Contradictions and Paradoxes in Acts 6:11

Check out Contradictions Catalog of Acts 6:11 for the comprehensive list of verses that contradicts Acts 6:11. Some key contradictions and paradoxes are described below.

According to Luke, some people told lies about Stephen, saying he said bad things about Moses and God. They did this to get him in trouble.

Acts 6:11: Then they suborned men, which said, We have heard him speak blasphemous words against Moses, and [against] God.

Contradiction with Exodus 20:16

This verse commands not to bear false witness, while Acts 6:11 involves false accusation against Stephen.

Exodus 20:16: Thou shalt not bear false witness against thy neighbour.

Contradiction with Proverbs 6:16-19

These verses describe lying and spreading falsehood as things the Lord hates, contrary to the false witness borne in Acts 6:11.

Proverbs 6:16-19: These six [things] doth the LORD hate: yea, seven [are] an abomination unto him: [unto...: Heb. of his soul]

Contradiction with Matthew 5:11

This verse blesses those who are falsely accused for righteousness' sake, which contrasts with the wrongful accusation in Acts 6:11.

Matthew 5:11: Blessed are ye, when [men] shall revile you, and persecute [you], and shall say all manner of evil against you falsely, for my sake. [falsely: Gr. lying]

Contradiction with Ephesians 4:25

This verse instructs believers to put away lying and speak the truth, in opposition to the deceitful actions depicted in Acts 6:11.

Ephesians 4:25: Wherefore putting away lying, speak every man truth with his neighbour: for we are members one of another.

Contradiction with Revelation 21:8

This verse warns that liars will have their part in the lake of fire, contrasting with the deceptive behavior in Acts 6:11.

Revelation 21:8: But the fearful, and unbelieving, and the abominable, and murderers, and whoremongers, and sorcerers, and idolaters, and all liars, shall have their part in the lake which burneth with fire and brimstone: which is the second death.

Paradox #1

Acts 6:11 involves false accusations against Stephen. The contradiction or conflict here is that while honesty and truthfulness are valued in Christian teachings, the people in the verse are engaging in deceit and manipulation. This action goes against the principles of integrity and truthfulness promoted elsewhere in the Bible.

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