Contradictions and Paradoxes in Acts 28:11

Check out Contradictions Catalog of Acts 28:11 for the comprehensive list of verses that contradicts Acts 28:11. Some key contradictions and paradoxes are described below.

According to Luke, the ship Paul and his friends traveled on was from Alexandria and had stayed on the island during the cold winter. The ship's special sign, or symbol, was named after two famous twin brothers called Castor and Pollux.

Acts 28:11: And after three months we departed in a ship of Alexandria, which had wintered in the isle, whose sign was Castor and Pollux.

Contradiction with Genesis 8:22

While Acts 28:11 describes travel and seasons changing, Genesis 8:22 suggests the permanence and reliability of the seasons.

Genesis 8:22: While the earth remaineth, seedtime and harvest, and cold and heat, and summer and winter, and day and night shall not cease. [While...: Heb. As yet all the days of the earth]

Contradiction with Ecclesiastes 3:1

Acts 28:11 notes a specific time for sailing, while Ecclesiastes 3:1 states there is a time for everything, implying timing is more fluid.

Ecclesiastes 3:1: To every [thing there is] a season, and a time to every purpose under the heaven:

Contradiction with James 4:14

Acts 28:11 details a planned journey, whereas James 4:14 warns about the uncertainty of the future, indicating human plans are uncertain.

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]

Contradiction with Proverbs 27:1

Acts 28:11 mentions a specific timeline for departure, but Proverbs 27:1 advises against boasting about tomorrow, highlighting the unpredictability of future events.

Proverbs 27:1: Boast not thyself of to morrow; for thou knowest not what a day may bring forth. [to...: Heb. to morrow day]

Contradiction with Matthew 6:34

Acts 28:11 outlines plans made for the future, while Matthew 6:34 advises against worrying about future days, suggesting current focus instead.

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.
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