Contradictions and Paradoxes in Acts 6:9

Check out Contradictions Catalog of Acts 6:9 for the comprehensive list of verses that contradicts Acts 6:9. Some key contradictions and paradoxes are described below.

According to Luke, some people from different places and groups started to argue with Stephen to try and challenge what he was saying about Jesus. They didn't agree with him and wanted to prove him wrong.

Acts 6:9: Then there arose certain of the synagogue, which is called [the synagogue] of the Libertines, and Cyrenians, and Alexandrians, and of them of Cilicia and of Asia, disputing with Stephen.

Contradiction with 1 Corinthians 1:10

Explains the importance of unity and avoiding divisions, contradicting the dissent and disputing in Acts 6:9.

1 Corinthians 1:10: Now I beseech you, brethren, by the name of our Lord Jesus Christ, that ye all speak the same thing, and [that] there be no divisions among you; but [that] ye be perfectly joined together in the same mind and in the same judgment. [divisions: Gr. schisms]

Contradiction with Romans 12:18

Encourages living peaceably with all, which contrasts with the disputes occurring in Acts 6:9.

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

Contradiction with Matthew 5:44

Advises to love your enemies and pray for those who persecute you, opposite to the confrontations seen in Acts 6:9.

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 Ephesians 4:3

Calls for maintaining the unity of the Spirit in the bond of peace, opposing the disputes in Acts 6:9.

Ephesians 4:3: Endeavouring to keep the unity of the Spirit in the bond of peace.

Contradiction with 1 Peter 3:8-9

Urges believers to be harmonious and refrain from returning evil for evil, conflicting with the opposition present in Acts 6:9.

1 Peter 3:8-9: Finally, [be ye] all of one mind, having compassion one of another, love as brethren, [be] pitiful, [be] courteous: [love as: or, loving to the]
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