Contradictions and Paradoxes in Acts 9:21

Check out Contradictions Catalog of Acts 9:21 for the comprehensive list of verses that contradicts Acts 9:21. Some key contradictions and paradoxes are described below.

According to Luke, the people were really surprised and confused because this man used to be mean to people who loved Jesus, and now he was talking about Jesus in a good way. They couldn't believe he had changed so much.

Acts 9:21: But all that heard [him] were amazed, and said; Is not this he that destroyed them which called on this name in Jerusalem, and came hither for that intent, that he might bring them bound unto the chief priests?

Contradiction with Galatians 1:23

Acts 9:21 emphasizes astonishment at Saul's conversion, while Galatians 1:23 highlights acceptance and the spread of his new faith.

Galatians 1:23: But they had heard only, That he which persecuted us in times past now preacheth the faith which once he destroyed.

Contradiction with Acts 22:16

Acts 9:21 describes the reaction to Saul's preaching, while Acts 22:16 instructs him on immediate action after conversion, showing urgency rather than astonishment.

Acts 22:16: And now why tarriest thou? arise, and be baptized, and wash away thy sins, calling on the name of the Lord.

Contradiction with 1 Timothy 1:15

Acts 9:21 focuses on disbelief in Saul's transformation, whereas 1 Timothy 1:15 affirms his complete acceptance as a key example of faith transformation.

1 Timothy 1:15: This [is] a faithful saying, and worthy of all acceptation, that Christ Jesus came into the world to save sinners; of whom I am chief.

Contradiction with Philippians 3:6

Acts 9:21 highlights the change in Saul's preaching, contradicting Philippians 3:6 where he boasts about his former zeal in persecuting Christians.

Philippians 3:6: Concerning zeal, persecuting the church; touching the righteousness which is in the law, blameless.
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