Contradictions and Paradoxes in Acts 27:3

Check out Contradictions Catalog of Acts 27:3 for the comprehensive list of verses that contradicts Acts 27:3. Some key contradictions and paradoxes are described below.

According to Luke, Paul was treated kindly by a soldier named Julius while they were on a journey. Julius allowed Paul to visit his friends to rest and feel better before continuing their travels.

Acts 27:3: And the next [day] we touched at Sidon. And Julius courteously entreated Paul, and gave [him] liberty to go unto his friends to refresh himself.

Contradiction with Luke 16:26

Acts 27:3 mentions kindness and liberty given to Paul, whereas Luke 16:26 emphasizes an impassable divide preventing aid and freedom.

Luke 16:26: And beside all this, between us and you there is a great gulf fixed: so that they which would pass from hence to you cannot; neither can they pass to us, that [would come] from thence.

Contradiction with John 18:36

Acts 27:3 shows earthly authority assisting Paul, whereas John 18:36 indicates that Christ's kingdom is not of this world, implying disinterest or inability of earthly powers to intervene in spiritual matters.

John 18:36: Jesus answered, My kingdom is not of this world: if my kingdom were of this world, then would my servants fight, that I should not be delivered to the Jews: but now is my kingdom not from hence.

Contradiction with James 1:13

Acts 27:3 depicts favor and compassion towards Paul, while James 1:13 states that God does not tempt any man, implying a lack of earthly trials or assistance orchestrated directly by God.

James 1:13: Let no man say when he is tempted, I am tempted of God: for God cannot be tempted with evil, neither tempteth he any man: [evil: or, evils]

Contradiction with 1 Corinthians 4:11

Acts 27:3 shows Paul receiving kindness and care, whereas 1 Corinthians 4:11 describes the apostles, including Paul, suffering need and not receiving such kindness.

1 Corinthians 4:11: Even unto this present hour we both hunger, and thirst, and are naked, and are buffeted, and have no certain dwellingplace;

Contradiction with 2 Timothy 3:12

Acts 27:3 highlights people showing favor to Paul, whereas 2 Timothy 3:12 asserts that all who live godly lives in Christ Jesus will suffer persecution, not kindness.

2 Timothy 3:12: Yea, and all that will live godly in Christ Jesus shall suffer persecution.

Contradiction with Matthew 10:22

Acts 27:3 describes courtesy and liberty granted to Paul, whereas Matthew 10:22 suggests all will be hated for Christ's sake, contrasting the kindness shown.

Matthew 10:22: And ye shall be hated of all [men] for my name's sake: but he that endureth to the end shall be saved.
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