Contradictions and Paradoxes in Acts 9:17

Check out Contradictions Catalog of Acts 9:17 for the comprehensive list of verses that contradicts Acts 9:17. Some key contradictions and paradoxes are described below.

According to Luke, Ananias listened to God and helped Saul by praying for him so he could see again and feel God's special presence. This story shows that God can change people, and that Saul was chosen to do good things for God.

Acts 9:17: And Ananias went his way, and entered into the house; and putting his hands on him said, Brother Saul, the Lord, [even] Jesus, that appeared unto thee in the way as thou camest, hath sent me, that thou mightest receive thy sight, and be filled with the Holy Ghost.

Contradiction with Acts 23:1

Paul asserts he has lived in all good conscience before God until this day, contradicting his prior persecution of Christians prior to meeting Ananias in Acts 9:17.

Acts 23:1: And Paul, earnestly beholding the council, said, Men [and] brethren, I have lived in all good conscience before God until this day.

Contradiction with Galatians 1:12

Paul emphasizes receiving the gospel directly through revelation from Jesus Christ, not through human teaching, contrasting Ananias's role in assisting Paul in Acts 9:17.

Galatians 1:12: For I neither received it of man, neither was I taught [it], but by the revelation of Jesus Christ.

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