Contradictions and Paradoxes in Acts 5:21

Check out Contradictions Catalog of Acts 5:21 for the comprehensive list of verses that contradicts Acts 5:21. Some key contradictions and paradoxes are described below.

According to Luke, the disciples were brave and went to the temple to teach people about Jesus. Meanwhile, the high priest and leaders wanted to question them, so they sent for them to be brought from the prison.

Acts 5:21: And when they heard [that], they entered into the temple early in the morning, and taught. But the high priest came, and they that were with him, and called the council together, and all the senate of the children of Israel, and sent to the prison to have them brought.

Contradiction with Romans 13:1

This verse teaches submission to governing authorities, which could contradict the apostles' decision to teach in the temple despite being previously arrested for it.

Romans 13:1: Let every soul be subject unto the higher powers. For there is no power but of God: the powers that be are ordained of God. [ordained: or, ordered]

Contradiction with 1 Peter 2:13-14

Encourages submission to every ordinance of man for the Lord's sake, including rulers, which contrasts with the apostles' actions in Acts 5:21.

1 Peter 2:13-14: Submit yourselves to every ordinance of man for the Lord's sake: whether it be to the king, as supreme;

Contradiction with Titus 3:1

Advises believers to be subject to rulers and authorities, ready for every good work, conflicting with the apostles' defiance in Acts 5:21.

Titus 3:1: Put them in mind to be subject to principalities and powers, to obey magistrates, to be ready to every good work,

Contradiction with Matthew 22:21

Jesus instructs to "render therefore unto Caesar the things which are Caesar's," promoting obedience to the law, potentially opposing the apostles' actions in Acts 5:21.

Matthew 22:21: When they had heard [these words], they marvelled, and left him, and went their way.
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