Contradictions and Paradoxes in Acts 9:24

Check out Contradictions Catalog of Acts 9:24 for the comprehensive list of verses that contradicts Acts 9:24. Some key contradictions and paradoxes are described below.

According to Luke, the writer of the book, some people wanted to harm Saul, so they kept an eye on the city gates all day and night to try and catch him. But Saul found out about their plan.

Acts 9:24: But their laying await was known of Saul. And they watched the gates day and night to kill him.

Contradiction with Matthew 10:16

This verse advises being wise and innocent, which contrasts with the deceitful watch laid in Acts 9:24.

Matthew 10:16: Behold, I send you forth as sheep in the midst of wolves: be ye therefore wise as serpents, and harmless as doves. [harmless: or, simple]

Contradiction with Romans 12:17

This verse instructs not to repay evil for evil, contrasting with the harmful intent against Saul in Acts 9:24.

Romans 12:17: Recompense to no man evil for evil. Provide things honest in the sight of all men.

Contradiction with Proverbs 3:29

Advises against plotting harm against a neighbor, contradicting the ambush plotted in Acts 9:24.

Proverbs 3:29: Devise not evil against thy neighbour, seeing he dwelleth securely by thee. [Devise...: or, Practise no evil]

Contradiction with Proverbs 24:28

Warns against being a witness without cause and misleading others, conflicting with the conspiracy in Acts 9:24.

Proverbs 24:28: Be not a witness against thy neighbour without cause; and deceive [not] with thy lips.

Contradiction with Exodus 23:1

Prohibits circulating false reports and conspiring, contrary to the scheme in Acts 9:24.

Exodus 23:1: Thou shalt not raise a false report: put not thine hand with the wicked to be an unrighteous witness. [raise: or, receive]

Contradiction with Proverbs 6:16-19

Lists things God hates, including plotting wickedness, which contrasts with the plot in Acts 9:24.

Proverbs 6:16-19: These six [things] doth the LORD hate: yea, seven [are] an abomination unto him: [unto...: Heb. of his soul]

Contradiction with 1 Peter 3:9

Encourages not repaying evil with evil, opposing the malevolent plan in Acts 9:24.

1 Peter 3:9: Not rendering evil for evil, or railing for railing: but contrariwise blessing; knowing that ye are thereunto called, that ye should inherit a blessing.

Contradiction with Psalm 35:20

Mentions not devising deceitful matters against peaceful ones, opposing the intentions in Acts 9:24.

Psalm 35:20: For they speak not peace: but they devise deceitful matters against [them that are] quiet in the land.

Contradiction with Psalm 37:12

Describes wicked plotting against the righteous, directly mirroring and thus contradicting the planned ambush in Acts 9:24.

Psalm 37:12: The wicked plotteth against the just, and gnasheth upon him with his teeth. [plotteth: or, practiseth]
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