Contradictions and Paradoxes in Acts 3:8

Check out Contradictions Catalog of Acts 3:8 for the comprehensive list of verses that contradicts Acts 3:8. Some key contradictions and paradoxes are described below.

According to Luke, the author of the book, a man who couldn't walk was healed and started jumping and walking happily. He followed his friends into the temple, thanking God for making him better.

Acts 3:8: And he leaping up stood, and walked, and entered with them into the temple, walking, and leaping, and praising God.

Contradiction with 1 Corinthians 14:40

Acts 3:8 describes a spontaneous act of joy and healing, while 1 Corinthians 14:40 emphasizes doing things decently and in order.

1 Corinthians 14:40: Let all things be done decently and in order.

Contradiction with Lamentations 3:26-28

Acts 3:8 shows immediate joyful action upon healing, whereas Lamentations advises quiet waiting and patience.

Lamentations 3:26-28: [It is] good that [a man] should both hope and quietly wait for the salvation of the LORD.

Contradiction with Matthew 6:16-18

Acts 3:8 highlights public joy and miraculous healing, while Matthew advises keeping personal faith matters private to avoid seeking attention.

Matthew 6:16-18: Moreover when ye fast, be not, as the hypocrites, of a sad countenance: for they disfigure their faces, that they may appear unto men to fast. Verily I say unto you, They have their reward.

Contradiction with Ecclesiastes 3:1

Acts 3:8 involves an immediate and joyful response, contrasting with Ecclesiastes, which underscores a specific time for every action.

Ecclesiastes 3:1: To every [thing there is] a season, and a time to every purpose under the heaven:

Contradiction with Proverbs 25:28

Acts 3:8 depicts an exuberant display of joy, while Proverbs warns against lacking self-control or restraint.

Proverbs 25:28: He that [hath] no rule over his own spirit [is like] a city [that is] broken down, [and] without walls.
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