Contradictions and Paradoxes in Acts 5:20

Check out Contradictions Catalog of Acts 5:20 for the comprehensive list of verses that contradicts Acts 5:20. Some key contradictions and paradoxes are described below.

According to Luke, the writer of Acts, God told the disciples to go to the temple and tell people about Jesus and his teachings. It was important for them to share the good news so everyone could learn about the way to live a good life with God.

Acts 5:20: Go, stand and speak in the temple to the people all the words of this life.

Contradiction with Proverbs 10:19

This verse advises against excessive speaking, whereas Acts 5:20 instructs to speak openly in the temple.

Proverbs 10:19: In the multitude of words there wanteth not sin: but he that refraineth his lips [is] wise.

Contradiction with Ecclesiastes 3:7

This verse suggests there is a time to keep silence, while Acts 5:20 directs to speak.

Ecclesiastes 3:7: A time to rend, and a time to sew; a time to keep silence, and a time to speak;

Contradiction with Matthew 10:16

This verse suggests being cautious and discrete, which may contrast with the boldness required in Acts 5:20.

Matthew 10:16: Behold, I send you forth as sheep in the midst of wolves: be ye therefore wise as serpents, and harmless as doves. [harmless: or, simple]

Contradiction with John 7:13

This verse shows people were afraid to speak openly, which contradicts the open proclamation commanded in Acts 5:20.

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