Contradictions and Paradoxes in Acts 28:16

Check out Contradictions Catalog of Acts 28:16 for the comprehensive list of verses that contradicts Acts 28:16. Some key contradictions and paradoxes are described below.

According to Luke, when they came to Rome, the leader of the soldiers let Paul live by himself with a guard. This was special because Paul was a prisoner, but he got some freedom.

Acts 28:16: And when we came to Rome, the centurion delivered the prisoners to the captain of the guard: but Paul was suffered to dwell by himself with a soldier that kept him.

Contradiction with Matthew 10:16

Instructs to be cautious and wise, whereas Acts 28:16 describes Paul's trust in Roman authorities contrary to caution.

Matthew 10:16: Behold, I send you forth as sheep in the midst of wolves: be ye therefore wise as serpents, and harmless as doves. [harmless: or, simple]

Contradiction with Acts 5:29

Emphasizes obeying God rather than human authorities, contrasting with Paul's compliance with Roman authorities in Acts 28:16.

Acts 5:29: Then Peter and the [other] apostles answered and said, We ought to obey God rather than men.

Contradiction with Matthew 5:44

Commands to love enemies, potentially contradicting the trust in Roman authorities depicted in Acts 28:16.

Matthew 5:44: But I say unto you, Love your enemies, bless them that curse you, do good to them that hate you, and pray for them which despitefully use you, and persecute you;

Contradiction with Proverbs 3:5

Advises to trust in the Lord and not lean on human understanding, which could conflict with Paul trusting Roman guards in Acts 28:16.

Proverbs 3:5: Trust in the LORD with all thine heart; and lean not unto thine own understanding.

Contradiction with Jeremiah 17:5

Warns against trusting in humans, which contradicts Paul's trust in Roman officials in Acts 28:16.

Jeremiah 17:5: Thus saith the LORD; Cursed [be] the man that trusteth in man, and maketh flesh his arm, and whose heart departeth from the LORD.
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