Contradictions and Paradoxes in Romans 15:7

Check out Contradictions Catalog of Romans 15:7 for the comprehensive list of verses that contradicts Romans 15:7. Some key contradictions and paradoxes are described below.

According to Paul, we should welcome and love everyone just like Jesus loves us, because this makes God happy. It’s like being kind and sharing with friends, making everyone feel special and loved.

Romans 15:7: Wherefore receive ye one another, as Christ also received us to the glory of God.

Contradiction with 1 Corinthians 5:11

This verse instructs believers to not associate with anyone who claims to be a brother or sister in Christ but is sexually immoral or greedy, an idolater or slanderer, a drunkard or swindler, which contrasts with the unconditional welcome promoted in Romans 15:7.

1 Corinthians 5:11: But now I have written unto you not to keep company, if any man that is called a brother be a fornicator, or covetous, or an idolater, or a railer, or a drunkard, or an extortioner; with such an one no not to eat.

Contradiction with Matthew 10:14

Here, Jesus advises the disciples to shake the dust off their feet and leave any house or town that does not welcome them, which contradicts the idea of accepting one another as mentioned in Romans 15:7.

Matthew 10:14: And whosoever shall not receive you, nor hear your words, when ye depart out of that house or city, shake off the dust of your feet.

Contradiction with 2 John 1:10-11

These verses instruct believers not to welcome anyone who brings a doctrine contrary to the teachings of Christ, contrasting with the call for mutual acceptance in Romans 15:7.

2 John 1:10-11: If there come any unto you, and bring not this doctrine, receive him not into [your] house, neither bid him God speed:
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