Contradictions and Paradoxes in Acts 26:13

Check out Contradictions Catalog of Acts 26:13 for the comprehensive list of verses that contradicts Acts 26:13. Some key contradictions and paradoxes are described below.

According to Luke, a bright light from heaven, brighter than the sun, shone on Saul and his friends while they were traveling in the middle of the day. This light was very special and showed that something important from God was happening.

Acts 26:13: At midday, O king, I saw in the way a light from heaven, above the brightness of the sun, shining round about me and them which journeyed with me.

Contradiction with Acts 9:3

Describes the event differently, with different details and perspectives compared to Acts 26:13.

Acts 9:3: And as he journeyed, he came near Damascus: and suddenly there shined round about him a light from heaven:

Contradiction with Acts 22:6

Provides a slightly different account and timing compared to Acts 26:13.

Acts 22:6: And it came to pass, that, as I made my journey, and was come nigh unto Damascus about noon, suddenly there shone from heaven a great light round about me.

Paradox #1

In Acts 26:13, there could be a contradiction or inconsistency with other accounts of Paul's conversion in Acts regarding the time of day when the event occurred. In some accounts, it is described as happening at noon, while other descriptions imply it might have happened at a different time. This can create confusion or perceived inconsistency in the narratives about this event.

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