Contradictions and Paradoxes in Acts 28:20

Check out Contradictions Catalog of Acts 28:20 for the comprehensive list of verses that contradicts Acts 28:20. Some key contradictions and paradoxes are described below.

According to Luke, Paul is talking to people and explains that he wants to see them and talk to them because he believes in the promises God made to the people of Israel. He is in chains because of this belief.

Acts 28:20: For this cause therefore have I called for you, to see [you], and to speak with [you]: because that for the hope of Israel I am bound with this chain.

Contradiction with John 8:32

Acts 28:20 mentions the hope of Israel and Paul being bound, whereas John 8:32 speaks of the truth bringing freedom.

John 8:32: And ye shall know the truth, and the truth shall make you free.

Contradiction with Galatians 5:1

Paul in Acts 28:20 is bound by a chain, which contradicts the idea of standing in the liberty mentioned in Galatians 5:1.

Galatians 5:1: Stand fast therefore in the liberty wherewith Christ hath made us free, and be not entangled again with the yoke of bondage.

Contradiction with 2 Corinthians 3:17

Acts 28:20 describes Paul's captivity, while 2 Corinthians 3:17 states where the Spirit of the Lord is, there is liberty.

2 Corinthians 3:17: Now the Lord is that Spirit: and where the Spirit of the Lord [is], there [is] liberty.

Contradiction with John 18:36

In Acts 28:20, Paul discusses the hope of Israel while being bound, contradicting Jesus' claim in John 18:36 that His kingdom is not of this world, implying spiritual rather than physical bondage.

John 18:36: Jesus answered, My kingdom is not of this world: if my kingdom were of this world, then would my servants fight, that I should not be delivered to the Jews: but now is my kingdom not from hence.

Contradiction with Romans 8:2

Acts 28:20 shows Paul physically bound, whereas Romans 8:2 speaks of the law of the Spirit of life freeing one from sin and death.

Romans 8:2: For the law of the Spirit of life in Christ Jesus hath made me free from the law of sin and death.
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