Contradiction with Acts 10:25-26
These verses show Peter refusing worship, stating he is just a man, contradicting the reverence given to Simon in Acts 8:10.
Acts 10:25-26: And as Peter was coming in, Cornelius met him, and fell down at his feet, and worshipped [him].
Contradiction with Matthew 4:10
Jesus instructs to worship God alone, opposing Simon being given heed as if divine in Acts 8:10.
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, in contrast to the awe towards Simon in Acts 8:10.
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 Isaiah 42:8
God declares He will not give His glory to another, opposing the high regard for Simon in Acts 8:10.
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.
Paradox #1
Acts 8:10 describes people giving high regard to Simon the sorcerer, attributing his abilities to the divine power of God. The contradiction or conflict here could be the tension between recognizing true divine power and the human tendency to mistakenly attribute such power to individuals who perform impressive acts, which may not be genuinely from God. This raises questions about discernment and the proper recognition of divine versus human or deceptive power.