Contradictions and Paradoxes in Acts 26:24

Check out Contradictions Catalog of Acts 26:24 for the comprehensive list of verses that contradicts Acts 26:24. Some key contradictions and paradoxes are described below.

According to Luke, Festus thought Paul was talking crazy because he had learned so much. Festus was surprised and shouted this because he couldn't understand why Paul was so excited about what he believed.

Acts 26:24: And as he thus spake for himself, Festus said with a loud voice, Paul, thou art beside thyself; much learning doth make thee mad.

Contradiction with Proverbs 16:21

This verse mentions understanding and wisdom, whereas Acts 26:24 accuses Paul of madness.

Proverbs 16:21: The wise in heart shall be called prudent: and the sweetness of the lips increaseth learning.

Contradiction with 1 Corinthians 2:16

Asserts having the mind of Christ, contradicted by the claim of madness in Acts 26:24.

1 Corinthians 2:16: For who hath known the mind of the Lord, that he may instruct him? But we have the mind of Christ. [may: Gr. shall]

Contradiction with 2 Timothy 1:7

Highlights a sound mind, opposed to being accused of madness in Acts 26:24.

2 Timothy 1:7: For God hath not given us the spirit of fear; but of power, and of love, and of a sound mind.

Contradiction with James 3:17

Describes wisdom from above as pure and reasonable, in contrast to the accusation of madness in Acts 26:24.

James 3:17: But the wisdom that is from above is first pure, then peaceable, gentle, [and] easy to be intreated, full of mercy and good fruits, without partiality, and without hypocrisy. [partiality: or, wrangling]

Contradiction with Ecclesiastes 9:17

Elevates the words of wise men above loud and angry speech, unlike the loud accusation in Acts 26:24.

Ecclesiastes 9:17: The words of wise [men are] heard in quiet more than the cry of him that ruleth among fools.
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