Contradictions and Paradoxes in Acts 6:10

Check out Contradictions Catalog of Acts 6:10 for the comprehensive list of verses that contradicts Acts 6:10. Some key contradictions and paradoxes are described below.

According to Luke, the people couldn't argue with Stephen because he was very wise and spoke with God's help. This made his words powerful and true.

Acts 6:10: And they were not able to resist the wisdom and the spirit by which he spake.

Contradiction with Proverbs 17:28

This verse suggests that silence is sometimes wiser than speaking, which contradicts Acts 6:10 where Stephen's speech cannot be resisted.

Proverbs 17:28: Even a fool, when he holdeth his peace, is counted wise: [and] he that shutteth his lips [is esteemed] a man of understanding.

Contradiction with James 1:19

This verse advises to be slow to speak, contradicting the idea of irresistibly powerful speech in Acts 6:10.

James 1:19: Wherefore, my beloved brethren, let every man be swift to hear, slow to speak, slow to wrath:

Contradiction with 1 Corinthians 2:1-4

Paul describes his speech as not relying on persuasive words, contrary to Acts 6:10 where Stephen’s words are irresistible.

1 Corinthians 2:1-4: And I, brethren, when I came to you, came not with excellency of speech or of wisdom, declaring unto you the testimony of God.
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