Contradictions and Paradoxes in Acts 27:9

Check out Contradictions Catalog of Acts 27:9 for the comprehensive list of verses that contradicts Acts 27:9. Some key contradictions and paradoxes are described below.

According to Luke, when a lot of time had passed, it was getting risky to sail because the weather was not good after a special fasting time. Paul warned the people about the danger, trying to keep everyone safe.

Acts 27:9: Now when much time was spent, and when sailing was now dangerous, because the fast was now already past, Paul admonished [them], [the fast: the fast was on the tenth day of the seventh month]

Contradiction with Proverbs 19:21

Acts 27:9 recounts human concerns about sailing due to past experiences. This contradicts Proverbs 19:21, which emphasizes that the counsel of the Lord will prevail over human plans.

Proverbs 19:21: [There are] many devices in a man's heart; nevertheless the counsel of the LORD, that shall stand.

Contradiction with Matthew 6:34

Acts 27:9 involves concern about the past and future, contradicting Matthew 6:34, which teaches not to worry about tomorrow.

Matthew 6:34: Take therefore no thought for the morrow: for the morrow shall take thought for the things of itself. Sufficient unto the day [is] the evil thereof.

Contradiction with James 4:14

Acts 27:9 involves consideration of human predictions and planning, which contradicts James 4:14, conveying the unpredictability and uncertainty of life.

James 4:14: Whereas ye know not what [shall be] on the morrow. For what [is] your life? It is even a vapour, that appeareth for a little time, and then vanisheth away. [It...: or, For it is]
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