Contradiction with Proverbs 30:5-6
Romans 16:22 attributes text to Tertius, contradicting the notion that all words are directly from God.
Proverbs 30:5-6: Every word of God [is] pure: he [is] a shield unto them that put their trust in him. [pure: Heb. purified]
Contradiction with 2 Timothy 3:16
Suggests all scripture is inspired by God, conflicting with the idea of a scribe writing in his own words.
2 Timothy 3:16: All scripture [is] given by inspiration of God, and [is] profitable for doctrine, for reproof, for correction, for instruction in righteousness:
Contradiction with 1 Corinthians 14:33
States God is not the author of confusion, yet different human authors might imply inconsistencies.
1 Corinthians 14:33: For God is not [the author] of confusion, but of peace, as in all churches of the saints. [confusion: Gr. tumult, or, unquietness]
Contradiction with Galatians 1:11-12
Paul states his message was not received from man, differing from a scribe claiming authorship.
Galatians 1:11-12: But I certify you, brethren, that the gospel which was preached of me is not after man.
Contradiction with Isaiah 55:11
Indicates God's word accomplishes His desires, which may conflict with a human scribe's contribution.
Isaiah 55:11: So shall my word be that goeth forth out of my mouth: it shall not return unto me void, but it shall accomplish that which I please, and it shall prosper [in the thing] whereto I sent it.
Contradiction with Jeremiah 36:32
In this context, Baruch wrote as Jeremiah dictated, contrasting with Tertius speaking independently.
Jeremiah 36:32: Then took Jeremiah another roll, and gave it to Baruch the scribe, the son of Neriah; who wrote therein from the mouth of Jeremiah all the words of the book which Jehoiakim king of Judah had burned in the fire: and there were added besides unto them many like words. [like: Heb. as they]
Paradox #1
The potential contradiction in Romans 16:22 is that it mentions a person named Tertius who claims to write the letter, even though it is commonly believed that Paul wrote the Book of Romans. This might seem confusing, but it can be understood that Tertius was acting as a scribe or secretary for Paul, who was dictating the letter.