Contradictions and Paradoxes in Acts 4:22

Check out Contradictions Catalog of Acts 4:22 for the comprehensive list of verses that contradicts Acts 4:22. Some key contradictions and paradoxes are described below.

According to Luke, who wrote the book, this verse tells us that a man who was over forty years old got healed in a really amazing way. It shows that miracles can happen to anyone, no matter how old they are.

Acts 4:22: For the man was above forty years old, on whom this miracle of healing was shewed.

Contradiction with James 5:14-15

These verses suggest that prayer and faith can heal the sick, whereas Acts 4:22 indicates a miraculous healing event already occurred, implying the necessity of a specific miracle rather than regular faith healing.

James 5:14-15: Is any sick among you? let him call for the elders of the church; and let them pray over him, anointing him with oil in the name of the Lord:

Contradiction with John 9:1-3

This passage implies that certain conditions, like blindness, may exist not due to sin but for God's works to be displayed; Acts 4:22 shows a miraculous healing without reference to purpose or sin.

John 9:1-3: And as [Jesus] passed by, he saw a man which was blind from [his] birth.

Contradiction with 2 Kings 20:5-6

God promises Hezekiah 15 more years, contrasting with Acts 4:22 where the man's age is mentioned post-miracle, suggesting it's a direct event rather than the control of lifespan.

2 Kings 20:5-6: Turn again, and tell Hezekiah the captain of my people, Thus saith the LORD, the God of David thy father, I have heard thy prayer, I have seen thy tears: behold, I will heal thee: on the third day thou shalt go up unto the house of the LORD.
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