Contradiction with Matthew 7:13-14
Acts 9:2 mentions "the way" as a specific path or teaching, whereas Matthew 7:13-14 speaks of the way being broad that leads to destruction and narrow that leads to life, suggesting differing interpretations of "the way."
Matthew 7:13-14: Enter ye in at the strait gate: for wide [is] the gate, and broad [is] the way, that leadeth to destruction, and many there be which go in thereat: [strait: or, narrow]
Contradiction with John 14:6
Acts 9:2 refers to "the way" as a group or sect, while John 14:6 refers to Jesus himself as "the way," implying a difference in understanding of what or who "the way" is.
John 14:6: Jesus saith unto him, I am the way, the truth, and the life: no man cometh unto the Father, but by me.
Contradiction with Galatians 2:16
Acts 9:2 involves following "the way" as a means of faith, yet Galatians 2:16 emphasizes justification by faith in Jesus Christ, not by following "the way" or the law, suggesting contrasting paths to righteousness.
Galatians 2:16: Knowing that a man is not justified by the works of the law, but by the faith of Jesus Christ, even we have believed in Jesus Christ, that we might be justified by the faith of Christ, and not by the works of the law: for by the works of the law shall no flesh be justified.
Contradiction with Romans 4:5
Acts 9:2 is about following a prescribed way, while Romans 4:5 highlights faith in God rather than works or specific ways, presenting a potential conflict between faith and following a set path.
Romans 4:5: But to him that worketh not, but believeth on him that justifieth the ungodly, his faith is counted for righteousness.
Contradiction with Ephesians 2:8-9
Acts 9:2 emphasizes adherence to "the way," while Ephesians 2:8-9 declares salvation as a gift from God, not from works or adherence, illustrating a contradiction in means of achieving salvation.
Ephesians 2:8-9: For by grace are ye saved through faith; and that not of yourselves: [it is] the gift of God: