Contradiction with Ecclesiastes 1:18
Romans 15:13 emphasizes joy and peace in believing, while Ecclesiastes 1:18 suggests that increased knowledge leads to grief and sorrow.
Ecclesiastes 1:18: For in much wisdom [is] much grief: and he that increaseth knowledge increaseth sorrow.
Contradiction with Matthew 10:34
Romans 15:13 speaks of peace through God, whereas Matthew 10:34 indicates that Jesus came not to bring peace, but a sword.
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 Luke 12:51
Romans 15:13 emphasizes peace, while Luke 12:51 indicates that Jesus will bring division, not peace.
Luke 12:51: Suppose ye that I am come to give peace on earth? I tell you, Nay; but rather division:
Contradiction with Jeremiah 8:15
Romans 15:13 offers hope and joy, but Jeremiah 8:15 laments a hope for peace that does not come.
Jeremiah 8:15: We looked for peace, but no good [came; and] for a time of health, and behold trouble!
Contradiction with John 16:33
Romans 15:13 emphasizes joy and peace, while John 16:33 speaks of tribulation in the world despite having peace in Jesus.
John 16:33: These things I have spoken unto you, that in me ye might have peace. In the world ye shall have tribulation: but be of good cheer; I have overcome the world.
Contradiction with Isaiah 48:22
Romans 15:13 offers peace, but Isaiah 48:22 states there is no peace for the wicked.
Isaiah 48:22: [There is] no peace, saith the LORD, unto the wicked.
Contradiction with Micah 7:6
Romans 15:13 speaks of peace and joy, yet Micah 7:6 describes familial discord and conflict.
Micah 7:6: For the son dishonoureth the father, the daughter riseth up against her mother, the daughter in law against her mother in law; a man's enemies [are] the men of his own house.
Contradiction with 1 Thessalonians 5:3
Romans 15:13 promises peace, while 1 Thessalonians 5:3 warns that when people say there is peace, sudden destruction may come.
1 Thessalonians 5:3: For when they shall say, Peace and safety; then sudden destruction cometh upon them, as travail upon a woman with child; and they shall not escape.