Contradiction with James 1:22
Romans 10:17 emphasizes hearing as the source of faith, while James 1:22 emphasizes the importance of doing, not just hearing.
James 1:22: But be ye doers of the word, and not hearers only, deceiving your own selves.
Contradiction with Matthew 7:21
Romans 10:17 focuses on faith through hearing the word, whereas Matthew 7:21 highlights the necessity of doing God's will for entry into the kingdom of heaven.
Matthew 7:21: Not every one that saith unto me, Lord, Lord, shall enter into the kingdom of heaven; but he that doeth the will of my Father which is in heaven.
Contradiction with James 2:17
Romans 10:17 attributes faith to hearing, but James 2:17 argues that faith without works is dead, suggesting that actions are essential to true faith.
James 2:17: Even so faith, if it hath not works, is dead, being alone. [alone: Gr. by itself]
Contradiction with John 6:29
Romans 10:17 suggests faith comes by hearing the word, but John 6:29 indicates faith is an act of doing the work of God.
John 6:29: Jesus answered and said unto them, This is the work of God, that ye believe on him whom he hath sent.
Contradiction with 1 Corinthians 2:4-5
Romans 10:17 ties faith to hearing words, whereas 1 Corinthians 2:4-5 contrasts faith in human words with faith based on the Spirit and power.
1 Corinthians 2:4-5: And my speech and my preaching [was] not with enticing words of man's wisdom, but in demonstration of the Spirit and of power: [enticing: or, persuasible]
Contradiction with 1 John 3:18
Romans 10:17 emphasizes faith through hearing, but 1 John 3:18 calls for truth and love in actions, suggesting actions are more important than words.
1 John 3:18: My little children, let us not love in word, neither in tongue; but in deed and in truth.
Contradiction with Matthew 23:3
Romans 10:17 places emphasis on hearing for faith, while Matthew 23:3 warns about following the actions, not just the teachings, of the Pharisees.
Matthew 23:3: All therefore whatsoever they bid you observe, [that] observe and do; but do not ye after their works: for they say, and do not.
Contradiction with Hebrews 11:6
Romans 10:17 notes the importance of hearing for faith, whereas Hebrews 11:6 stresses the importance of faith itself in pleasing God, not necessarily tying it to hearing.
Hebrews 11:6: But without faith [it is] impossible to please [him]: for he that cometh to God must believe that he is, and [that] he is a rewarder of them that diligently seek him.