Contradiction with Exodus 20:3
This verse emphasizes worshiping only God, whereas Acts 14:18 depicts people wanting to worship Paul and Barnabas, highlighting a contradiction in whom worship is directed towards.
Exodus 20:3: Thou shalt have no other gods before me.
Contradiction with Matthew 4:10
Jesus instructs to worship only God, contrasting with Acts 14:18 where people attempt to offer sacrifices to human figures, not adhering to this directive.
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
Warns against worshiping creation rather than the Creator, challenging the action in Acts 14:18 where people try to worship humans instead.
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 19:10
An angel refuses worship, acknowledging the sole worship due to God, similar to the rebuff in Acts 14:18 but underlining a consistent message throughout scripture against idolatry.
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 Isaiah 42:8
God declares that His glory will not be given to another, which is relevant to Acts 14:18 where people mistakenly attempt to give divine honor to apostles.
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.