Contradictions and Paradoxes in Acts 3:4

Check out Contradictions Catalog of Acts 3:4 for the comprehensive list of verses that contradicts Acts 3:4. Some key contradictions and paradoxes are described below.

According to Luke, Peter and John wanted the man they were speaking to pay close attention to them. They were about to do something special and wanted him to be ready to see it.

Acts 3:4: And Peter, fastening his eyes upon him with John, said, Look on us.

Contradiction with Matthew 5:39

Contradicts Acts 3:4's directive to directly engage by suggesting turning the other cheek and not resisting evil.

Matthew 5:39: But I say unto you, That ye resist not evil: but whosoever shall smite thee on thy right cheek, turn to him the other also.

Contradiction with Proverbs 26:4

Advises not to answer a fool according to his folly, whereas Acts 3:4 engages directly.

Proverbs 26:4: Answer not a fool according to his folly, lest thou also be like unto him.

Contradiction with Proverbs 20:3

Suggests honoring avoidance of strife, contrasting direct confrontation or attention in Acts 3:4.

Proverbs 20:3: [It is] an honour for a man to cease from strife: but every fool will be meddling.

Contradiction with James 1:19

Encourages being slow to speak, in contrast to the immediacy of engagement in Acts 3:4.

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

Contradiction with 1 Thessalonians 4:11

Encourages leading a quiet life and not drawing attention, differing from the direct engagement in Acts 3:4.

1 Thessalonians 4:11: And that ye study to be quiet, and to do your own business, and to work with your own hands, as we commanded you;
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