Contradictions and Paradoxes in Romans 15:16

Check out Contradictions Catalog of Romans 15:16 for the comprehensive list of verses that contradicts Romans 15:16. Some key contradictions and paradoxes are described below.

According to Paul, he is like a special helper for Jesus, sharing God's good news with people who aren't Jewish, so that they can become special and good in God's eyes because of the Holy Spirit. He wants everyone to be good enough to be God's friends.

Romans 15:16: That I should be the minister of Jesus Christ to the Gentiles, ministering the gospel of God, that the offering up of the Gentiles might be acceptable, being sanctified by the Holy Ghost. [offering up: or, sacrificing]

Contradiction with Mark 16:15

This verse instructs to preach the gospel to every creature, which could imply a universal approach rather than focusing primarily on Gentiles as outlined in Romans 15:16.

Mark 16:15: And he said unto them, Go ye into all the world, and preach the gospel to every creature.

Contradiction with Matthew 10:5-6

Jesus instructs the disciples to avoid Gentiles and focus on the lost sheep of Israel, which contrasts with Paul's mission to the Gentiles in Romans 15:16.

Matthew 10:5-6: 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 16:6-7

The Holy Spirit prevents preaching in certain regions, suggesting a selective approach contrary to the open mission to Gentiles in Romans 15:16.

Acts 16:6-7: 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 Galatians 2:9

Paul agrees to go to the Gentiles while others go to the Jews, contrasting the collective mission suggested in Romans 15:16.

Galatians 2:9: And when James, Cephas, and John, who seemed to be pillars, perceived the grace that was given unto me, they gave to me and Barnabas the right hands of fellowship; that we [should go] unto the heathen, and they unto the circumcision.
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