Contradictions and Paradoxes in Acts 7:57

Check out Contradictions Catalog of Acts 7:57 for the comprehensive list of verses that contradicts Acts 7:57. Some key contradictions and paradoxes are described below.

According to Luke, the people were very upset and didn't want to hear what Stephen was saying, so they covered their ears and all rushed at him together. They were acting out of anger and didn't want to listen to Stephen's message.

Acts 7:57: Then they cried out with a loud voice, and stopped their ears, and ran upon him with one accord,

Contradiction with Proverbs 15:1

Explains the power of a gentle response, which contradicts the violent reaction of stopping ears in Acts 7:57.

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

Contradiction with Matthew 5:39

Teaches to turn the other cheek, contrasting with the aggressive behavior seen in Acts 7:57.

Matthew 5:39: But I say unto you, That ye resist not evil: but whosoever shall smite thee on thy right cheek, turn to him the other also.

Contradiction with James 1:19

Advises being swift to hear and slow to wrath, which is opposite to the actions in Acts 7:57.

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

Contradiction with Luke 6:27-28

Encourages loving and blessing enemies rather than rejecting and attacking, as in Acts 7:57.

Luke 6:27-28: But I say unto you which hear, Love your enemies, do good to them which hate you,

Contradiction with Romans 12:18

Urges to live peaceably with all men, conflicting with the hostile actions in Acts 7:57.

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