Contradictions and Paradoxes in Acts 6:3

Check out Contradictions Catalog of Acts 6:3 for the comprehensive list of verses that contradicts Acts 6:3. Some key contradictions and paradoxes are described below.

According to Luke, the writer of Acts, the early Christian community was looking for seven good men who were honest, wise, and full of the Holy Spirit to help serve and take care of their needs. They wanted to make sure everyone was treated kindly and fairly.

Acts 6:3: Wherefore, brethren, look ye out among you seven men of honest report, full of the Holy Ghost and wisdom, whom we may appoint over this business.

Contradiction with 1 Corinthians 1:27

1 Corinthians 1:27 suggests that God chooses the foolish and weak to confound the wise and mighty, which contrasts with the directive in Acts 6:3 to choose men of good reputation and wisdom.

1 Corinthians 1:27: But God hath chosen the foolish things of the world to confound the wise; and God hath chosen the weak things of the world to confound the things which are mighty;

Contradiction with 1 Samuel 16:7

1 Samuel 16:7 emphasizes that God looks at the heart rather than outward appearances, which might undermine the method of selecting men based on their reputation as indicated in Acts 6:3.

1 Samuel 16:7: But the LORD said unto Samuel, Look not on his countenance, or on the height of his stature; because I have refused him: for [the LORD seeth] not as man seeth; for man looketh on the outward appearance, but the LORD looketh on the heart. [outward...: Heb. eyes]

Contradiction with Jeremiah 1:6-7

Jeremiah 1:6-7 shows God's choice of Jeremiah despite his youth and perceived inadequacies, which contrasts with the criteria in Acts 6:3 that emphasize established reputation and wisdom.

Jeremiah 1:6-7: Then said I, Ah, Lord GOD! behold, I cannot speak: for I [am] a child.
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