Contradiction with Exodus 20:16
"Thou shalt not bear false witness against thy neighbour." - This verse contradicts Acts 6:13 as it commands against bearing false witness, whereas Acts 6:13 describes individuals presenting false testimony.
Exodus 20:16: Thou shalt not bear false witness against thy neighbour.
Contradiction with Proverbs 19:9
"A false witness shall not be unpunished, and he that speaketh lies shall perish." - This verse contradicts Acts 6:13 by highlighting consequences for false witnessing, contrasting with the act of false testimony depicted.
Proverbs 19:9: A false witness shall not be unpunished, and [he that] speaketh lies shall perish.
Contradiction with Matthew 15:19
"For out of the heart proceed evil thoughts, murders, adulteries, fornications, thefts, false witness, blasphemies:" - This verse lists false witness as part of evil that comes from the heart, contradicting the act of false witnessing in Acts 6:13.
Matthew 15:19: For out of the heart proceed evil thoughts, murders, adulteries, fornications, thefts, false witness, blasphemies:
Contradiction with Proverbs 6:16-19
"These six things doth the LORD hate: yea, seven are an abomination unto him... A false witness that speaketh lies..." - It contradicts Acts 6:13 by identifying false witness as an abomination, against the act of presenting 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 Deuteronomy 19:16-19
These laws against false witnessing contradict the act depicted in Acts 6:13 by providing strict regulations and consequences against false witnesses.
Deuteronomy 19:16-19: If a false witness rise up against any man to testify against him [that which is] wrong; [that...: or, falling away]
Paradox #1
The possible contradiction with Acts 6:13 could involve the issue of false testimony. The verse talks about people giving false statements against someone. The contradiction could arise with other parts of the Bible that emphasize truth-telling and honesty, creating tension between the actions of people in that verse and biblical teachings about bearing true witness.
Paradox #2
Acts 6:13 involves false accusations made against Stephen. The contradiction or conflict here could be about bearing false witness, which contradicts the commandment against lying. It highlights the ethical problem of using deceit for personal or group agendas, especially in religious contexts, where honesty is expected.