Contradiction with Matthew 13:58
This verse notes that Jesus did not do many miracles in Nazareth due to their unbelief, which contradicts with Acts 28:23 where reasoning and persuasion of things concerning Jesus were done among those who might not believe.
Matthew 13:58: And he did not many mighty works there because of their unbelief.
Contradiction with John 6:44
This verse claims that no one can come to Jesus unless the Father draws him, which seems to contradict the idea in Acts 28:23 of Paul persuading people through his own efforts.
John 6:44: No man can come to me, except the Father which hath sent me draw him: and I will raise him up at the last day.
Contradiction with Romans 11:8
Suggests that God has given some a spirit of stupor, implying they cannot understand, which contradicts Acts 28:23 where persuasion is attempted with all listeners.
Romans 11:8: (According as it is written, God hath given them the spirit of slumber, eyes that they should not see, and ears that they should not hear;) unto this day. [slumber: or, remorse]
Contradiction with 1 Corinthians 2:14
States that the natural man cannot accept the things of the Spirit of God, seemingly contradicting Acts 28:23 where persuasion is used to reason with listeners about spiritual matters.
1 Corinthians 2:14: But the natural man receiveth not the things of the Spirit of God: for they are foolishness unto him: neither can he know [them], because they are spiritually discerned.
Contradiction with 2 Corinthians 4:4
This verse mentions that the god of this world has blinded the minds of unbelievers, which contradicts the hope of persuading them in Acts 28:23.
2 Corinthians 4:4: In whom the god of this world hath blinded the minds of them which believe not, lest the light of the glorious gospel of Christ, who is the image of God, should shine unto them.
Contradiction with 2 Timothy 2:25
Suggests that God grants repentance leading to knowledge of the truth, highlighting a divine intervention contrary to the human effort in persuasion seen in Acts 28:23.
2 Timothy 2:25: In meekness instructing those that oppose themselves; if God peradventure will give them repentance to the acknowledging of the truth;