Contradictions and Paradoxes in Acts 5:35

Check out Contradictions Catalog of Acts 5:35 for the comprehensive list of verses that contradicts Acts 5:35. Some key contradictions and paradoxes are described below.

According to Luke, the author of Acts, this verse tells a story where a wise man is warning others to be careful and think twice before doing something bad to some people. He is trying to keep them from making a mistake.

Acts 5:35: And said unto them, Ye men of Israel, take heed to yourselves what ye intend to do as touching these men.

Contradiction with 1 Corinthians 1:19

This verse emphasizes the destruction of worldly wisdom, whereas Acts 5:35 advises caution and careful consideration involving human wisdom.

1 Corinthians 1:19: For it is written, I will destroy the wisdom of the wise, and will bring to nothing the understanding of the prudent.

Contradiction with Proverbs 3:5

Promotes trust in the Lord over human understanding, while Acts 5:35 involves trusting human judgment.

Proverbs 3:5: Trust in the LORD with all thine heart; and lean not unto thine own understanding.

Contradiction with Isaiah 55:8-9

Highlights God's thoughts and ways as higher than human's, contrasting with reliance on human counsel suggested in Acts 5:35.

Isaiah 55:8-9: For my thoughts [are] not your thoughts, neither [are] your ways my ways, saith the LORD.

Contradiction with James 1:5

Encourages seeking divine wisdom over human perspective, which contradicts the human counsel focus in Acts 5:35.

James 1:5: If any of you lack wisdom, let him ask of God, that giveth to all [men] liberally, and upbraideth not; and it shall be given him.
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