Contradictions and Paradoxes in Romans 11:13

Check out Contradictions Catalog of Romans 11:13 for the comprehensive list of verses that contradicts Romans 11:13. Some key contradictions and paradoxes are described below.

According to Paul, he is talking to people who aren't Jewish, like most of us, because God chose him to share His message with them. He’s saying that he is proud and happy about his important job of helping everyone learn about God's love.

Romans 11:13: For I speak to you Gentiles, inasmuch as I am the apostle of the Gentiles, I magnify mine office:

Contradiction with Matthew 28:19

Romans 11:13 focuses on Paul's specific ministry to the Gentiles, whereas Matthew 28:19 commands disciples to teach all nations, not specifying any one group.

Matthew 28:19: Go ye therefore, and teach all nations, baptizing them in the name of the Father, and of the Son, and of the Holy Ghost: [teach...: or, make disciples, or, Christians of all nations]

Contradiction with Galatians 2:9

Romans 11:13 highlights Paul's apostleship to the Gentiles, but Galatians 2:9 discusses how James, Cephas, and John agreed that Paul should go to the Gentiles while they go to the circumcised, potentially creating a division of ministry focus.

Galatians 2:9: And when James, Cephas, and John, who seemed to be pillars, perceived the grace that was given unto me, they gave to me and Barnabas the right hands of fellowship; that we [should go] unto the heathen, and they unto the circumcision.

Contradiction with Acts 22:21

Romans 11:13 states that Paul magnifies his ministry to the Gentiles, while in Acts 22:21, Paul is directed by God to go far away unto the Gentiles, suggesting more an act of obedience than self-magnification.

Acts 22:21: And he said unto me, Depart: for I will send thee far hence unto the Gentiles.

Contradiction with Acts 13:46

In Romans 11:13, Paul identifies himself specifically as the apostle to the Gentiles, but Acts 13:46 depicts Paul and Barnabas saying they should speak the word of God first to the Jews, suggesting an initial ministry focus not solely on Gentiles.

Acts 13:46: Then Paul and Barnabas waxed bold, and said, It was necessary that the word of God should first have been spoken to you: but seeing ye put it from you, and judge yourselves unworthy of everlasting life, lo, we turn to the Gentiles.

Contradiction with Galatians 1:16-17

Romans 11:13 boasts of Paul's ministry to the Gentiles, while Galatians 1:16-17 describes how Paul conferred not with flesh and blood nor went to Jerusalem to receive his commission, highlighting a more divine than self-glorifying aspect of his mission.

Galatians 1:16-17: To reveal his Son in me, that I might preach him among the heathen; immediately I conferred not with flesh and blood:
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