Contradictions and Paradoxes in Acts 28:29

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According to Luke, the author of the Book of Acts, after Paul spoke, the Jewish people left and talked a lot among themselves because they had different thoughts and questions. They were trying to understand what Paul was saying and what it meant for them.

Acts 28:29: And when he had said these words, the Jews departed, and had great reasoning among themselves.

Contradiction with Amos 3:3

This verse, "Can two walk together, except they be agreed?" suggests unity is necessary for coexistence, contrasting the departure and reasoning among themselves in Acts 28:29.

Amos 3:3: Can two walk together, except they be agreed?

Contradiction with 1 Corinthians 1:10

Paul appeals for no divisions and unity among believers, contrasting with Acts 28:29 where there seems to be division and "great reasoning."

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 Matthew 5:9

"Blessed are the peacemakers," contrasts with the division implied in Acts 28:29 as peacemakers seek resolution rather than ongoing reasoning.

Matthew 5:9: Blessed [are] the peacemakers: for they shall be called the children of God.

Contradiction with John 13:35

Focuses on love and unity among disciples as evidence of following Jesus, contrasting with the impression of division in Acts 28:29.

John 13:35: By this shall all [men] know that ye are my disciples, if ye have love one to another.

Contradiction with Romans 12:18

Encourages living peaceably with all men, which contrasts with the disagreement and departure among themselves shown in Acts 28:29.

Romans 12:18: If it be possible, as much as lieth in you, live peaceably with all men.
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