Contradictions and Paradoxes in Acts 6:12

Check out Contradictions Catalog of Acts 6:12 for the comprehensive list of verses that contradicts Acts 6:12. Some key contradictions and paradoxes are described below.

According to Luke, some people made others upset with a man named Stephen and took him to the leaders to be judged. They did this because they didn't like what Stephen was saying about Jesus.

Acts 6:12: And they stirred up the people, and the elders, and the scribes, and came upon [him], and caught him, and brought [him] to the council,

Contradiction with Exodus 23:1

"Thou shalt not raise a false report: put not thine hand with the wicked to be an unrighteous witness." Acts 6:12 involves stirring up people against someone, which contrasts with the command against false reports.

Exodus 23:1: Thou shalt not raise a false report: put not thine hand with the wicked to be an unrighteous witness. [raise: or, receive]

Contradiction with Proverbs 6:16-19

"These six things doth the LORD hate: ... a false witness that speaketh lies, and he that soweth discord among brethren." These actions contradict the conduct of those in Acts 6:12 causing discord and false testimony.

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 5:44

"But I say unto you, Love your enemies, bless them that curse you, do good to them that hate you, and pray for them which despitefully use you, and persecute you." Acts 6:12 involves stirring up hostility, opposed to loving enemies.

Matthew 5:44: But I say unto you, Love your enemies, bless them that curse you, do good to them that hate you, and pray for them which despitefully use you, and persecute you;

Contradiction with Romans 12:18

"If it be possible, as much as lieth in you, live peaceably with all men." Acts 6:12 involves creating unrest, contradicting the exhortation to live peaceably.

Romans 12:18: If it be possible, as much as lieth in you, live peaceably with all men.

Contradiction with James 3:17

"But the wisdom that is from above is first pure, then peaceable, gentle, and easy to be intreated, full of mercy and good fruits, without partiality, and without hypocrisy." The divisive actions in Acts 6:12 go against the peaceable wisdom described here.

James 3:17: But the wisdom that is from above is first pure, then peaceable, gentle, [and] easy to be intreated, full of mercy and good fruits, without partiality, and without hypocrisy. [partiality: or, wrangling]
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