Contradiction with Exodus 20:15
This verse commands "Thou shalt not steal," contradicting Acts 5:2 where Ananias keeps back part of the price deceitfully.
Exodus 20:15: Thou shalt not steal.
Contradiction with Proverbs 10:9
This verse states, "He that walketh uprightly walketh surely," contrasting the dishonest act in Acts 5:2 where Ananias did not act uprightly.
Proverbs 10:9: He that walketh uprightly walketh surely: but he that perverteth his ways shall be known.
Contradiction with Proverbs 12:22
This verse says, "Lying lips are abomination to the Lord," opposing Ananias' deceitful action in Acts 5:2.
Proverbs 12:22: Lying lips [are] abomination to the LORD: but they that deal truly [are] his delight.
Contradiction with Luke 16:10
This verse notes, "He that is faithful in that which is least is faithful also in much," conflicting with Ananias' unfaithfulness in Acts 5:2.
Luke 16:10: He that is faithful in that which is least is faithful also in much: and he that is unjust in the least is unjust also in much.
Contradiction with Colossians 3:9
The verse instructs, "Lie not one to another," contradiction to Ananias' lie in Acts 5:2.
Colossians 3:9: Lie not one to another, seeing that ye have put off the old man with his deeds;
Contradiction with Revelation 21:8
This verse warns against lying, contradicting Ananias’ deceit in Acts 5:2.
Revelation 21:8: But the fearful, and unbelieving, and the abominable, and murderers, and whoremongers, and sorcerers, and idolaters, and all liars, shall have their part in the lake which burneth with fire and brimstone: which is the second death.
Paradox #1
In Acts 5:2, the contradiction or conflict could arise from the expectation of complete honesty and transparency among community members. Ananias and Sapphira's actions of withholding part of their property sale proceeds are seen as deceitful. The harsh outcome of their actions might seem inconsistent with the values of forgiveness and mercy, instead emphasizing strict justice and integrity for communal harmony.