Contradictions and Paradoxes in Acts 14:13

Check out Contradictions Catalog of Acts 14:13 for the comprehensive list of verses that contradicts Acts 14:13. Some key contradictions and paradoxes are described below.

According to Luke, the author of Acts, people brought animals and flowers because they thought Paul and Barnabas were gods and wanted to give them a special gift, but Paul and Barnabas were just trying to share God's message. They wanted everyone to know that only the true God should be worshipped.

Acts 14:13: Then the priest of Jupiter, which was before their city, brought oxen and garlands unto the gates, and would have done sacrifice with the people.

Contradiction with Exodus 20:3

This verse commands worship only to God, contradicting any notion of sacrificial worship to other beings as suggested in Acts 14:13.

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

Contradiction with Isaiah 42:8

God declares His exclusivity in receiving glory, contrasting the act of preparing sacrifices to humans in Acts 14:13.

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 Matthew 4:10

Jesus reiterates worship should be directed solely to God, opposing the sacrificial intentions toward men in Acts 14:13.

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.

Contradiction with Romans 1:25

This verse warns against exchanging the truth of God for lies and worshiping creation rather than the Creator, opposing the sacrificial actions in Acts 14:13.

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 Revelation 22:8-9

This passage shows an angel refusing worship, pointing out that worship should only be directed to God, not men, contrary to Acts 14:13.

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.
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