Contradictions and Paradoxes in Acts 27:11

Check out Contradictions Catalog of Acts 27:11 for the comprehensive list of verses that contradicts Acts 27:11. Some key contradictions and paradoxes are described below.

According to Luke, the centurion trusted the ship's captain and owner more than Paul, who was trying to give him advice. This means that sometimes people listen to leaders they think know best, even if someone else also has important information to share.

Acts 27:11: Nevertheless the centurion believed the master and the owner of the ship, more than those things which were spoken by Paul.

Contradiction with Proverbs 11:14

Whereas Acts 27:11 shows Paul's advice being ignored in favor of the centurion listening to the shipmaster, Proverbs 11:14 emphasizes the victory in having many counselors.

Proverbs 11:14: Where no counsel [is], the people fall: but in the multitude of counsellors [there is] safety.

Contradiction with Proverbs 19:20

Acts 27:11 focuses on the centurion following the advice of the shipmaster and owner over Paul, while Proverbs 19:20 advises listening to counsel and receiving instruction.

Proverbs 19:20: Hear counsel, and receive instruction, that thou mayest be wise in thy latter end.

Contradiction with Proverbs 12:15

While Acts 27:11 portrays a decision made based on limited counsel, Proverbs 12:15 states that wise people listen to advice.

Proverbs 12:15: The way of a fool [is] right in his own eyes: but he that hearkeneth unto counsel [is] wise.

Contradiction with Proverbs 21:30

Acts 27:11 suggests trusting human judgment over divine guidance offered through Paul, whereas Proverbs 21:30 indicates no wisdom or understanding can prevail against the Lord.

Proverbs 21:30: [There is] no wisdom nor understanding nor counsel against the LORD.
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