Contradictions and Paradoxes in Acts 25:3

Check out Contradictions Catalog of Acts 25:3 for the comprehensive list of verses that contradicts Acts 25:3. Some key contradictions and paradoxes are described below.

According to Luke, the people wanted to trick the leader into bringing Paul to Jerusalem so they could secretly hurt him along the way. They were not being kind or fair to Paul.

Acts 25:3: And desired favour against him, that he would send for him to Jerusalem, laying wait in the way to kill him.

Contradiction with Proverbs 12:22

This verse condemns lying lips, while in Acts 25:3, a deceitful plot is made against Paul.

Proverbs 12:22: Lying lips [are] abomination to the LORD: but they that deal truly [are] his delight.

Contradiction with Exodus 20:13

This verse commands "Thou shalt not kill," whereas in Acts 25:3, there is a plot to kill Paul.

Exodus 20:13: Thou shalt not kill.

Contradiction with Matthew 5:44

This verse advises to love your enemies, in contrast to the murder plot in Acts 25:3.

Matthew 5:44: But I say unto you, Love your enemies, bless them that curse you, do good to them that hate you, and pray for them which despitefully use you, and persecute you;

Contradiction with Romans 12:19

This verse advises against taking vengeance, whereas Acts 25:3 involves a revenge plot through murder.

Romans 12:19: Dearly beloved, avenge not yourselves, but [rather] give place unto wrath: for it is written, Vengeance [is] mine; I will repay, saith the Lord.

Contradiction with Galatians 5:14

This verse emphasizes love for one's neighbor, whereas Acts 25:3 depicts hatred and a scheme to murder Paul.

Galatians 5:14: For all the law is fulfilled in one word, [even] in this; Thou shalt love thy neighbour as thyself.

Contradiction with James 4:11

This verse admonishes speaking evil against one another, contrasting with the malicious plot in Acts 25:3.

James 4:11: Speak not evil one of another, brethren. He that speaketh evil of [his] brother, and judgeth his brother, speaketh evil of the law, and judgeth the law: but if thou judge the law, thou art not a doer of the law, but a judge.

Contradiction with 1 John 3:15

This verse warns that whoever hates his brother is a murderer, highlighting the murderous intent in Acts 25:3.

1 John 3:15: Whosoever hateth his brother is a murderer: and ye know that no murderer hath eternal life abiding in him.
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