Contradictions and Paradoxes in Acts 8:34

Check out Contradictions Catalog of Acts 8:34 for the comprehensive list of verses that contradicts Acts 8:34. Some key contradictions and paradoxes are described below.

According to Luke, the eunuch asked Philip to help him understand the Bible. He wanted to know if the prophet was talking about himself or someone else.

Acts 8:34: And the eunuch answered Philip, and said, I pray thee, of whom speaketh the prophet this? of himself, or of some other man?

Contradiction with Proverbs 3:5

Contradicts as it advises to trust in the Lord with all your heart and not rely on your own understanding, while Acts 8:34 reflects a questioning and inquisitive approach for understanding.

Proverbs 3:5: Trust in the LORD with all thine heart; and lean not unto thine own understanding.

Contradiction with Ecclesiastes 12:12

Contradicts by warning that much study is wearisome, while Acts 8:34 shows a pursuit of understanding through questioning.

Ecclesiastes 12:12: And further, by these, my son, be admonished: of making many books [there is] no end; and much study [is] a weariness of the flesh. [study: or, reading]

Contradiction with 1 Corinthians 2:14

Contradicts as it states the natural man cannot understand spiritual matters without the Spirit, while Acts 8:34 shows someone seeking to understand scripture purely through explanation.

1 Corinthians 2:14: But the natural man receiveth not the things of the Spirit of God: for they are foolishness unto him: neither can he know [them], because they are spiritually discerned.

Contradiction with Matthew 11:25

Contradicts as it speaks of truth being hidden from the wise and learned, while Acts 8:34 implies understanding can be gained through teaching.

Matthew 11:25: At that time Jesus answered and said, I thank thee, O Father, Lord of heaven and earth, because thou hast hid these things from the wise and prudent, and hast revealed them unto babes.

Contradiction with Isaiah 55:8-9

Contradicts by emphasizing that God's ways and thoughts are higher than human understanding, while Acts 8:34 involves attempting to comprehend God's message.

Isaiah 55:8-9: For my thoughts [are] not your thoughts, neither [are] your ways my ways, saith the LORD.
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