Contradiction with Galatians 5:15
This verse contradicts Romans 14:19 by highlighting conflict and strife, whereas Romans 14:19 encourages pursuing peace and edification.
Galatians 5:15: But if ye bite and devour one another, take heed that ye be not consumed one of another.
Contradiction with Matthew 10:34
While Romans 14:19 promotes peace-making, this verse speaks of bringing not peace but a sword, indicating division.
Matthew 10:34: Think not that I am come to send peace on earth: I came not to send peace, but a sword.
Contradiction with 1 Samuel 15:33
This verse describes destruction and judgement, contrasting with Romans 14:19's theme of building up.
1 Samuel 15:33: And Samuel said, As thy sword hath made women childless, so shall thy mother be childless among women. And Samuel hewed Agag in pieces before the LORD in Gilgal.
Contradiction with Matthew 18:15-17
This passage suggests a process of confrontation and exclusion when resolution fails, diverging from Romans 14:19's goal of pursuing peace.
Matthew 18:15-17: Moreover if thy brother shall trespass against thee, go and tell him his fault between thee and him alone: if he shall hear thee, thou hast gained thy brother.
Contradiction with Genesis 11:7-9
The story of Babel illustrates confusion and dispersal, opposite to Romans 14:19's call for unity and edification.
Genesis 11:7-9: Go to, let us go down, and there confound their language, that they may not understand one another's speech.
Contradiction with 1 Corinthians 1:11
This verse talks about contentions among people, contradicting Romans 14:19's message of seeking harmony.
1 Corinthians 1:11: For it hath been declared unto me of you, my brethren, by them [which are of the house] of Chloe, that there are contentions among you.
Paradox #1
Romans 14:19 encourages peace and building each other up. A possible contradiction is that while promoting peace, other parts of the Bible include stories of conflict and divine punishment. This could be seen as inconsistent in terms of always promoting harmony.