Contradiction with Acts 13:8
Elymas the sorcerer opposed the message of God, showing a conflict between using magical practices and God's work, unlike Acts 19:14, where sons of a Jewish priest engage in exorcism.
Acts 13:8: But Elymas the sorcerer (for so is his name by interpretation) withstood them, seeking to turn away the deputy from the faith.
Contradiction with Deuteronomy 18:10-12
These verses condemn practices such as divination and sorcery, which contradicts Acts 19:14 where Jewish exorcists practice their arts.
Deuteronomy 18:10-12: There shall not be found among you [any one] that maketh his son or his daughter to pass through the fire, [or] that useth divination, [or] an observer of times, or an enchanter, or a witch,
Contradiction with Exodus 7:11
Egyptian magicians (sorcerers) emulate miracles, demonstrating a theme of false spiritual authority similar to Acts 19:14, where Jewish exorcists attempt to use Jesus' name.
Exodus 7:11: Then Pharaoh also called the wise men and the sorcerers: now the magicians of Egypt, they also did in like manner with their enchantments.
Contradiction with Leviticus 20:6
Warns against following those with familiar spirits, contrary to Acts 19:14 where sons of Sceva attempt exorcisms.
Leviticus 20:6: And the soul that turneth after such as have familiar spirits, and after wizards, to go a whoring after them, I will even set my face against that soul, and will cut him off from among his people.
Contradiction with 1 Samuel 28:7
Saul seeks a medium for insights, contesting the legitimacy of supernatural practices found in Acts 19:14 with the sons of Sceva's exorcisms.
1 Samuel 28:7: Then said Saul unto his servants, Seek me a woman that hath a familiar spirit, that I may go to her, and enquire of her. And his servants said to him, Behold, [there is] a woman that hath a familiar spirit at Endor.