Contradictions and Paradoxes in Romans 16:11

Check out Contradictions Catalog of Romans 16:11 for the comprehensive list of verses that contradicts Romans 16:11. Some key contradictions and paradoxes are described below.

According to Paul, Herodion is a fellow believer and a relative, and he wants to say hello to him and also to the people who are in Narcissus's house who love and follow Jesus. Paul is sending his love and greetings to his friends because they are all part of God's family.

Romans 16:11: Salute Herodion my kinsman. Greet them that be of the [household] of Narcissus, which are in the Lord. [household: or, friends]

Contradiction with 1 Corinthians 12:13

It emphasizes the unity of believers in Christ, contrasting with the familial distinction made in Romans 16:11.

1 Corinthians 12:13: For by one Spirit are we all baptized into one body, whether [we be] Jews or Gentiles, whether [we be] bond or free; and have been all made to drink into one Spirit. [Gentiles: Gr. Greeks]

Contradiction with Galatians 3:28

Highlights the breaking down of divisions among believers, which could be seen as contradictory to the familial greeting in Romans 16:11.

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 Colossians 3:11

Mentions that there is no Greek or Jew, contrasting with the specific mention of kinship in Romans 16:11.

Colossians 3:11: Where there is neither Greek nor Jew, circumcision nor uncircumcision, Barbarian, Scythian, bond [nor] free: but Christ [is] all, and in all.

Contradiction with Ephesians 2:14

Illustrates how Christ destroys barriers, contrasting the highlighting of familial ties in Romans 16:11.

Ephesians 2:14: For he is our peace, who hath made both one, and hath broken down the middle wall of partition [between us];
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