Contradictions and Paradoxes in Acts 26:12

Check out Contradictions Catalog of Acts 26:12 for the comprehensive list of verses that contradicts Acts 26:12. Some key contradictions and paradoxes are described below.

According to Luke, the author of the book, this verse tells us that Paul was on his way to a city called Damascus because important religious leaders had given him a special job to do. They wanted Paul to find people who believed in Jesus and stop them.

Acts 26:12: Whereupon as I went to Damascus with authority and commission from the chief priests,

Contradiction with Matthew 5:44

Jesus teaches to love your enemies, which contrasts with Paul's initial mission of persecution in Acts 26:12.

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 Exodus 20:13

This commandment forbids murder, which contrasts with Saul's intent to persecute and kill Christians as implied in Acts 26:12.

Exodus 20:13: Thou shalt not kill.

Contradiction with John 13:34

Jesus commands His followers to love one another, contradicting Saul's persecution of Christians in Acts 26:12.

John 13:34: A new commandment I give unto you, That ye love one another; as I have loved you, that ye also love one another.
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