Contradictions and Paradoxes in Acts 26:26

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

According to Luke, who wrote the book of Acts, Paul is confidently telling the king that he knows about Jesus and all the amazing things He did because it was not a secret. Paul believes that the king has heard these stories because everyone was talking about them.

Acts 26:26: For the king knoweth of these things, before whom also I speak freely: for I am persuaded that none of these things are hidden from him; for this thing was not done in a corner.

Contradiction with Proverbs 25:2

It is the glory of God to conceal a thing, contradicting the notion of openness in Acts 26:26.

Proverbs 25:2: [It is] the glory of God to conceal a thing: but the honour of kings [is] to search out a matter.

Contradiction with Isaiah 45:15

Verily thou art a God that hidest thyself, contrasting with Acts 26:26's assertion of things not being hidden.

Isaiah 45:15: Verily thou [art] a God that hidest thyself, O God of Israel, the Saviour.

Contradiction with Mark 4:11

Unto them that are without, all these things are done in parables, contradicting the assertion of openness in Acts 26:26.

Mark 4:11: And he said unto them, Unto you it is given to know the mystery of the kingdom of God: but unto them that are without, all [these] things are done in parables:

Contradiction with John 16:25

I shall no more speak unto you in proverbs, but I shall shew you plainly, indicating previous concealment, unlike Acts 26:26.

John 16:25: These things have I spoken unto you in proverbs: but the time cometh, when I shall no more speak unto you in proverbs, but I shall shew you plainly of the Father. [proverbs: or, parables]

Contradiction with 1 Corinthians 2:7

But we speak the wisdom of God in a mystery, hidden wisdom, which contradicts the exposure of truth mentioned in Acts 26:26.

1 Corinthians 2:7: But we speak the wisdom of God in a mystery, [even] the hidden [wisdom], which God ordained before the world unto our glory:
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