Contradiction with Jeremiah 17:9
Describes the heart as deceitful, contradicting Acts 8:11 by implying that people should not easily believe in signs or sorcery.
Jeremiah 17:9: The heart [is] deceitful above all [things], and desperately wicked: who can know it?
Contradiction with Matthew 24:24
Warns about false prophets showing great signs, contradicting the belief because Acts 8:11 suggests people are easily swayed by such signs.
Matthew 24:24: For there shall arise false Christs, and false prophets, and shall shew great signs and wonders; insomuch that, if [it were] possible, they shall deceive the very elect.
Contradiction with 1 John 4:1
Advises testing the spirits, which contradicts the acceptance of sorcery in Acts 8:11 by encouraging discernment instead of belief in false acts.
1 John 4:1: Beloved, believe not every spirit, but try the spirits whether they are of God: because many false prophets are gone out into the world.
Contradiction with Exodus 7:11-12
Shows God overpowering sorcery, contradicting the impression in Acts 8:11 that sorcery can be truly convincing or hold real power.
Exodus 7:11-12: 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 19:31
Warns against turning to mediums, contradicting Acts 8:11 where people gave heed to sorcery.
Leviticus 19:31: Regard not them that have familiar spirits, neither seek after wizards, to be defiled by them: I [am] the LORD your God.
Contradiction with Deuteronomy 18:10-12
Condemns sorcery and considers it an abomination, contradicting Acts 8:11 where sorcery influences people.
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 Isaiah 8:19
Advises against seeking wizards, contradicting Acts 8:11 which shows people heeding a sorcerer.
Isaiah 8:19: And when they shall say unto you, Seek unto them that have familiar spirits, and unto wizards that peep, and that mutter: should not a people seek unto their God? for the living to the dead?
Contradiction with Galatians 5:19-21
Lists sorcery as a work of the flesh, contradicting Acts 8:11 which indicates people followed it.
Galatians 5:19-21: Now the works of the flesh are manifest, which are [these]; Adultery, fornication, uncleanness, lasciviousness,
Contradiction with Revelation 21:8
States sorcerers will face the second death, contradicting Acts 8:11 where people are persuaded by sorcery.
Revelation 21:8: But the fearful, and unbelieving, and the abominable, and murderers, and whoremongers, and sorcerers, and idolaters, and all liars, shall have their part in the lake which burneth with fire and brimstone: which is the second death.