Contradictions and Paradoxes in Acts 9:4

Check out Contradictions Catalog of Acts 9:4 for the comprehensive list of verses that contradicts Acts 9:4. Some key contradictions and paradoxes are described below.

According to Luke, this story shows how Saul, who was hurting Jesus' friends, was stopped by Jesus Himself from the sky. Jesus wanted Saul to know that by hurting His friends, Saul was hurting Him too.

Acts 9:4: And he fell to the earth, and heard a voice saying unto him, Saul, Saul, why persecutest thou me?

Contradiction with Proverbs 26:4

While Acts 9:4 depicts a divine encounter and direct communication, Proverbs advises against engaging in futile interactions, which could be seen as contradictory in terms of communication with perceived folly.

Proverbs 26:4: Answer not a fool according to his folly, lest thou also be like unto him.

Contradiction with John 1:18

Acts 9:4 describes a direct voice from heaven, whereas John states that no one has seen God at any time, implying a contradiction in experiencing a divine manifestation.

John 1:18: No man hath seen God at any time; the only begotten Son, which is in the bosom of the Father, he hath declared [him].

Contradiction with Romans 3:11

Acts 9:4 implies seeking God or being sought by Him through a direct call, whereas Romans states no one seeks God, presenting a contradiction in the initiative for divine pursuit.

Romans 3:11: There is none that understandeth, there is none that seeketh after God.

Contradiction with Galatians 1:12

Paul claims in Galatians to have received revelation directly from Jesus, which could be seen as contradictory to Acts 9:4, where a divine voice is heard as an external experience.

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

Contradiction with 1 Corinthians 14:33

Acts 9:4 involves a dramatic intervention, while this verse states God is not the author of confusion, presenting a potential contradiction in divine interaction methods.

1 Corinthians 14:33: For God is not [the author] of confusion, but of peace, as in all churches of the saints. [confusion: Gr. tumult, or, unquietness]
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