Contradiction with Proverbs 11:13
This verse emphasizes keeping secrets, which contradicts the open speaking in Acts 4:20.
Proverbs 11:13: A talebearer revealeth secrets: but he that is of a faithful spirit concealeth the matter. [A talebearer: Heb. He that walketh, being a talebearer]
Contradiction with Ecclesiastes 3:7
This verse suggests that there is a time to keep silence, which can contradict the urge to speak in Acts 4:20.
Ecclesiastes 3:7: A time to rend, and a time to sew; a time to keep silence, and a time to speak;
Contradiction with Matthew 6:6
This verse advises praying in secret, conflicting with the public proclamation in Acts 4:20.
Matthew 6:6: But thou, when thou prayest, enter into thy closet, and when thou hast shut thy door, pray to thy Father which is in secret; and thy Father which seeth in secret shall reward thee openly.
Contradiction with John 7:4
It highlights doing works in secret, which can contradict doing things openly as in Acts 4:20.
John 7:4: For [there is] no man [that] doeth any thing in secret, and he himself seeketh to be known openly. If thou do these things, shew thyself to the world.
Contradiction with Mark 1:43-45
Jesus instructs the leper not to tell anyone, contradicting the open speaking in Acts 4:20.
Mark 1:43-45: And he straitly charged him, and forthwith sent him away;
Contradiction with Matthew 12:16
Jesus charges people not to make him known, contrasting with the impulse to speak in Acts 4:20.
Matthew 12:16: And charged them that they should not make him known:
Contradiction with Mark 5:43
Jesus gives strict orders not to publicize his miracles, which contradicts the principle of speaking in Acts 4:20.
Mark 5:43: And he charged them straitly that no man should know it; and commanded that something should be given her to eat.