In Acts 10:26, Peter also refuses worship, reinforcing the apostles' unanimous rejection of divine honors.

In Acts 12:23, Herod accepts worship and dies — a stark contrast to the apostles' refusal, showing the danger of taking God's glory.

2 Kings 5:7 shows the king tearing his clothes in distress at a request for divine healing, similar to Paul and Barnabas tearing theirs at being worshipped as gods.

In Ezra 9:3-5, Ezra tears his garment over Israel’s sin — a strong parallel to this protest against idolatrous worship.

In Jeremiah 36:24, the king and servants do NOT tear their garments — a contrast showing indifference where Paul and Barnabas show distress.

In Genesis 41:16, Joseph deflects glory to God — a thematic parallel of refusing divine honors, as Paul and Barnabas do by tearing their clothes.

In Mark 14:63, the high priest tears his clothes in indignation, mirroring the apostles' gesture but for opposite motives.

1 Corinthians 9:6 again pairs Paul and Barnabas as workers, reinforcing their apostolic teamwork seen in Acts 14:14.