Contradictions and Paradoxes in Acts 28:30

Check out Contradictions Catalog of Acts 28:30 for the comprehensive list of verses that contradicts Acts 28:30. Some key contradictions and paradoxes are described below.

According to Luke, Paul stayed in his own rented house for two years and welcomed everyone who came to visit him. He was happy to share his teachings and talk about Jesus with everyone.

Acts 28:30: And Paul dwelt two whole years in his own hired house, and received all that came in unto him,

Contradiction with Acts 16:37

Paul asserts his Roman citizenship after being wrongfully imprisoned, contradicting the unrestricted freedom implied by Acts 28:30.

Acts 16:37: But Paul said unto them, They have beaten us openly uncondemned, being Romans, and have cast [us] into prison; and now do they thrust us out privily? nay verily; but let them come themselves and fetch us out.

Contradiction with Acts 20:22-23

Paul is moved by the Holy Spirit, facing imprisonment and hardship, which contrasts with the period of liberty in Acts 28:30.

Acts 20:22-23: And now, behold, I go bound in the spirit unto Jerusalem, not knowing the things that shall befall me there:

Contradiction with 2 Corinthians 11:23-25

Paul recounts his sufferings and imprisonments for the Gospel, contrasting with his situation in Acts 28:30.

2 Corinthians 11:23-25: Are they ministers of Christ? (I speak as a fool) I [am] more; in labours more abundant, in stripes above measure, in prisons more frequent, in deaths oft.

Contradiction with Acts 23:12-14

A conspiracy to kill Paul shows imminent threats to his life, contradicting the peaceable stay described in Acts 28:30.

Acts 23:12-14: And when it was day, certain of the Jews banded together, and bound themselves under a curse, saying that they would neither eat nor drink till they had killed Paul. [under a curse: or, with an oath of execration]

Contradiction with Acts 24:27

Paul remains in custody for two years, in contradiction to the apparent liberty mentioned in Acts 28:30.

Acts 24:27: But after two years Porcius Festus came into Felix' room: and Felix, willing to shew the Jews a pleasure, left Paul bound.

Contradiction with Acts 26:31-32

Authorities find Paul could have been freed earlier, contradicting the idea of an unimpeded two-year teaching period in Acts 28:30.

Acts 26:31-32: And when they were gone aside, they talked between themselves, saying, This man doeth nothing worthy of death or of bonds.
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