Contradictions and Paradoxes in Acts 2:35

Check out Contradictions Catalog of Acts 2:35 for the comprehensive list of verses that contradicts Acts 2:35. Some key contradictions and paradoxes are described below.

According to Luke, this verse means that God will make sure all enemies are defeated and made as low as a footstool, showing that good will win over bad things in the end. It’s like saying that God promises to make everything right.

Acts 2:35: Until I make thy foes thy footstool.

Contradiction with Matthew 5:44

This verse instructs to love your enemies, whereas Acts 2:35 speaks of making enemies a footstool.

Matthew 5:44: But I say unto you, Love your enemies, bless them that curse you, do good to them that hate you, and pray for them which despitefully use you, and persecute you;

Contradiction with Romans 12:19

This verse emphasizes leaving vengeance to God, contrasting with the notion of enemies being subdued underfoot as implied in Acts 2:35.

Romans 12:19: Dearly beloved, avenge not yourselves, but [rather] give place unto wrath: for it is written, Vengeance [is] mine; I will repay, saith the Lord.

Contradiction with Proverbs 25:21-22

This passage advises feeding a hungry enemy, promoting kindness rather than subjugation as in Acts 2:35.

Proverbs 25:21-22: If thine enemy be hungry, give him bread to eat; and if he be thirsty, give him water to drink:
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