Contradiction with Matthew 5:44
Acts 13:8 describes Elymas the sorcerer opposing the ministry, while in Matthew 5:44, Jesus instructs to love enemies and pray for those who persecute you.
Matthew 5:44: But I say unto you, Love your enemies, bless them that curse you, do good to them that hate you, and pray for them which despitefully use you, and persecute you;
Contradiction with Romans 12:21
Acts 13:8 shows resistance against good, whereas Romans 12:21 teaches to overcome evil with good.
Romans 12:21: Be not overcome of evil, but overcome evil with good.
Contradiction with James 4:7
Acts 13:8 depicts opposition to the apostles, but James 4:7 tells believers to submit to God and resist the devil.
James 4:7: Submit yourselves therefore to God. Resist the devil, and he will flee from you.
Contradiction with Proverbs 3:7
Acts 13:8 features Elymas acting in his own wisdom against God’s message, while Proverbs 3:7 advises not to be wise in one's own eyes but fear the Lord.
Proverbs 3:7: Be not wise in thine own eyes: fear the LORD, and depart from evil.
Contradiction with 1 Peter 3:9
Acts 13:8 involves confrontation, yet 1 Peter 3:9 encourages not to repay evil with evil but to bless others.
1 Peter 3:9: Not rendering evil for evil, or railing for railing: but contrariwise blessing; knowing that ye are thereunto called, that ye should inherit a blessing.
Contradiction with 2 Timothy 2:24
Acts 13:8 presents Elymas as a contender, whereas 2 Timothy 2:24 calls for the Lord’s servant to not be quarrelsome.
2 Timothy 2:24: And the servant of the Lord must not strive; but be gentle unto all [men], apt to teach, patient, [patient: or, forbearing]
Contradiction with Ephesians 4:32
Acts 13:8 involves malice and obstruction, however, Ephesians 4:32 encourages kindness and forgiveness among people.
Ephesians 4:32: And be ye kind one to another, tenderhearted, forgiving one another, even as God for Christ's sake hath forgiven you.
Contradiction with John 14:27
Acts 13:8 shows conflict and disturbance, while John 14:27 offers peace and commands not to be troubled or afraid.
John 14:27: Peace I leave with you, my peace I give unto you: not as the world giveth, give I unto you. Let not your heart be troubled, neither let it be afraid.