Contradictions and Paradoxes in Acts 27:16

Check out Contradictions Catalog of Acts 27:16 for the comprehensive list of verses that contradicts Acts 27:16. Some key contradictions and paradoxes are described below.

According to Luke, the author of the book, the travelers were trying hard to control their boat as they sailed near a small island called Clauda. They had to work together to keep everything safe on the boat.

Acts 27:16: And running under a certain island which is called Clauda, we had much work to come by the boat:

Contradiction with 1 Corinthians 14:33

This verse states that God is not the author of confusion, but Acts 27:16 describes confusion during a storm.

1 Corinthians 14:33: For God is not [the author] of confusion, but of peace, as in all churches of the saints. [confusion: Gr. tumult, or, unquietness]

Contradiction with Proverbs 3:5

This verse advises trusting in the Lord rather than one's own understanding, whereas Acts 27:16 depicts a scenario relying on human efforts for navigation during the storm.

Proverbs 3:5: Trust in the LORD with all thine heart; and lean not unto thine own understanding.

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