Contradictions and Paradoxes in Romans 16:2

Check out Contradictions Catalog of Romans 16:2 for the comprehensive list of verses that contradicts Romans 16:2. Some key contradictions and paradoxes are described below.

According to Paul, Christians should welcome and help others, especially those who have been kind and helpful to many people, like Phoebe. He reminds them to be nice and caring, just like saints should be.

Romans 16:2: That ye receive her in the Lord, as becometh saints, and that ye assist her in whatsoever business she hath need of you: for she hath been a succourer of many, and of myself also.

Contradiction with 1 Corinthians 14:34

Romans 16:2 encourages support for women in ministry, while 1 Corinthians 14:34 suggests women should remain silent in churches.

1 Corinthians 14:34: Let your women keep silence in the churches: for it is not permitted unto them to speak; but [they are commanded] to be under obedience, as also saith the law.

Contradiction with 1 Timothy 2:12

Romans 16:2 supports a woman's role, but 1 Timothy 2:12 prohibits women from teaching or having authority over men.

1 Timothy 2:12: But I suffer not a woman to teach, nor to usurp authority over the man, but to be in silence.
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