Contradiction with Matthew 5:16
While Romans 15:18 emphasizes not boasting about personal deeds, Matthew 5:16 encourages letting one's light shine before others through good works.
Matthew 5:16: Let your light so shine before men, that they may see your good works, and glorify your Father which is in heaven.
Contradiction with John 3:21
This verse suggests believers should openly display their deeds as proof of their alignment with God, potentially contrasting with Romans 15:18's emphasis on not talking about one's own accomplishments.
John 3:21: But he that doeth truth cometh to the light, that his deeds may be made manifest, that they are wrought in God.
Contradiction with 1 Corinthians 9:16
Paul declares necessity and urgency in preaching the gospel, differing from Romans 15:18's view of not speaking about one's works.
1 Corinthians 9:16: For though I preach the gospel, I have nothing to glory of: for necessity is laid upon me; yea, woe is unto me, if I preach not the gospel!
Contradiction with 2 Corinthians 11:30
Paul acknowledges boasting in his weaknesses, which contrasts Romans 15:18 as it advises against boasting of work that Christ has done through him.
2 Corinthians 11:30: If I must needs glory, I will glory of the things which concern mine infirmities.
Contradiction with Galatians 6:14
Contradicts by encouraging boasting in the cross of Jesus Christ, showing a different perspective on boasting compared to Romans 15:18.
Galatians 6:14: But God forbid that I should glory, save in the cross of our Lord Jesus Christ, by whom the world is crucified unto me, and I unto the world. [by whom: or, whereby]