Contradictions and Paradoxes in Acts 27:27

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

According to Luke, who wrote the book of Acts, the sailors on the ship realized they were getting close to land after being tossed around at sea for many days and nights. They noticed this late at night and started to feel hopeful.

Acts 27:27: But when the fourteenth night was come, as we were driven up and down in Adria, about midnight the shipmen deemed that they drew near to some country;

Contradiction with Proverbs 3:5-6

Proverbs advises trusting in the Lord completely and not in your own understanding, which contrasts with relying on human navigation and understanding, as depicted in Acts 27:27.

Proverbs 3:5-6: Trust in the LORD with all thine heart; and lean not unto thine own understanding.

Contradiction with Isaiah 41:10

While Isaiah assures God's support and lack of fear, Acts 27:27 reflects a sense of anxiety and uncertainty when facing natural dangers.

Isaiah 41:10: Fear thou not; for I [am] with thee: be not dismayed; for I [am] thy God: I will strengthen thee; yea, I will help thee; yea, I will uphold thee with the right hand of my righteousness.

Contradiction with Matthew 8:24-26

In Matthew, Jesus calms a storm, showing divine intervention, contrary to Acts 27:27 where there's no indication of divine calming action amidst the storm.

Matthew 8:24-26: And, behold, there arose a great tempest in the sea, insomuch that the ship was covered with the waves: but he was asleep.

Contradiction with Mark 4:39

Similarly to Matthew 8:24-26, Jesus quiets the storm, showcasing his power over nature, contrasting the human struggle in Acts 27:27.

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 Mark 11:23

Mark presents faith as removing obstacles, unlike Acts 27:27 where the obstacle of the storm remains a significant threat.

Mark 11:23: For verily I say unto you, That whosoever shall say unto this mountain, Be thou removed, and be thou cast into the sea; and shall not doubt in his heart, but shall believe that those things which he saith shall come to pass; he shall have whatsoever he saith.
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