Contradictions and Paradoxes in Acts 5:11

Check out Contradictions Catalog of Acts 5:11 for the comprehensive list of verses that contradicts Acts 5:11. Some key contradictions and paradoxes are described below.

According to Luke, the author of the book of Acts, everyone in the church got very scared because of what had happened. They realized how important it was to listen to God and to be honest.

Acts 5:11: And great fear came upon all the church, and upon as many as heard these things.

Contradiction with 1 John 4:18

This verse mentions that perfect love casts out fear because fear has to do with punishment, which contradicts Acts 5:11 where fear came upon the church after witnessing the punishment of Ananias and Sapphira.

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.

Contradiction with 2 Timothy 1:7

This verse states that God has not given us a spirit of fear, but of power, love, and a sound mind, whereas Acts 5:11 describes fear coming upon the church.

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 Romans 8:15

This verse highlights that believers have not received a spirit of bondage again to fear, contradicting Acts 5:11 where fear is a response to divine judgment.

Romans 8:15: For ye have not received the spirit of bondage again to fear; but ye have received the Spirit of adoption, whereby we cry, Abba, Father.

Contradiction with John 14:27

Jesus assures peace and not to let hearts be troubled or afraid, which contrasts with the fear that overcomes the believers in Acts 5:11.

John 14:27: Peace I leave with you, my peace I give unto you: not as the world giveth, give I unto you. Let not your heart be troubled, neither let it be afraid.

Contradiction with Philippians 4:6

This verse encourages believers not to be anxious, but the reaction in Acts 5:11 is of disquiet and fear among the church.

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

Paradox #1

Acts 5:11 discusses the reaction of the early church to an event involving divine judgment. The contradiction or conflict could arise from the fear and harsh punishment experienced by the community. Some might find it inconsistent with the idea of a forgiving and merciful God, as it involves severe consequences for wrongdoing, which seems at odds with teachings of love and forgiveness.

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