Contradictions and Paradoxes in Acts 27:1

Check out Contradictions Catalog of Acts 27:1 for the comprehensive list of verses that contradicts Acts 27:1. Some key contradictions and paradoxes are described below.

According to Luke, the author of the book, Paul and some other prisoners were going to sail on a big boat to Italy. They were given to a soldier named Julius to make sure they got there safely.

Acts 27:1: And when it was determined that we should sail into Italy, they delivered Paul and certain other prisoners unto [one] named Julius, a centurion of Augustus' band.

Contradiction with Proverbs 16:9

This verse suggests that man's plans are directed by the Lord, while Acts 27:1 is focused on the decision of human authorities to send Paul to Italy.

Proverbs 16:9: A man's heart deviseth his way: but the LORD directeth his steps.

Contradiction with James 4:13-14

These verses caution against making future plans without acknowledging the uncertainty of life, whereas Acts 27:1 narrates a determined decision to sail to Italy.

James 4:13-14: 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:

Contradiction with Proverbs 19:21

This verse emphasizes that many plans are in a man's heart, but only the Lord's purpose prevails, contrasting with the human decision-making in Acts 27:1.

Proverbs 19:21: [There are] many devices in a man's heart; nevertheless the counsel of the LORD, that shall stand.

Contradiction with Jeremiah 10:23

This verse indicates that a man's way is not in himself, contradicting the human authority's decision to send Paul to Italy in Acts 27:1.

Jeremiah 10:23: O LORD, I know that the way of man [is] not in himself: [it is] not in man that walketh to direct his steps.

Contradiction with Ecclesiastes 8:7

This verse discusses man's inability to know the future, conflicting with the plans made in Acts 27:1 to voyage to Italy.

Ecclesiastes 8:7: For he knoweth not that which shall be: for who can tell him when it shall be? [when...: or, how it shall be?]
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