Contradictions and Paradoxes in Acts 26:19

Check out Contradictions Catalog of Acts 26:19 for the comprehensive list of verses that contradicts Acts 26:19. Some key contradictions and paradoxes are described below.

According to Luke, Paul is telling King Agrippa that he listened and obeyed when he saw a special vision from God. Paul wanted to show that he was faithful and did what God told him to do.

Acts 26:19: Whereupon, O king Agrippa, I was not disobedient unto the heavenly vision:

Contradiction with Matthew 5:14

Jesus refers to believers as the light of the world, indicating visibility and influence, whereas Acts 26:19 focuses on obedience to a heavenly vision.

Matthew 5:14: Ye are the light of the world. A city that is set on an hill cannot be hid.

Contradiction with James 2:24

This verse emphasizes that a person is justified by works and not by faith only, whereas Acts 26:19 implies Paul's actions stem from a vision and obedience to faith.

James 2:24: Ye see then how that by works a man is justified, and not by faith only.

Contradiction with 1 Corinthians 1:17

Paul states he was not sent to baptize but to preach the gospel, which might seem like a contradiction given his commitment to the heavenly vision in Acts 26:19.

1 Corinthians 1:17: For Christ sent me not to baptize, but to preach the gospel: not with wisdom of words, lest the cross of Christ should be made of none effect. [words: or, speech]

Contradiction with Matthew 26:39

Jesus expresses a desire for the removal of his burden, contrasting Paul's immediate obedience to the heavenly vision in Acts 26:19.

Matthew 26:39: And he cometh unto the disciples, and findeth them asleep, and saith unto Peter, What, could ye not watch with me one hour?

Contradiction with Romans 7:19

Paul himself discusses the struggle of doing evil instead of good, which contrasts with his claim in Acts 26:19 of immediate obedience to a divine vision.

Romans 7:19: For the good that I would I do not: but the evil which I would not, that I do.
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