Contradictions and Paradoxes in Romans 12:21

Check out Contradictions Catalog of Romans 12:21 for the comprehensive list of verses that contradicts Romans 12:21. Some key contradictions and paradoxes are described below.

According to Paul, don't let bad things make you do bad things too; instead, when someone is mean or hurtful, try to be kind and good to them. This way, you can make the world a nicer place by showing love instead of hate.

Romans 12:21: Be not overcome of evil, but overcome evil with good.

Contradiction with Exodus 21:24

This verse advocates for the principle of "an eye for an eye," promoting retribution contrary to overcoming evil with good.

Exodus 21:24: Eye for eye, tooth for tooth, hand for hand, foot for foot,

Contradiction with Leviticus 24:20

Similar to Exodus 21:24, it supports the idea of equal retaliation rather than overcoming evil with goodness.

Leviticus 24:20: Breach for breach, eye for eye, tooth for tooth: as he hath caused a blemish in a man, so shall it be done to him [again].

Contradiction with Deuteronomy 19:21

This verse also supports the concept of reciprocal justice, opposing the notion of conquering evil through good.

Deuteronomy 19:21: And thine eye shall not pity; [but] life [shall go] for life, eye for eye, tooth for tooth, hand for hand, foot for foot.

Contradiction with Matthew 5:38

Although it eventually advises turning the other cheek, the initial reference to "an eye for an eye" stands in contrast to Romans 12:21's directive to overcome evil with good.

Matthew 5:38: Ye have heard that it hath been said, An eye for an eye, and a tooth for a tooth:
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