Contradictions and Paradoxes in Romans 15:5

Check out Contradictions Catalog of Romans 15:5 for the comprehensive list of verses that contradicts Romans 15:5. Some key contradictions and paradoxes are described below.

According to Paul, God wants everyone to be patient and comforting, helping us to think and act kindly towards each other just like Jesus did. God hopes we can all get along and work together as friends.

Romans 15:5: Now the God of patience and consolation grant you to be likeminded one toward another according to Christ Jesus: [according to: or, after the example of]

Contradiction with Matthew 10:34

Jesus states he came to bring division, not peace, which contradicts the call for unity and like-mindedness in Romans 15:5.

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 1 Corinthians 1:10

Paul urges believers to be united and have no divisions, which contrasts with the potential encouragement of accepting diversity in views implied in the call for like-mindedness in Romans 15:5.

1 Corinthians 1:10: Now I beseech you, brethren, by the name of our Lord Jesus Christ, that ye all speak the same thing, and [that] there be no divisions among you; but [that] ye be perfectly joined together in the same mind and in the same judgment. [divisions: Gr. schisms]

Contradiction with Galatians 3:28

This verse emphasizes unity in Christ by erasing distinctions, which contradicts Romans 15:5 if it implies acceptance of diversity rather than complete unity.

Galatians 3:28: There is neither Jew nor Greek, there is neither bond nor free, there is neither male nor female: for ye are all one in Christ Jesus.

Contradiction with Luke 12:51

Jesus states he came to cause division, contrary to the desire for harmony expressed in Romans 15:5.

Luke 12:51: Suppose ye that I am come to give peace on earth? I tell you, Nay; but rather division:
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