Contradictions and Paradoxes in Acts 4:5

Check out Contradictions Catalog of Acts 4:5 for the comprehensive list of verses that contradicts Acts 4:5. Some key contradictions and paradoxes are described below.

According to Luke, the next day, the important leaders, wise old men, and teachers came together. They wanted to talk about what the followers of Jesus were doing.

Acts 4:5: And it came to pass on the morrow, that their rulers, and elders, and scribes,

Contradiction with Genesis 11:9

This verse speaks of the scattering and confusion at Babel, which contrasts with the unified gathering of leaders in Acts 4:5.

Genesis 11:9: Therefore is the name of it called Babel; because the LORD did there confound the language of all the earth: and from thence did the LORD scatter them abroad upon the face of all the earth. [Babel: that is, Confusion]

Contradiction with Matthew 20:25

Jesus describes Gentile leaders as rulers over others, contrasting with the collaboration among leaders in Acts 4:5.

Matthew 20:25: But Jesus called them [unto him], and said, Ye know that the princes of the Gentiles exercise dominion over them, and they that are great exercise authority upon them.

Contradiction with John 7:13

This verse speaks of people not speaking openly for fear of the Jews, which is at odds with the bold assembly of Jewish leaders in Acts 4:5.

John 7:13: Howbeit no man spake openly of him for fear of the Jews.

Contradiction with Proverbs 29:12

This verse speaks of a ruler listening to lies, thus giving a different sense of leadership than the authoritative assembly in Acts 4:5.

Proverbs 29:12: If a ruler hearken to lies, all his servants [are] wicked.
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