A misinterpretation of Acts 24:12 is viewing Paul's statement as a claim that he never engaged in public teaching, debate, or evangelism at all, whereas he specifically denies causing disorderly disturbances, having taught boldly yet peacefully elsewhere; another error is using it to promote a non-confrontational faith that avoids all controversy, ignoring Paul's extensive history of reasoned discourse, synagogue preaching, and defense of Christian doctrine throughout his ministry.
Acts 24:12
King James Version (1769)
12 And they neither found me in the temple disputing with any man, neither raising up the people, neither in the synagogues, nor in the city:
In Acts 24:12, Paul defends himself before Governor Felix by declaring that his Jewish accusers found no evidence of him disputing disruptively in the temple, inciting crowds, teaching controversially in synagogues, or causing unrest anywhere in Jerusalem, emphasizing his innocence against charges of sedition and his commitment to peaceful, lawful proclamation of the gospel amid false accusations from those opposing his message about the resurrection.