Contradiction with John 7:35
This verse raises the question of whether Gentiles truly hear God's message, reflecting uncertainty about their capacity to rejoice with God's people as Romans 15:10 suggests.
John 7:35: Then said the Jews among themselves, Whither will he go, that we shall not find him? will he go unto the dispersed among the Gentiles, and teach the Gentiles? [Gentiles: or, Greeks]
Contradiction with Matthew 10:5
This verse records Jesus instructing the disciples not to go to the Gentiles, which could contradict the call for Gentiles to rejoice with God's people as in Romans 15:10.
Matthew 10:5: These twelve Jesus sent forth, and commanded them, saying, Go not into the way of the Gentiles, and into [any] city of the Samaritans enter ye not:
Contradiction with Acts 16:6
This verse shows the Holy Spirit guiding Paul away from preaching in Asia, hinting at selective engagement with Gentiles, thus conflicting with the inclusive rejoicing of Romans 15:10.
Acts 16:6: Now when they had gone throughout Phrygia and the region of Galatia, and were forbidden of the Holy Ghost to preach the word in Asia,
Contradiction with Deuteronomy 7:2
This verse commands the Israelites to destroy various nations rather than rejoice with them, contrasting with the inclusion of Gentiles in Romans 15:10.
Deuteronomy 7:2: And when the LORD thy God shall deliver them before thee; thou shalt smite them, [and] utterly destroy them; thou shalt make no covenant with them, nor shew mercy unto them:
Contradiction with Matthew 15:24
This verse reflects Jesus' focus on the lost sheep of Israel rather than Gentiles, which could challenge the acceptance and rejoicing with Gentiles proposed in Romans 15:10.
Matthew 15:24: But he answered and said, I am not sent but unto the lost sheep of the house of Israel.
Contradiction with Acts 22:21-22
Paul's mission to the Gentiles sparks outrage, highlighting a tension with the inclusive call to Gentile rejoicing in Romans 15:10.
Acts 22:21-22: And he said unto me, Depart: for I will send thee far hence unto the Gentiles.
Contradiction with Psalm 147:19-20
This verse emphasizes God's statutes and judgments given to Israel and not to other nations, which could contradict the invitation to Gentiles in Romans 15:10.
Psalm 147:19-20: He sheweth his word unto Jacob, his statutes and his judgments unto Israel. [his word: Heb. his words]
Contradiction with Isaiah 2:4
This vision of peace among nations may seem to contradict Romans 15:10 if one interprets it as supporting separation rather than rejoicing together.
Isaiah 2:4: And he shall judge among the nations, and shall rebuke many people: and they shall beat their swords into plowshares, and their spears into pruninghooks: nation shall not lift up sword against nation, neither shall they learn war any more. [pruninghooks: or, scythes]