Contradictions and Paradoxes in Acts 28:2

Check out Contradictions Catalog of Acts 28:2 for the comprehensive list of verses that contradicts Acts 28:2. Some key contradictions and paradoxes are described below.

According to Luke, the author of the book, the people on the island were very kind to everyone, even though they were strangers. They built a fire to help keep them warm and dry, since it was raining and cold.

Acts 28:2: And the barbarous people shewed us no little kindness: for they kindled a fire, and received us every one, because of the present rain, and because of the cold.

Contradiction with Matthew 10:16

Contradicts by implying that not all strangers should be shown kindness and readiness to help.

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 Proverbs 26:25

Suggests not to trust a stranger even if they seem kind.

Proverbs 26:25: When he speaketh fair, believe him not: for [there are] seven abominations in his heart. [speaketh...: Heb. maketh his voice gracious]

Contradiction with 1 John 2:15

Implies not to love the world or the things in the world, which may include strangers.

1 John 2:15: Love not the world, neither the things [that are] in the world. If any man love the world, the love of the Father is not in him.

Contradiction with Isaiah 47:1-3

Depicts strangers as untrustworthy and not deserving of kindness.

Isaiah 47:1-3: Come down, and sit in the dust, O virgin daughter of Babylon, sit on the ground: [there is] no throne, O daughter of the Chaldeans: for thou shalt no more be called tender and delicate.
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