Contradictions and Paradoxes in Acts 9:1

Check out Contradictions Catalog of Acts 9:1 for the comprehensive list of verses that contradicts Acts 9:1. Some key contradictions and paradoxes are described below.

According to Luke, this verse shows that Saul was very angry and wanted to hurt people who followed Jesus. He went to talk to the high priest because he wanted help to catch them.

Acts 9:1: And Saul, yet breathing out threatenings and slaughter against the disciples of the Lord, went unto the high priest,

Contradiction with Matthew 5:44

Acts 9:1 describes Saul's threats and persecutions against Christians, while Matthew 5:44 commands to love your enemies and pray for those who persecute you.

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 Exodus 20:13

Acts 9:1 implies a readiness to kill or imprison, contrasting with the commandment "Thou shalt not kill."

Exodus 20:13: Thou shalt not kill.

Contradiction with Romans 12:21

Acts 9:1 shows Saul being overcome by evil intentions, whereas Romans 12:21 instructs not to be overcome by evil but to overcome evil with good.

Romans 12:21: Be not overcome of evil, but overcome evil with good.

Contradiction with Galatians 5:19-21

Acts 9:1 displays acts of aggression and hostility, while Galatians 5:19-21 warns that those who practice such works of the flesh will not inherit the kingdom of God.

Galatians 5:19-21: Now the works of the flesh are manifest, which are [these]; Adultery, fornication, uncleanness, lasciviousness,
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