Contradictions and Paradoxes in Acts 9:16

Check out Contradictions Catalog of Acts 9:16 for the comprehensive list of verses that contradicts Acts 9:16. Some key contradictions and paradoxes are described below.

According to Luke, Jesus is telling a man named Saul that he will have to go through hard times because he will be following Jesus and telling others about Him. These tough times will happen because Saul is doing what Jesus wants him to do.

Acts 9:16: For I will shew him how great things he must suffer for my name's sake.

Contradiction with Matthew 11:30

In Acts 9:16, it is implied that Paul must suffer for Christ's sake, whereas Matthew 11:30 speaks of Christ's yoke being easy and His burden light.

Matthew 11:30: For my yoke [is] easy, and my burden is light.

Contradiction with 1 Thessalonians 4:7

Acts 9:16 suggests suffering for Christ, while 1 Thessalonians 4:7 emphasizes a calling to holiness and not affliction.

1 Thessalonians 4:7: For God hath not called us unto uncleanness, but unto holiness.

Contradiction with 2 Timothy 3:12

While Acts 9:16 specifically mentions Paul’s suffering, 2 Timothy 3:12 states that all who live godly lives will suffer persecution, contradicting the individual focus of Acts 9:16 by generalizing suffering.

2 Timothy 3:12: Yea, and all that will live godly in Christ Jesus shall suffer persecution.

Contradiction with Romans 8:37

Acts 9:16 focuses on the prediction of suffering, but Romans 8:37 declares believers as more than conquerors through Christ, promoting victory over suffering.

Romans 8:37: Nay, in all these things we are more than conquerors through him that loved us.
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