Contradiction with 1 Corinthians 1:27
Acts 4:13 states that unlearned and ignorant men can be bold, while 1 Corinthians 1:27 highlights God choosing the foolish to confound the wise, implying wisdom in their boldness.
1 Corinthians 1:27: But God hath chosen the foolish things of the world to confound the wise; and God hath chosen the weak things of the world to confound the things which are mighty;
Contradiction with Proverbs 1:5
Acts 4:13 suggests astonishment at the boldness of unlearned men, whereas Proverbs 1:5 values learning and advises seeking wisdom to increase understanding.
Proverbs 1:5: A wise [man] will hear, and will increase learning; and a man of understanding shall attain unto wise counsels:
Contradiction with Matthew 11:25
Acts 4:13 marvels at the boldness of simple men, while Matthew 11:25 praises God for hiding things from the wise and revealing them to babes, indicating a deliberate divine choice rather than mere astonishment.
Matthew 11:25: At that time Jesus answered and said, I thank thee, O Father, Lord of heaven and earth, because thou hast hid these things from the wise and prudent, and hast revealed them unto babes.
Contradiction with Jeremiah 9:23-24
Acts 4:13 emphasizes boldness in the unlearned, while Jeremiah 9:23-24 suggests understanding and knowing God as the basis for boasting, rather than astonishment at lack of learning.
Jeremiah 9:23-24: Thus saith the LORD, Let not the wise [man] glory in his wisdom, neither let the mighty [man] glory in his might, let not the rich [man] glory in his riches: