Contradiction with Acts 10:34
This verse states that God shows no partiality, contradicting Acts 9:13 where Ananias seems to express skepticism about God's choice of Saul.
Acts 10:34: Then Peter opened [his] mouth, and said, Of a truth I perceive that God is no respecter of persons:
Contradiction with Acts 15:8-9
God, who knows the heart, gave the Holy Spirit to the Gentiles without distinction, contrasting with Ananias's hesitation in accepting Saul based on his past.
Acts 15:8-9: And God, which knoweth the hearts, bare them witness, giving them the Holy Ghost, even as [he did] unto us;
Contradiction with 1 Samuel 16:7
God looks at the heart rather than outward appearances, which goes against Ananias's focus on Saul's past deeds.
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 Romans 11:29
God's gifts and calling are without repentance, opposing Ananias's doubt about Saul's transformation.
Romans 11:29: For the gifts and calling of God [are] without repentance.
Contradiction with Proverbs 3:5
Trust in the Lord with all your heart and lean not on your own understanding, contrasting Ananias's reliance on his understanding of Saul's past.
Proverbs 3:5: Trust in the LORD with all thine heart; and lean not unto thine own understanding.
Paradox #1
The potential contradiction in Acts 9:13 could be the tension between forgiveness and justice. The verse involves someone questioning the transformation of a person known for wrongdoing. This raises a conflict about whether past actions should be held against someone, despite changes they may have undergone. This can create a challenge in balancing the desire for justice with the values of forgiveness and redemption.