Contradictions and Paradoxes in Romans 15:25

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According to Paul, he is going to Jerusalem to help and take care of the followers of Jesus who need assistance. He wants to show them love and kindness by bringing them support.

Romans 15:25: But now I go unto Jerusalem to minister unto the saints.

Contradiction with Matthew 10:5-6

These verses describe Jesus instructing his disciples not to go to the Gentiles or Samaritans, while Romans 15:25 shows Paul ministering to Gentiles.

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 Galatians 2:9

This verse shows an agreement where Paul is to go to the Gentiles and Peter to the Jews, whereas Romans 15:25 has Paul focusing on ministering to the saints in Jerusalem.

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.

Contradiction with Acts 21:12-14

Paul is warned not to go to Jerusalem because of impending danger, contradicting Romans 15:25, where Paul is determined to go there to minister.

Acts 21:12-14: And when we heard these things, both we, and they of that place, besought him not to go up to Jerusalem.

Contradiction with James 2:1-4

These verses emphasize not showing favoritism, while Romans 15:25 focuses on preferentially ministering to the saints in Jerusalem.

James 2:1-4: My brethren, have not the faith of our Lord Jesus Christ, [the Lord] of glory, with respect of persons.
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