Contradiction with Romans 3:11
This verse states "There is none that understandeth, there is none that seeketh after God," which suggests that no one seeks God on their own, contradicting Romans 10:20 where God is found by those who did not seek Him.
Romans 3:11: There is none that understandeth, there is none that seeketh after God.
Contradiction with Isaiah 65:1
This verse, which is quoted in Romans 10:20, does not truly contradict it; rather, it emphasizes God's initiative to reveal Himself to those who were not actively seeking Him, essentially in agreement with Romans 10:20.
Isaiah 65:1: I am sought of [them that] asked not [for me]; I am found of [them that] sought me not: I said, Behold me, behold me, unto a nation [that] was not called by my name.
Contradiction with Matthew 7:7
This verse encourages people to "ask, and it shall be given you; seek, and ye shall find," which implies that seeking is necessary to find God, contradicting Romans 10:20 where people find God without seeking Him.
Matthew 7:7: Ask, and it shall be given you; seek, and ye shall find; knock, and it shall be opened unto you:
Contradiction with Proverbs 8:17
This verse states "I love them that love me; and those that seek me early shall find me," indicating that seeking is necessary to find God, which contrasts with the assertion in Romans 10:20.
Proverbs 8:17: I love them that love me; and those that seek me early shall find me.
Paradox #1
A possible contradiction or conflict in Romans 10:20 could be the idea that people who weren't actively seeking or asking for help were still found and helped, which might seem unfair or inconsistent to those who have been seeking answers or guidance but haven't received it. This could raise questions about fairness and divine justice.