Contradictions and Paradoxes in Romans 12:15

Check out Contradictions Catalog of Romans 12:15 for the comprehensive list of verses that contradicts Romans 12:15. Some key contradictions and paradoxes are described below.

According to Paul, Christians should be happy with people who are happy and be sad with people who are sad. This means sharing feelings and caring for others.

Romans 12:15: Rejoice with them that do rejoice, and weep with them that weep.

Contradiction with Proverbs 24:17

Rejoicing when your enemy falls contradicts with sympathizing and sharing in others' emotions, as Romans 12:15 encourages empathy with both joy and sorrow.

Proverbs 24:17: Rejoice not when thine enemy falleth, and let not thine heart be glad when he stumbleth:

Contradiction with Ecclesiastes 3:4

Suggests a time to weep and a time to laugh as separate, whereas Romans 12:15 emphasizes simultaneously rejoicing and weeping with those who do so.

Ecclesiastes 3:4: A time to weep, and a time to laugh; a time to mourn, and a time to dance;

Contradiction with Matthew 5:44

Commanding love and prayers for enemies who may cause sorrow conflicts with the straightforward emotional sharing of Romans 12:15.

Matthew 5:44: But I say unto you, Love your enemies, bless them that curse you, do good to them that hate you, and pray for them which despitefully use you, and persecute you;
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