Contradictions and Paradoxes in Acts 26:1

Check out Contradictions Catalog of Acts 26:1 for the comprehensive list of verses that contradicts Acts 26:1. Some key contradictions and paradoxes are described below.

According to Luke, King Agrippa allowed Paul to talk and explain his side of the story, so Paul began to speak to everyone there. Paul was going to share why he believed in Jesus and what happened to him.

Acts 26:1: Then Agrippa said unto Paul, Thou art permitted to speak for thyself. Then Paul stretched forth the hand, and answered for himself:

Contradiction with Proverbs 17:27

While Acts 26:1 shows Paul readily defending himself, Proverbs 17:27 suggests restraint and sparing use of words is a sign of knowledge and understanding.

Proverbs 17:27: He that hath knowledge spareth his words: [and] a man of understanding is of an excellent spirit. [an...: or, a cool]

Contradiction with Matthew 5:39

Acts 26:1 demonstrates self-defense and explanation, whereas Matthew 5:39 advises turning the other cheek instead of defending oneself.

Matthew 5:39: But I say unto you, That ye resist not evil: but whosoever shall smite thee on thy right cheek, turn to him the other also.

Contradiction with James 1:19

Acts 26:1 depicts Paul speaking promptly in his defense, yet James 1:19 emphasizes being slow to speak and quick to listen.

James 1:19: Wherefore, my beloved brethren, let every man be swift to hear, slow to speak, slow to wrath:

Contradiction with Ecclesiastes 3:7

Acts 26:1 involves Paul defending himself before Agrippa, while Ecclesiastes 3:7 speaks to there being a time to be silent, and a time to speak, suggesting perhaps restraint in some contexts.

Ecclesiastes 3:7: A time to rend, and a time to sew; a time to keep silence, and a time to speak;
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