Contradiction with John 15:18
Acts 28:21 suggests that Paul is not known or opposed by the Jews from Judea, while John 15:18 implies that the world, including Jewish leaders, inherently hates Christ and his followers.
John 15:18: If the world hate you, ye know that it hated me before [it hated] you.
Contradiction with Matthew 10:22
Acts 28:21 indicates a lack of opposition or knowledge about Paul, whereas Matthew 10:22 describes that followers of Christ, like Paul, will be hated by all for his name’s sake.
Matthew 10:22: And ye shall be hated of all [men] for my name's sake: but he that endureth to the end shall be saved.
Contradiction with 2 Timothy 3:12
Acts 28:21 implies Paul has not been persecuted by these Jews, yet 2 Timothy 3:12 declares that all who live godly in Christ Jesus will suffer persecution.
2 Timothy 3:12: Yea, and all that will live godly in Christ Jesus shall suffer persecution.
Contradiction with John 16:33
In Acts 28:21, Paul is not faced with anticipated tribulation from the Judean Jews, contrasting with John 16:33, which promises tribulation for Christ’s followers.
John 16:33: These things I have spoken unto you, that in me ye might have peace. In the world ye shall have tribulation: but be of good cheer; I have overcome the world.