Contradictions and Paradoxes in Acts 4:16

Check out Contradictions Catalog of Acts 4:16 for the comprehensive list of verses that contradicts Acts 4:16. Some key contradictions and paradoxes are described below.

According to Luke, the people are confused about what to do with Peter and John because everyone in Jerusalem knows they did an amazing miracle. They can't argue about it or say it didn’t happen because it was clear and true for everyone to see.

Acts 4:16: Saying, What shall we do to these men? for that indeed a notable miracle hath been done by them [is] manifest to all them that dwell in Jerusalem; and we cannot deny [it].

Contradiction with Matthew 12:39

It suggests a desire for signs and miracles, while Acts 4:16 acknowledges a miracle that cannot be denied.

Matthew 12:39: But he answered and said unto them, An evil and adulterous generation seeketh after a sign; and there shall no sign be given to it, but the sign of the prophet Jonas:

Contradiction with Mark 8:12

This verse indicates a refusal to give signs, contrasting with Acts 4:16 which recognizes a performed miracle.

Mark 8:12: And he left them, and entering into the ship again departed to the other side.

Contradiction with John 12:37

Despite witnessing signs, people did not believe, whereas Acts 4:16 acknowledges belief due to a miracle.

John 12:37: But though he had done so many miracles before them, yet they believed not on him:

Contradiction with 1 Corinthians 1:22

Jews require a sign, representing a demand for proof, conflicting with the spontaneous acknowledgment in Acts 4:16.

1 Corinthians 1:22: For the Jews require a sign, and the Greeks seek after wisdom:

Contradiction with John 20:29

It emphasizes belief without seeing, unlike Acts 4:16 which is about belief because of witnessing a miracle.

John 20:29: Jesus saith unto him, Thomas, because thou hast seen me, thou hast believed: blessed [are] they that have not seen, and [yet] have believed.
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