Contradiction with Proverbs 15:1
A soft answer turneth away wrath: but grievous words stir up anger; contradicts the dispute and disagreement in Acts 28:25.
Proverbs 15:1: A soft answer turneth away wrath: but grievous words stir up anger.
Contradiction with Romans 12:18
If it be possible, as much as lieth in you, live peaceably with all men; contrasts with the division and disagreement in Acts 28:25.
Romans 12:18: If it be possible, as much as lieth in you, live peaceably with all men.
Contradiction with 1 Corinthians 1:10
Now I beseech you, brethren, by the name of our Lord Jesus Christ, that ye all speak the same thing, and that there be no divisions among you; contradicts the lack of agreement in Acts 28:25.
1 Corinthians 1:10: Now I beseech you, brethren, by the name of our Lord Jesus Christ, that ye all speak the same thing, and [that] there be no divisions among you; but [that] ye be perfectly joined together in the same mind and in the same judgment. [divisions: Gr. schisms]
Contradiction with James 3:17
But the wisdom that is from above is first pure, then peaceable, gentle, and easy to be intreated; highlights a contrast to the discord characteristic of the situation in Acts 28:25.
James 3:17: But the wisdom that is from above is first pure, then peaceable, gentle, [and] easy to be intreated, full of mercy and good fruits, without partiality, and without hypocrisy. [partiality: or, wrangling]
Contradiction with Ephesians 4:3
Endeavouring to keep the unity of the Spirit in the bond of peace; contradicts the disagreement in Acts 28:25.
Ephesians 4:3: Endeavouring to keep the unity of the Spirit in the bond of peace.
Contradiction with Colossians 3:14
And above all these things put on charity, which is the bond of perfectness; contrasts with the lack of unity in Acts 28:25.
Colossians 3:14: And above all these things [put on] charity, which is the bond of perfectness.
Contradiction with Philippians 2:2
Fulfil ye my joy, that ye be likeminded, having the same love, being of one accord, of one mind; introduces a contrast to the division shown in Acts 28:25.
Philippians 2:2: Fulfil ye my joy, that ye be likeminded, having the same love, [being] of one accord, of one mind.
Contradiction with 1 Peter 3:8
Finally, be ye all of one mind, having compassion one of another; contrasts with the disagreement presented in Acts 28:25.
1 Peter 3:8: Finally, [be ye] all of one mind, having compassion one of another, love as brethren, [be] pitiful, [be] courteous: [love as: or, loving to the]
Contradiction with Hebrews 12:14
Follow peace with all men, and holiness, without which no man shall see the Lord; contradicts the divisive aspect apparent in Acts 28:25.
Hebrews 12:14: Follow peace with all [men], and holiness, without which no man shall see the Lord:
Paradox #1
The potential contradiction in Acts 28:25 could be about differing interpretations or acceptance of messages. People may struggle with why some accept spiritual messages while others don't, even when presented with the same information. This can lead to questions about fairness or the nature of belief.