Contradictions and Paradoxes in Romans 15:19

Check out Contradictions Catalog of Romans 15:19 for the comprehensive list of verses that contradicts Romans 15:19. Some key contradictions and paradoxes are described below.

According to Paul, God's powerful Spirit helped him do amazing things to show and tell everyone about Jesus, all the way from Jerusalem to a place called Illyricum. He wanted to make sure people everywhere heard the good news about Jesus.

Romans 15:19: Through mighty signs and wonders, by the power of the Spirit of God; so that from Jerusalem, and round about unto Illyricum, I have fully preached the gospel of Christ.

Contradiction with Matthew 12:39

This verse contradicts Romans 15:19 by stating that a wicked and adulterous generation seeks after a sign, whereas Romans 15:19 highlights signs and wonders as affirmations of Paul's ministry.

Matthew 12:39: But he answered and said unto them, An evil and adulterous generation seeketh after a sign; and there shall no sign be given to it, but the sign of the prophet Jonas:

Contradiction with John 4:48

This verse reveals a critical view of requiring signs and wonders to believe, which contrasts with Romans 15:19 that underscores the importance of such signs in Paul's work.

John 4:48: Then said Jesus unto him, Except ye see signs and wonders, ye will not believe.

Contradiction with 1 Corinthians 1:22-23

This passage suggests that Jews require a sign and Greeks seek wisdom, yet Paul preaches Christ crucified, indicating a different focus than signs and wonders emphasized in Romans 15:19.

1 Corinthians 1:22-23: For the Jews require a sign, and the Greeks seek after wisdom:

Contradiction with Hebrews 2:4

While this passage acknowledges God bearing witness with signs and wonders, it may be seen as embracing them differently compared to Romans 15:19, which centers them as part of Paul's deeds.

Hebrews 2:4: God also bearing [them] witness, both with signs and wonders, and with divers miracles, and gifts of the Holy Ghost, according to his own will? [gifts: or, distributions]
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