Contradictions and Paradoxes in Acts 27:43

Check out Contradictions Catalog of Acts 27:43 for the comprehensive list of verses that contradicts Acts 27:43. Some key contradictions and paradoxes are described below.

Can Faith and Action Coexist?

Learn how Acts 27:43 contradicts Exodus 14:13-14, Jeremiah 29:11, Matthew 10:39, Luke 6:29 and James 1:2-4

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According to Luke, the centurion cared about Paul and wanted to keep him safe, so he stopped the soldiers from hurting him. He told the people who could swim to jump into the sea first and swim to land to be safe.

Acts 27:43: But the centurion, willing to save Paul, kept them from [their] purpose; and commanded that they which could swim should cast [themselves] first [into the sea], and get to land:

Contradiction with Exodus 14:13-14

While Acts 27:43 shows a proactive approach in preserving lives, Exodus 14:13-14 advises to stand still and witness salvation without acting.

Exodus 14:13-14: And Moses said unto the people, Fear ye not, stand still, and see the salvation of the LORD, which he will shew to you to day: for the Egyptians whom ye have seen to day, ye shall see them again no more for ever. [for the...: or, for whereas ye have seen the Egyptians to day]

Contradiction with Jeremiah 29:11

Acts 27:43 involves immediate action to ensure safety, whereas Jeremiah 29:11 speaks of a future with hope and plans, implying patience and long-term thinking.

Jeremiah 29:11: For I know the thoughts that I think toward you, saith the LORD, thoughts of peace, and not of evil, to give you an expected end. [expected...: Heb. end and expectation]

Contradiction with Matthew 10:39

Acts 27:43 focuses on saving physical lives by actions, while Matthew 10:39 emphasizes losing one’s life for Christ to actually find it.

Matthew 10:39: He that findeth his life shall lose it: and he that loseth his life for my sake shall find it.

Contradiction with Luke 6:29

In Acts 27:43, decisive action was taken to save lives, contrary to Luke 6:29 where passivity in the face of adversity is advocated.

Luke 6:29: And unto him that smiteth thee on the [one] cheek offer also the other; and him that taketh away thy cloke forbid not [to take thy] coat also.

Contradiction with James 1:2-4

Acts 27:43 involves taking immediate action in crisis, whereas James 1:2-4 teaches patience through trials rather than acting quickly.

James 1:2-4: My brethren, count it all joy when ye fall into divers temptations; [temptations: or, trials]
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