Contradictions and Paradoxes in Acts 4:33

Check out Contradictions Catalog of Acts 4:33 for the comprehensive list of verses that contradicts Acts 4:33. Some key contradictions and paradoxes are described below.

According to Luke, the apostles told everyone about how Jesus came back to life with strong and amazing power, and God was very kind to them all.

Acts 4:33: And with great power gave the apostles witness of the resurrection of the Lord Jesus: and great grace was upon them all.

Contradiction with Matthew 6:1

This verse warns against doing righteous acts to be seen by others, whereas Acts 4:33 speaks of the apostles giving testimony with great power, which was a public act.

Matthew 6:1: Take heed that ye do not your alms before men, to be seen of them: otherwise ye have no reward of your Father which is in heaven. [alms: or, righteousness] [of your: or, with your]

Contradiction with Ephesians 2:8-9

These verses emphasize that grace and faith, not works, bring salvation, which might seem at odds with the emphasis in Acts 4:33 on the apostles' powerful testimony.

Ephesians 2:8-9: For by grace are ye saved through faith; and that not of yourselves: [it is] the gift of God:

Contradiction with Philippians 2:3

This verse advises doing nothing out of vain conceit or ambition, juxtaposed with the prominent manner in which the apostles shared their testimony.

Philippians 2:3: [Let] nothing [be done] through strife or vainglory; but in lowliness of mind let each esteem other better than themselves.

Contradiction with Matthew 5:16

Contradicts the notion of discretion in doing good deeds by encouraging believers to let their light shine publicly, similar to the public testimony in Acts 4:33.

Matthew 5:16: Let your light so shine before men, that they may see your good works, and glorify your Father which is in heaven.
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