Contradiction with Acts 14:15
This verse contradicts Acts 12:21 by emphasizing that humans should not be worshiped as gods, highlighting that Paul and Barnabas rejected divine honors.
Acts 14:15: And saying, Sirs, why do ye these things? We also are men of like passions with you, and preach unto you that ye should turn from these vanities unto the living God, which made heaven, and earth, and the sea, and all things that are therein:
Contradiction with Exodus 20:3
This verse, "Thou shalt have no other gods before me," contradicts Acts 12:21 by upholding God's exclusivity in worship, countering Herod's acceptance of divine-like adoration.
Exodus 20:3: Thou shalt have no other gods before me.
Contradiction with Isaiah 42:8
God declares He will not give His glory to another, which contradicts the act of Herod receiving glorification like a god in Acts 12:21.
Isaiah 42:8: I [am] the LORD: that [is] my name: and my glory will I not give to another, neither my praise to graven images.
Contradiction with Romans 1:25
This verse contradicts Acts 12:21 by condemning the exchange of worship of the Creator for the creature, which mirrors the actions of people attributing divine status to Herod.
Romans 1:25: Who changed the truth of God into a lie, and worshipped and served the creature more than the Creator, who is blessed for ever. Amen. [more: or, rather]
Contradiction with 1 Corinthians 8:6
Here, the verse upholds that there is but one God, thereby contradicting the implicit divine recognition Herod received in Acts 12:21.
1 Corinthians 8:6: But to us [there is but] one God, the Father, of whom [are] all things, and we in him; and one Lord Jesus Christ, by whom [are] all things, and we by him. [in: or, for]
Contradiction with Revelation 19:10
This verse contradicts Acts 12:21 by presenting the right response to worship—rejecting it and directing it solely to God, unlike Herod's acceptance of it.
Revelation 19:10: And I fell at his feet to worship him. And he said unto me, See [thou do it] not: I am thy fellowservant, and of thy brethren that have the testimony of Jesus: worship God: for the testimony of Jesus is the spirit of prophecy.
Contradiction with Jeremiah 9:23-24
Contradicting Acts 12:21, this verse advises against boasting in human wisdom or might, promoting boasting in the knowledge of God alone.
Jeremiah 9:23-24: Thus saith the LORD, Let not the wise [man] glory in his wisdom, neither let the mighty [man] glory in his might, let not the rich [man] glory in his riches:
Contradiction with Psalm 115:1
"Not unto us, O Lord, not unto us, but unto thy name give glory," contradicts Acts 12:21 by emphasizing that glory belongs to God alone.
Psalm 115:1: Not unto us, O LORD, not unto us, but unto thy name give glory, for thy mercy, [and] for thy truth's sake.
Contradiction with Matthew 4:10
Jesus' rebuke to worship only God contradicts the people's act of giving Herod god-like praise in Acts 12:21.
Matthew 4:10: Then saith Jesus unto him, Get thee hence, Satan: for it is written, Thou shalt worship the Lord thy God, and him only shalt thou serve.