Contradictions and Paradoxes in Acts 27:13

Check out Contradictions Catalog of Acts 27:13 for the comprehensive list of verses that contradicts Acts 27:13. Some key contradictions and paradoxes are described below.

According to Luke, the gentle south wind made the travelers think it was safe to sail, so they left and sailed near Crete. They believed everything was going as planned because of the nice weather.

Acts 27:13: And when the south wind blew softly, supposing that they had obtained [their] purpose, loosing [thence], they sailed close by Crete.

Contradiction with Ecclesiastes 11:4

Ecclesiastes describes those who are cautious and hesitant to act due to uncertain winds, contradicting the confident and decisive action taken in Acts 27:13 when favorable winds appear.

Ecclesiastes 11:4: He that observeth the wind shall not sow; and he that regardeth the clouds shall not reap.

Contradiction with Proverbs 27:1

Proverbs warns against boasting about future plans, whereas Acts 27:13 depicts the crew's confident assumption about their journey based on the current conditions.

Proverbs 27:1: Boast not thyself of to morrow; for thou knowest not what a day may bring forth. [to...: Heb. to morrow day]

Contradiction with James 4:13-14

James cautions against making future plans without considering God's will, contrasting with the immediate decision to sail in Acts 27:13 based purely on favorable weather.

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 Luke 12:16-20

The parable of the rich fool illustrates the futility of overconfidence in future security, conflicting with the apparent assurance of the voyagers in Acts 27:13 when a gentle wind arises.

Luke 12:16-20: And he spake a parable unto them, saying, The ground of a certain rich man brought forth plentifully:

Contradiction with Matthew 7:26-27

The metaphor of building a house on sand warns against unwise preparation, contrasting with the sailors setting out despite limited assurance from current conditions in Acts 27:13.

Matthew 7:26-27: And every one that heareth these sayings of mine, and doeth them not, shall be likened unto a foolish man, which built his house upon the sand:
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