Contradiction with John 16:13
This verse suggests the Holy Spirit will guide believers into all truth independently, which contrasts with Acts 8:31 where guidance from another person is needed to understand scripture.
John 16:13: Howbeit when he, the Spirit of truth, is come, he will guide you into all truth: for he shall not speak of himself; but whatsoever he shall hear, [that] shall he speak: and he will shew you things to come.
Contradiction with 1 John 2:27
This verse implies believers do not need external teachers because the anointing teaches all things, contradicting Acts 8:31 which illustrates the need for guidance.
1 John 2:27: But the anointing which ye have received of him abideth in you, and ye need not that any man teach you: but as the same anointing teacheth you of all things, and is truth, and is no lie, and even as it hath taught you, ye shall abide in him. [in him: or, in it]
Contradiction with Jeremiah 31:34
This verse speaks of a time when no one will need to teach another, as all will know the Lord, contradicting the requirement for guidance described in Acts 8:31.
Jeremiah 31:34: And they shall teach no more every man his neighbour, and every man his brother, saying, Know the LORD: for they shall all know me, from the least of them unto the greatest of them, saith the LORD: for I will forgive their iniquity, and I will remember their sin no more.
Contradiction with James 1:5
This verse suggests that if anyone lacks wisdom, they should ask God directly for understanding, which contradicts with Acts 8:31 where human assistance in understanding is sought.
James 1:5: If any of you lack wisdom, let him ask of God, that giveth to all [men] liberally, and upbraideth not; and it shall be given him.
Paradox #1
The contradiction or conflict in Acts 8:31 might be seen as the need for guidance in understanding religious texts, which could raise questions about individual interpretation versus relying on authority figures. This could conflict with the idea that one should have a personal, direct relationship with spiritual teachings.