Contradiction with Isaiah 45:25
Romans 15:9 speaks about the Gentiles glorifying God for His mercy, whereas Isaiah 45:25 emphasizes that all the offspring of Israel will be justified and will glory in the Lord, focusing solely on Israel rather than the Gentiles.
Isaiah 45:25: In the LORD shall all the seed of Israel be justified, and shall glory.
Contradiction with Matthew 10:5-6
Romans 15:9 includes the Gentiles in God's plan, while Matthew 10:5-6 records Jesus instructing His disciples not to go to the Gentiles but rather to the lost sheep of Israel.
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 Acts 13:46
Romans 15:9 encourages Gentile glorification of God, yet Acts 13:46 shows a moment where Paul and Barnabas declare turning to the Gentiles after rejection by Jews, indicating initial prioritization of Jews.
Acts 13:46: Then Paul and Barnabas waxed bold, and said, It was necessary that the word of God should first have been spoken to you: but seeing ye put it from you, and judge yourselves unworthy of everlasting life, lo, we turn to the Gentiles.
Contradiction with Matthew 15:24
Romans 15:9 highlights mercy on Gentiles, whereas Matthew 15:24 quotes Jesus saying He was only sent to the lost sheep of Israel, not initially to the Gentiles.
Matthew 15:24: But he answered and said, I am not sent but unto the lost sheep of the house of Israel.
Contradiction with Amos 3:2
Romans 15:9 mentions Gentiles' glorification of God, while Amos 3:2 indicates God's exclusive knowledge of Israel, implying a special relationship with them, not the Gentiles.
Amos 3:2: You only have I known of all the families of the earth: therefore I will punish you for all your iniquities. [punish: Heb. visit upon]