Contradictions and Paradoxes in Acts 25:5

Check out Contradictions Catalog of Acts 25:5 for the comprehensive list of verses that contradicts Acts 25:5. Some key contradictions and paradoxes are described below.

According to Luke, the people who think Paul did something wrong should come down, meet with him, and tell everyone what bad things they believe he did. This means they need to be honest and fair when saying if Paul is guilty or not.

Acts 25:5: Let them therefore, said he, which among you are able, go down with [me], and accuse this man, if there be any wickedness in him.

Contradiction with John 7:24

This verse advises judging righteous judgment, while Acts 25:5 seems to suggest relying on the accusations of others.

John 7:24: Judge not according to the appearance, but judge righteous judgment.

Contradiction with Matthew 7:1

This verse states, "Judge not, that ye be not judged," which contradicts the judgment context in Acts 25:5.

Matthew 7:1: Judge not, that ye be not judged.

Contradiction with James 4:12

This verse states that there is only one lawgiver and judge, emphasizing divine judgment over human decisions, contrasting with Acts 25:5's call for human judgment.

James 4:12: There is one lawgiver, who is able to save and to destroy: who art thou that judgest another?

Contradiction with Romans 14:10

This verse questions why we judge each other, which contradicts the instruction to judge mentioned in Acts 25:5.

Romans 14:10: But why dost thou judge thy brother? or why dost thou set at nought thy brother? for we shall all stand before the judgment seat of Christ.
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