Contradictions and Paradoxes in Acts 7:58

Check out Contradictions Catalog of Acts 7:58 for the comprehensive list of verses that contradicts Acts 7:58. Some key contradictions and paradoxes are described below.

According to Luke, the author of the book, some people got very angry and threw rocks at a man named Stephen outside the city. They all placed their coats by a young man named Saul, who watched it happen.

Acts 7:58: And cast [him] out of the city, and stoned [him]: and the witnesses laid down their clothes at a young man's feet, whose name was Saul.

Contradiction with Proverbs 24:17

This verse advises not to rejoice when an enemy falls, contradicting the act of stoning in Acts 7:58.

Proverbs 24:17: Rejoice not when thine enemy falleth, and let not thine heart be glad when he stumbleth:

Contradiction with Matthew 5:44

Commands to love your enemies, which contradicts the act of stoning Stephen.

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 Luke 6:37

Advises against judging and condemning, while Acts 7:58 involves condemnation by stoning.

Luke 6:37: Judge not, and ye shall not be judged: condemn not, and ye shall not be condemned: forgive, and ye shall be forgiven:

Contradiction with John 8:7

Jesus challenges those without sin to cast the first stone, contradicting the stoning in Acts 7:58.

John 8:7: So when they continued asking him, he lifted up himself, and said unto them, He that is without sin among you, let him first cast a stone at her.

Contradiction with Romans 12:19

Teaches that vengeance belongs to God, opposing the action taken in Acts 7:58.

Romans 12:19: Dearly beloved, avenge not yourselves, but [rather] give place unto wrath: for it is written, Vengeance [is] mine; I will repay, saith the Lord.
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