Contradictions and Paradoxes in Acts 27:35

Check out Contradictions Catalog of Acts 27:35 for the comprehensive list of verses that contradicts Acts 27:35. Some key contradictions and paradoxes are described below.

According to Luke, this verse shows Paul being thankful and trusting God, even when things are tough. He shares a meal with others to show that everything will be okay because God is taking care of them.

Acts 27:35: And when he had thus spoken, he took bread, and gave thanks to God in presence of them all: and when he had broken [it], he began to eat.

Contradiction with Exodus 16:8

In this verse, the Lord provides quail and bread as meat, showing God's provision instead of self-action in eating scenarios, unlike Paul's initiative in Acts 27:35.

Exodus 16:8: And Moses said, [This shall be], when the LORD shall give you in the evening flesh to eat, and in the morning bread to the full; for that the LORD heareth your murmurings which ye murmur against him: and what [are] we? your murmurings [are] not against us, but against the LORD.

Contradiction with Matthew 6:31-32

These verses instruct not to worry about food as the Gentiles do and trust God for provision, which contrasts with Paul's proactive eating and thanksgiving in Acts 27:35.

Matthew 6:31-32: Therefore take no thought, saying, What shall we eat? or, What shall we drink? or, Wherewithal shall we be clothed?

Contradiction with Philippians 4:11-12

Paul expresses contentment in all circumstances, whether in need or plenty, contradicting his active participation in eating amidst crisis in Acts 27:35.

Philippians 4:11-12: Not that I speak in respect of want: for I have learned, in whatsoever state I am, [therewith] to be content.

Contradiction with 1 Timothy 4:3-4

Acts speaks of Paul eating food with thanksgiving, whereas these verses warn of those who abstain from foods, showing a contrast in accepting all food with gratitude.

1 Timothy 4:3-4: Forbidding to marry, [and commanding] to abstain from meats, which God hath created to be received with thanksgiving of them which believe and know the truth.

Contradiction with Romans 14:21

Advises against eating anything that might cause a fellow believer to stumble, in contrast to the communal and encouraging act of eating in Acts 27:35.

Romans 14:21: [It is] good neither to eat flesh, nor to drink wine, nor [any thing] whereby thy brother stumbleth, or is offended, or is made weak.
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