Contradictions and Paradoxes in Acts 14:12

Check out Contradictions Catalog of Acts 14:12 for the comprehensive list of verses that contradicts Acts 14:12. Some key contradictions and paradoxes are described below.

According to Luke, the author of the book, people thought Barnabas was like a powerful god named Jupiter and Paul was like a god named Mercurius because he was the one who talked the most. They made this mistake because of the amazing things Paul and Barnabas were doing.

Acts 14:12: And they called Barnabas, Jupiter; and Paul, Mercurius, because he was the chief speaker.

Contradiction with Isaiah 42:8

This verse contradicts Acts 14:12 as it states that God will not share His glory with another, whereas Acts 14:12 refers to human apostles being likened to gods.

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 Exodus 20:3

This verse contradicts Acts 14:12 by emphasizing that worship should be directed only to the true God, in contrast to Acts 14:12 where Paul and Barnabas are mistakenly identified as gods.

Exodus 20:3: Thou shalt have no other gods before me.

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