Contradictions and Paradoxes in Acts 27:20

Check out Contradictions Catalog of Acts 27:20 for the comprehensive list of verses that contradicts Acts 27:20. Some key contradictions and paradoxes are described below.

According to Luke, the writer of the book, the people on the boat couldn't see the sun or stars for many days because of a big storm. They felt very scared and lost hope that they would be safe.

Acts 27:20: And when neither sun nor stars in many days appeared, and no small tempest lay on [us], all hope that we should be saved was then taken away.

Contradiction with Psalm 107:29

This verse depicts God calming the storm, which contrasts with the hopelessness felt in Acts 27:20.

Psalm 107:29: He maketh the storm a calm, so that the waves thereof are still.

Contradiction with Matthew 8:26

Jesus stills the storm here, which contradicts the sense of abandonment in Acts 27:20 as they lacked divine intervention.

Matthew 8:26: And he saith unto them, Why are ye fearful, O ye of little faith? Then he arose, and rebuked the winds and the sea; and there was a great calm.

Contradiction with Mark 4:39

Similar to Matthew 8:26, Jesus rebukes the wind, contradicting the feeling of helplessness in Acts 27:20.

Mark 4:39: And he arose, and rebuked the wind, and said unto the sea, Peace, be still. And the wind ceased, and there was a great calm.

Contradiction with Jonah 1:15

After Jonah is thrown overboard, the sea calms, contradicting the unrelenting storm in Acts 27:20.

Jonah 1:15: So they took up Jonah, and cast him forth into the sea: and the sea ceased from her raging. [ceased: Heb. stood]

Contradiction with Psalm 46:1

This verse identifies God as a refuge and strength, contrasting with the despair felt in Acts 27:20.

Psalm 46:1: [To the chief Musician for the sons of Korah, A Song upon Alamoth.] God [is] our refuge and strength, a very present help in trouble. [for: or, of]

Contradiction with Isaiah 43:2

God promises to be with believers through waters and rivers, contradicting the sense of divine absence in Acts 27:20.

Isaiah 43:2: When thou passest through the waters, I [will be] with thee; and through the rivers, they shall not overflow thee: when thou walkest through the fire, thou shalt not be burned; neither shall the flame kindle upon thee.

Contradiction with Mark 6:51

When Jesus enters the boat, the wind ceases, which contrasts with the persistent storm in Acts 27:20.

Mark 6:51: And he went up unto them into the ship; and the wind ceased: and they were sore amazed in themselves beyond measure, and wondered.

Contradiction with John 14:1

This verse encourages not letting hearts be troubled, contradicting the fear and despair in Acts 27:20.

John 14:1: Let not your heart be troubled: ye believe in God, believe also in me.
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