Contradiction with Matthew 28:6
This verse mentions the angel declaring Jesus is risen, while the officers in Acts 5:24 are confused about the disappearance of the apostles, showing varied reactions to divine interventions.
Matthew 28:6: He is not here: for he is risen, as he said. Come, see the place where the Lord lay.
Contradiction with John 20:9
This verse states that the disciples did not understand the scripture that Jesus must rise from the dead. In contrast, Acts 5:24 highlights confusion among the authorities regarding earthly matters.
John 20:9: For as yet they knew not the scripture, that he must rise again from the dead.
Contradiction with Acts 12:7
An angel frees Peter from prison, similar to the mysterious escape noted in Acts 5:24, raising questions about why such miraculous events keep happening without clear interventions.
Acts 12:7: And, behold, the angel of the Lord came upon [him], and a light shined in the prison: and he smote Peter on the side, and raised him up, saying, Arise up quickly. And his chains fell off from [his] hands.
Contradiction with Luke 24:11
This verse describes the apostles not believing women's reports of the resurrection, differing from the concern about the apostles' disappearance in Acts 5:24, reflecting varied responses to unexpected news.
Luke 24:11: And their words seemed to them as idle tales, and they believed them not.
Contradiction with Mark 16:14
Jesus rebukes his disciples' unbelief and hardness of heart here, differing from the inquisitive response of the leaders in Acts 5:24 who are puzzled yet not dismissive.
Mark 16:14: Afterward he appeared unto the eleven as they sat at meat, and upbraided them with their unbelief and hardness of heart, because they believed not them which had seen him after he was risen. [at meat: or, together]