Contradictions and Paradoxes in Acts 9:8

Check out Contradictions Catalog of Acts 9:8 for the comprehensive list of verses that contradicts Acts 9:8. Some key contradictions and paradoxes are described below.

According to Luke, when Saul got up from the ground, he couldn't see anyone because he was blind, so others had to hold his hand and guide him to the city of Damascus. This was an important moment because it showed that Saul needed help and was about to change in a big way.

Acts 9:8: And Saul arose from the earth; and when his eyes were opened, he saw no man: but they led him by the hand, and brought [him] into Damascus.

Contradiction with Acts 22:9

Acts 9:7 states that Paul's companions heard a voice, while Acts 22:9 claims they did not hear the voice.

Acts 22:9: And they that were with me saw indeed the light, and were afraid; but they heard not the voice of him that spake to me.

Contradiction with Acts 26:13

Acts 26:13 suggests that the light shone around Paul and all his companions, contradicting Acts 9:8 where it's implied only Paul was affected by the event since only he was blinded.

Acts 26:13: At midday, O king, I saw in the way a light from heaven, above the brightness of the sun, shining round about me and them which journeyed with me.

Paradox #1

The contradiction arises when comparing Acts 9:8 with Acts 22:9 and Acts 26:14. In Acts 9:8, it suggests that Saul's companions heard a voice but saw no one. However, in Acts 22:9, it's mentioned that they did not hear the voice. This presents an inconsistency regarding whether Saul's companions actually heard the voice during Saul's experience on the road to Damascus.

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