Contradictions and Paradoxes in Acts 7:54

Check out Contradictions Catalog of Acts 7:54 for the comprehensive list of verses that contradicts Acts 7:54. Some key contradictions and paradoxes are described below.

According to Luke, the people became very upset and angry when they heard what Stephen said, and they showed their anger by grinding their teeth at him. They were so mad because they didn’t like what Stephen was saying about God.

Acts 7:54: When they heard these things, they were cut to the heart, and they gnashed on him with [their] teeth.

Contradiction with Proverbs 15:1

A gentle answer turns away wrath: Acts 7:54 shows the reaction of wrath instead of calmness.

Proverbs 15:1: A soft answer turneth away wrath: but grievous words stir up anger.

Contradiction with Matthew 5:44

Love your enemies: Acts 7:54 depicts hatred and animosity.

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 Proverbs 16:32

He that is slow to anger is better than the mighty: The people's quick anger in Acts 7:54 contradicts this.

Proverbs 16:32: [He that is] slow to anger [is] better than the mighty; and he that ruleth his spirit than he that taketh a city.

Contradiction with Romans 12:21

Be not overcome of evil, but overcome evil with good: The violent reaction in Acts 7:54 opposes this guidance.

Romans 12:21: Be not overcome of evil, but overcome evil with good.

Contradiction with James 1:19

Let every man be swift to hear, slow to speak, slow to wrath: Acts 7:54 illustrates the opposite behavior.

James 1:19: Wherefore, my beloved brethren, let every man be swift to hear, slow to speak, slow to wrath:
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