Contradictions and Paradoxes in Acts 3:5

Check out Contradictions Catalog of Acts 3:5 for the comprehensive list of verses that contradicts Acts 3:5. Some key contradictions and paradoxes are described below.

According to Luke, the author of the book of Acts, the man listened carefully to Peter and John because he thought they were going to give him something special. He was hopeful and ready to see what they might offer.

Acts 3:5: And he gave heed unto them, expecting to receive something of them.

Contradiction with 1 Samuel 16:7

Emphasizes that the Lord looks at the heart, not outward appearance or expectations.

1 Samuel 16:7: But the LORD said unto Samuel, Look not on his countenance, or on the height of his stature; because I have refused him: for [the LORD seeth] not as man seeth; for man looketh on the outward appearance, but the LORD looketh on the heart. [outward...: Heb. eyes]

Contradiction with Matthew 6:25

Advises not to be anxious about material needs, whereas Acts 3:5 involves expectation of receiving.

Matthew 6:25: Therefore I say unto you, Take no thought for your life, what ye shall eat, or what ye shall drink; nor yet for your body, what ye shall put on. Is not the life more than meat, and the body than raiment?

Contradiction with Jeremiah 17:5

Warns against trusting in man for material blessings or expectations.

Jeremiah 17:5: Thus saith the LORD; Cursed [be] the man that trusteth in man, and maketh flesh his arm, and whose heart departeth from the LORD.

Contradiction with Luke 12:15

Cautions against covetousness and the expectation of receiving material wealth.

Luke 12:15: And he said unto them, Take heed, and beware of covetousness: for a man's life consisteth not in the abundance of the things which he possesseth.

Contradiction with James 4:3

Addresses asking with wrong motives, differing from the expectation with pure intention in Acts 3:5.

James 4:3: Ye ask, and receive not, because ye ask amiss, that ye may consume [it] upon your lusts. [lusts: or, pleasures]
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