Contradiction with Exodus 20:13
This verse commands "Thou shalt not kill," which contradicts Saul’s approval of Christians being put to death.
Exodus 20:13: Thou shalt not kill.
Contradiction with Matthew 5:44
Jesus instructs to "love your enemies," contrasting with Saul's persecution of believers.
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
Advises against seeking vengeance, contradicting Saul's actions against Christians.
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 1 John 3:15
States that hating a brother equates to murder, contrary to Saul's persecution of fellow Jews and believers.
1 John 3:15: Whosoever hateth his brother is a murderer: and ye know that no murderer hath eternal life abiding in him.
Contradiction with Matthew 7:1
Warns against judging others, contrasting with Saul's judgement and actions against Christians.
Matthew 7:1: Judge not, that ye be not judged.
Contradiction with Luke 6:27
Jesus says to "do good to them which hate you," differing from Saul's treatment of Christians.
Luke 6:27: But I say unto you which hear, Love your enemies, do good to them which hate you,
Contradiction with Matthew 26:52
Jesus says, "for all they that take the sword shall perish with the sword," against Saul's approval of violence.
Matthew 26:52: Thinkest thou that I cannot now pray to my Father, and he shall presently give me more than twelve legions of angels?
Contradiction with James 4:11
Tells not to speak evil against another, unlike Saul's prosecution of believers.
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 Proverbs 24:17
Advises not to rejoice when your enemy falls, contrary to Saul's actions.
Proverbs 24:17: Rejoice not when thine enemy falleth, and let not thine heart be glad when he stumbleth:
Paradox #1
The contradiction or conflict in Acts 26:10 could be related to the fact that the verse describes actions taken against a group of people based on their beliefs, which may raise questions about justice, tolerance, and the treatment of others. This can conflict with the broader message of love and forgiveness found in other parts of the Bible.