Contradiction with Matthew 4:9
This verse involves Satan asking Jesus to fall down and worship him, which implies bowing down is acceptable in certain contexts, contradicting the directive not to bow before men in Acts 10:26.
Matthew 4:9: And saith unto him, All these things will I give thee, if thou wilt fall down and worship me.
Contradiction with Revelation 22:8-9
John falls down to worship an angel, but is corrected not to worship him, similar to Acts 10:26, yet this involves divine presences rather than humans.
Revelation 22:8-9: And I John saw these things, and heard [them]. And when I had heard and seen, I fell down to worship before the feet of the angel which shewed me these things.
Contradiction with Philippians 2:10
This verse suggests that every knee should bow to Jesus, indicating a context where bowing is intended, which contrasts with the instruction in Acts 10:26 not to bow to Peter as he is just a man.
Philippians 2:10: That at the name of Jesus every knee should bow, of [things] in heaven, and [things] in earth, and [things] under the earth;
Paradox #1
Acts 10:26 might raise questions about human authority versus divine authority. In some instances, people might interpret this verse as a reminder that only God should be worshiped or treated as divine, which could contrast with situations where human leaders, even in religious contexts, are given excessive reverence or authority. The contradiction might arise when religious practices or beliefs elevate human figures too highly, conflicting with this emphasis on humility and the divine distinction.
Paradox #2
The moral conflict in Acts 10:26 could arise from the idea of humility versus leadership. While the verse suggests that no person is greater than another, this can conflict with societal structures where leaders are often placed above others. Balancing humility with the roles and responsibilities of leadership might create tension or contradiction in applying this teaching in real life.