Contradiction with Proverbs 16:9
Acts 26:16 implies a divine directive, while Proverbs 16:9 suggests that humans plan their way, which can contradict the idea of a specifically appointed mission by God.
Proverbs 16:9: A man's heart deviseth his way: but the LORD directeth his steps.
Contradiction with Ecclesiastes 9:11
Acts 26:16 suggests a divine intervention and purpose, while Ecclesiastes 9:11 speaks of life's events as being random and not necessarily tied to a divine plan.
Ecclesiastes 9:11: I returned, and saw under the sun, that the race [is] not to the swift, nor the battle to the strong, neither yet bread to the wise, nor yet riches to men of understanding, nor yet favour to men of skill; but time and chance happeneth to them all.
Contradiction with Matthew 7:21
Acts 26:16 emphasizes a calling from Jesus, yet Matthew 7:21 states not everyone who acknowledges Jesus will enter the kingdom of heaven, potentially contradicting the notion of assured divine commissioning.
Matthew 7:21: Not every one that saith unto me, Lord, Lord, shall enter into the kingdom of heaven; but he that doeth the will of my Father which is in heaven.
Contradiction with 1 Corinthians 1:27
Acts 26:16 involves the apostle receiving a mission from God, while 1 Corinthians 1:27 highlights God choosing unlikely candidates, suggesting a potential contradiction if Paul is seen as a prominent choice.
1 Corinthians 1:27: But God hath chosen the foolish things of the world to confound the wise; and God hath chosen the weak things of the world to confound the things which are mighty;
Contradiction with James 4:13-15
Acts 26:16 assumes a specific plan and purpose revealed by God, yet James 4:13-15 emphasizes human uncertainty about the future and the need to say "if the Lord wills" instead of having guaranteed divine missions.
James 4:13-15: Go to now, ye that say, To day or to morrow we will go into such a city, and continue there a year, and buy and sell, and get gain: