Contradiction with Acts 5:29
This verse states, "We ought to obey God rather than men," contradicting Acts 5:27, where the apostles face interrogation by the authorities for disobeying their orders.
Acts 5:29: Then Peter and the [other] apostles answered and said, We ought to obey God rather than men.
Contradiction with Romans 13:1
This verse instructs everyone to be subject to governing authorities, which contradicts the apostles' stance in Acts 5:27 where they resist the rulers’ commands.
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 Titus 3:1
This verse emphasizes obedience to rulers and authorities, in contrast to the apostles' actions in Acts 5:27 where they are questioned for not following orders.
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 1 Peter 2:13
This verse advises submission to every human authority for the Lord’s sake, which contradicts the apostles’ behavior in Acts 5:27 where they are challenged for their defiance.
1 Peter 2:13: Submit yourselves to every ordinance of man for the Lord's sake: whether it be to the king, as supreme;