Contradictions and Paradoxes in Romans 16:13

Check out Contradictions Catalog of Romans 16:13 for the comprehensive list of verses that contradicts Romans 16:13. Some key contradictions and paradoxes are described below.

According to the Apostle Paul, he is saying hello to a man named Rufus, who is special to God, and he is also sending greetings to Rufus's mom, who has been like a mom to Paul too. Paul is showing love and appreciation for Rufus's family because they have been kind and supportive.

Romans 16:13: Salute Rufus chosen in the Lord, and his mother and mine.

Contradiction with James 2:9

This verse speaks against favoritism, which may seem contradicted by singling out Rufus for honor.

James 2:9: But if ye have respect to persons, ye commit sin, and are convinced of the law as transgressors.

Contradiction with Matthew 5:47

Encourages greeting everyone, not just those close to you, which may suggest contradiction by singling out specific individuals for greetings.

Matthew 5:47: And if ye salute your brethren only, what do ye more [than others]? do not even the publicans so?

Contradiction with 1 Timothy 5:21

Calls for impartiality which might seem at odds with specifically greeting one person.

1 Timothy 5:21: I charge [thee] before God, and the Lord Jesus Christ, and the elect angels, that thou observe these things without preferring one before another, doing nothing by partiality. [preferring...: or, prejudice]

Contradiction with Galatians 1:10

Speaks against seeking approval of men, which might appear to contradict showing favor by singling someone out in a greeting.

Galatians 1:10: For do I now persuade men, or God? or do I seek to please men? for if I yet pleased men, I should not be the servant of Christ.
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