Contradictions and Paradoxes in Romans 12:5

Check out Contradictions Catalog of Romans 12:5 for the comprehensive list of verses that contradicts Romans 12:5. Some key contradictions and paradoxes are described below.

According to Paul, even though there are many of us, like different pieces, we all come together to be a part of Jesus, like one big family where everyone belongs to each other. We all have different roles, but we work together to help each other, just like different parts of our body work together.

Romans 12:5: So we, [being] many, are one body in Christ, and every one members one of another.

Contradiction with 1 Corinthians 12:14

This verse emphasizes that the body is not one member, but many, suggesting individual importance within the body, which could contradict Romans 12:5's emphasis on unity.

1 Corinthians 12:14: For the body is not one member, but many.

Contradiction with Galatians 6:4-5

These verses emphasize personal responsibility and self-examination, which could be seen as contradicting the collective unity in Romans 12:5.

Galatians 6:4-5: But let every man prove his own work, and then shall he have rejoicing in himself alone, and not in another.

Contradiction with 1 Peter 5:5

This verse encourages mutual submission and humility, focusing on individual behavior rather than collective unity as in Romans 12:5.

1 Peter 5:5: Likewise, ye younger, submit yourselves unto the elder. Yea, all [of you] be subject one to another, and be clothed with humility: for God resisteth the proud, and giveth grace to the humble.

Contradiction with James 4:11-12

These verses warn against speaking evil of one another, emphasizing individual accountability, which may contrast with the collective identity in Romans 12:5.

James 4:11-12: Speak not evil one of another, brethren. He that speaketh evil of [his] brother, and judgeth his brother, speaketh evil of the law, and judgeth the law: but if thou judge the law, thou art not a doer of the law, but a judge.
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