Contradictions and Paradoxes in Acts 4:23

Check out Contradictions Catalog of Acts 4:23 for the comprehensive list of verses that contradicts Acts 4:23. Some key contradictions and paradoxes are described below.

According to Luke, after Peter and John were set free by the leaders, they went back to their friends and told them everything that had happened. They shared how the chief priests and elders talked to them, so everyone would know what was going on.

Acts 4:23: And being let go, they went to their own company, and reported all that the chief priests and elders had said unto them.

Contradiction with Matthew 10:28

This verse emphasizes fearing God rather than humans, contrasting with the criticism of being fearful of threats from authorities in Acts 4:23.

Matthew 10:28: And fear not them which kill the body, but are not able to kill the soul: but rather fear him which is able to destroy both soul and body in hell.

Contradiction with John 16:33

Jesus talks about having peace despite tribulations, which contradicts the apparent distress of the believers in Acts 4:23.

John 16:33: These things I have spoken unto you, that in me ye might have peace. In the world ye shall have tribulation: but be of good cheer; I have overcome the world.

Contradiction with Romans 8:28

This verse assures that all things work for good, even persecution, suggesting a confident outlook contrasting with the escape to their own company in Acts 4:23.

Romans 8:28: And we know that all things work together for good to them that love God, to them who are the called according to [his] purpose.

Contradiction with Philippians 4:6-7

Advises against being anxious, focusing on peace through prayer, which contrasts the believers' reaction of returning to their own in Acts 4:23.

Philippians 4:6-7: Be careful for nothing; but in every thing by prayer and supplication with thanksgiving let your requests be made known unto God.

Contradiction with 1 Peter 5:7

This passage suggests casting all anxieties on God, in contrast with the nervous retreat to fellow believers in Acts 4:23.

1 Peter 5:7: Casting all your care upon him; for he careth for you.

Contradiction with 2 Timothy 1:7

Paul speaks of not having a spirit of fear, which contrasts with the behavior of those returning to their own company due to fear in Acts 4:23.

2 Timothy 1:7: For God hath not given us the spirit of fear; but of power, and of love, and of a sound mind.

Contradiction with 1 John 4:18

Discusses perfect love casting out fear, a challenge to the implied fear in Acts 4:23.

1 John 4:18: There is no fear in love; but perfect love casteth out fear: because fear hath torment. He that feareth is not made perfect in love.
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