Contradiction with Romans 3:23
Romans 3:23 states that all have sinned, indicating that everyone is equally a sinner, contradicting the notion of any hierarchy among sinners.
Romans 3:23: For all have sinned, and come short of the glory of God;
Contradiction with Galatians 2:16
Galatians 2:16 emphasizes justification by faith and not by ranking of sinfulness, which can contradict any notion of a singular 'chief' sinner.
Galatians 2:16: Knowing that a man is not justified by the works of the law, but by the faith of Jesus Christ, even we have believed in Jesus Christ, that we might be justified by the faith of Christ, and not by the works of the law: for by the works of the law shall no flesh be justified.
Contradiction with James 2:10
James 2:10 implies that all sins have equal weight, suggesting no individual could be considered the 'chief' sinner above others.
James 2:10: For whosoever shall keep the whole law, and yet offend in one [point], he is guilty of all.
Contradiction with Matthew 7:3-5
This passage suggests introspection and equal fault among individuals, which can contradict singling out any individual as 'chief' among sinners.
Matthew 7:3-5: And why beholdest thou the mote that is in thy brother's eye, but considerest not the beam that is in thine own eye?