Contradiction with 2 Chronicles 20:15
Suggests divine guidance can be communicated to a group, whereas Acts 8:29 implies individual guidance.
2 Chronicles 20:15: And he said, Hearken ye, all Judah, and ye inhabitants of Jerusalem, and thou king Jehoshaphat, Thus saith the LORD unto you, Be not afraid nor dismayed by reason of this great multitude; for the battle [is] not yours, but God's.
Contradiction with 1 Samuel 16:7
Indicates that God looks at the heart, while Acts 8:29 focuses on following direct external instructions.
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 Proverbs 16:9
Implies that a person's heart plans their way, suggesting internal decision-making, in contrast to the external instruction in Acts 8:29.
Proverbs 16:9: A man's heart deviseth his way: but the LORD directeth his steps.
Contradiction with Jonah 1:1-3
Shows a reluctance to follow divine instruction initially, unlike the immediate compliance implied in Acts 8:29.
Jonah 1:1-3: Now the word of the LORD came unto Jonah the son of Amittai, saying, [Jonah: Gr. Jonas]
Contradiction with Matthew 16:22
Peter contradicts Jesus' direct instruction, unlike the cooperation seen in Acts 8:29.
Matthew 16:22: Then Peter took him, and began to rebuke him, saying, Be it far from thee, Lord: this shall not be unto thee. [Be...: Gr. Pity thyself]
Contradiction with Jonah 4:1-2
Exhibits dissatisfaction after following divine guidance, while Acts 8:29 suggests positive cooperation.
Jonah 4:1-2: But it displeased Jonah exceedingly, and he was very angry.