Contradictions and Paradoxes in Acts 5:26

Check out Contradictions Catalog of Acts 5:26 for the comprehensive list of verses that contradicts Acts 5:26. Some key contradictions and paradoxes are described below.

According to Luke, the author of the book of Acts, the captain and the officers were careful and didn't hurt anyone when they brought the people because they were afraid the crowd might get angry and throw stones at them. They wanted to keep everyone safe and avoid any trouble.

Acts 5:26: Then went the captain with the officers, and brought them without violence: for they feared the people, lest they should have been stoned.

Contradiction with Matthew 10:28

People should not fear those who can only kill the body, implying spiritual courage over physical fear, which contrasts with Acts 5:26 where the apostles acted cautiously due to fear of the people.

Matthew 10:28: And fear not them which kill the body, but are not able to kill the soul: but rather fear him which is able to destroy both soul and body in hell.

Contradiction with Proverbs 29:25

Fear of man brings a snare, suggesting that fearing people is a trap, opposing Acts 5:26 where actions are taken due to fear of the people.

Proverbs 29:25: The fear of man bringeth a snare: but whoso putteth his trust in the LORD shall be safe. [safe: Heb. set on high]

Contradiction with Matthew 5:10-12

Blessed are those persecuted for righteousness, encouraging persecution for faith, whereas Acts 5:26 indicates a careful approach to avoid conflict with people.

Matthew 5:10-12: Blessed [are] they which are persecuted for righteousness' sake: for theirs is the kingdom of heaven.

Contradiction with Galatians 1:10

Seeking to please people is contrary to serving Christ, differing from Acts 5:26 where actions are influenced by fear of the people.

Galatians 1:10: For do I now persuade men, or God? or do I seek to please men? for if I yet pleased men, I should not be the servant of Christ.
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