Contradiction with John 6:37
This verse states that all who come to Jesus will be welcomed, contrasting with Romans 10:21 which depicts God as being rejected by people despite His outreach.
John 6:37: All that the Father giveth me shall come to me; and him that cometh to me I will in no wise cast out.
Contradiction with 1 Timothy 2:4
This verse expresses God's desire for all to be saved, while Romans 10:21 reflects a scenario where people are not responding to His outreach.
1 Timothy 2:4: Who will have all men to be saved, and to come unto the knowledge of the truth.
Contradiction with Matthew 23:37
This verse indicates Jesus' desire to gather people, similar to Romans 10:21; however, here Jesus expresses longing rather than the rejection highlighted in Romans.
Matthew 23:37: O Jerusalem, Jerusalem, [thou] that killest the prophets, and stonest them which are sent unto thee, how often would I have gathered thy children together, even as a hen gathereth her chickens under [her] wings, and ye would not!
Contradiction with Isaiah 65:2
Although similar in content, Isaiah 65:2 being the Old Testament source emphasizes God's persistent outreach in the past, while Romans 10:21 applies it to Israel in the present time of the New Testament.
Isaiah 65:2: I have spread out my hands all the day unto a rebellious people, which walketh in a way [that was] not good, after their own thoughts;
Contradiction with Ezekiel 33:11
God takes no pleasure in the death of the wicked and desires repentance, which could seem opposed to the rejection faced in Romans 10:21.
Ezekiel 33:11: Say unto them, [As] I live, saith the Lord GOD, I have no pleasure in the death of the wicked; but that the wicked turn from his way and live: turn ye, turn ye from your evil ways; for why will ye die, O house of Israel?
Contradiction with Luke 19:41-42
Jesus weeps over Jerusalem, showing compassion and the desire for peace, whereas Romans 10:21 emphasizes stubbornness and rejection.
Luke 19:41-42: And when he was come near, he beheld the city, and wept over it,
Paradox #1
Romans 10:21 might seem inconsistent because it depicts God extending His hands to a disobedient people, yet elsewhere in the Bible, it is suggested that God sometimes hardens hearts or punishes disobedience with a lack of understanding. This raises questions about free will and God's role in people's acceptance or rejection of His message.
Paradox #2
The contradiction or conflict in Romans 10:21 could be seen in the idea that God is portrayed as extending his hand to a disobedient people repeatedly, showing patience and willingness to forgive, while simultaneously there are other parts of the Bible that emphasize punishment and judgment for disobedience. This might create tension for some readers between God's patience and the consequences of disobedience.