Contradictions and Paradoxes in Acts 27:22

Check out Contradictions Catalog of Acts 27:22 for the comprehensive list of verses that contradicts Acts 27:22. Some key contradictions and paradoxes are described below.

According to Luke, the person who wrote this book, God wanted everyone to know that even though the ship would break, nobody would get hurt or die. This was meant to make all the people on the ship feel less scared.

Acts 27:22: And now I exhort you to be of good cheer: for there shall be no loss of [any man's] life among you, but of the ship.

Contradiction with Proverbs 12:15

Proverbs 12:15 highlights the folly of ignoring advice, while Acts 27:22 reassures despite ignoring initial warning, suggesting safety and encouragement.

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

Contradiction with Jonah 1:12

Jonah willingly offers himself to save others, contrasting with no sacrifice needed in Acts 27:22 for survival.

Jonah 1:12: And he said unto them, Take me up, and cast me forth into the sea; so shall the sea be calm unto you: for I know that for my sake this great tempest [is] upon you.

Contradiction with Proverbs 3:5

Trust in the Lord is emphasized, potentially conflicting with the reliance on human reassurance seen in Acts 27:22.

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

Contradiction with Matthew 8:26

Jesus calms the storm showing divine power directly intervening, unlike in Acts 27:22 where survival is assured through faith in the message.

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.
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