Contradictions and Paradoxes in Acts 5:27

Check out Contradictions Catalog of Acts 5:27 for the comprehensive list of verses that contradicts Acts 5:27. Some key contradictions and paradoxes are described below.

According to Luke, the followers of Jesus were brought in front of important leaders to be questioned. The high priest, who was like a big boss for the church at that time, wanted to talk to them.

Acts 5:27: And when they had brought them, they set [them] before the council: and the high priest asked them,

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;
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