Contradictions and Paradoxes in Acts 2:14

Check out Contradictions Catalog of Acts 2:14 for the comprehensive list of verses that contradicts Acts 2:14. Some key contradictions and paradoxes are described below.

According to Luke, Peter stood up with his friends and spoke loudly to the people from Judaea and Jerusalem, asking them to listen carefully to what he was about to say. Peter wanted to tell them something very important about Jesus.

Acts 2:14: But Peter, standing up with the eleven, lifted up his voice, and said unto them, Ye men of Judaea, and all [ye] that dwell at Jerusalem, be this known unto you, and hearken to my words:

Contradiction with James 1:19

James advises to be "swift to hear, slow to speak," whereas Acts 2:14 shows Peter immediately speaking up and addressing the crowd.

James 1:19: Wherefore, my beloved brethren, let every man be swift to hear, slow to speak, slow to wrath:

Contradiction with Proverbs 10:19

This verse suggests that in many words sin is not lacking, contrasting with Peter's lengthy address in Acts 2:14 and following.

Proverbs 10:19: In the multitude of words there wanteth not sin: but he that refraineth his lips [is] wise.

Contradiction with Ecclesiastes 5:2

Advises not to be quick with words before God, but Peter in Acts 2:14 quickly speaks and addresses the multitude right after the outpouring of the Holy Spirit.

Ecclesiastes 5:2: Be not rash with thy mouth, and let not thine heart be hasty to utter [any] thing before God: for God [is] in heaven, and thou upon earth: therefore let thy words be few. [thing: or, word]

Contradiction with 1 Corinthians 14:34-35

Advises women to keep silent in churches, contrasting with Peter addressing the entire assembly, including women in Acts 2:14.

1 Corinthians 14:34-35: Let your women keep silence in the churches: for it is not permitted unto them to speak; but [they are commanded] to be under obedience, as also saith the law.
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