Contradiction with Proverbs 3:5
Acts 27:4 describes relying on natural conditions for sailing, whereas Proverbs 3:5 advises to trust in the Lord and not lean on one's own understanding.
Proverbs 3:5: Trust in the LORD with all thine heart; and lean not unto thine own understanding.
Contradiction with James 1:6
Acts 27:4 involves caution based on watcful sailing tactics, while James 1:6 encourages unwavering faith without doubt.
James 1:6: But let him ask in faith, nothing wavering. For he that wavereth is like a wave of the sea driven with the wind and tossed.
Contradiction with Matthew 6:25
Acts 27:4 demonstrates concern for practical matters like geography and wind, contrasting Matthew 6:25, which advises against being anxious about life and physical needs.
Matthew 6:25: Therefore I say unto you, Take no thought for your life, what ye shall eat, or what ye shall drink; nor yet for your body, what ye shall put on. Is not the life more than meat, and the body than raiment?
Contradiction with Mark 4:39
In Acts 27:4, natural weather conditions affect decisions, but Mark 4:39 shows Jesus having authority over and calming natural elements.
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 Isaiah 40:31
Acts 27:4 reflects on precaution in face of natural challenges; Isaiah 40:31 emphasizes gaining strength and overcoming obstacles through hope in the Lord.
Isaiah 40:31: But they that wait upon the LORD shall renew [their] strength; they shall mount up with wings as eagles; they shall run, and not be weary; [and] they shall walk, and not faint. [renew: Heb. change]
Contradiction with Hebrews 11:1
Acts 27:4 relies on the visible and present natural conditions, opposing Hebrews 11:1's definition of faith as belief in the unseen.
Hebrews 11:1: Now faith is the substance of things hoped for, the evidence of things not seen. [substance: or, ground, or, confidence]