Contradiction with Matthew 5:44
Romans 16:4 praises risk-taking for a fellow believer, while Matthew 5:44 emphasizes loving and blessing one's enemies, which could be seen as a less protective stance toward fellow believers.
Matthew 5:44: But I say unto you, Love your enemies, bless them that curse you, do good to them that hate you, and pray for them which despitefully use you, and persecute you;
Contradiction with 1 Corinthians 13:3
Romans 16:4 commends risking lives for Paul's sake, whereas 1 Corinthians 13:3 suggests that even if one gives their body to be burned, without love, it profits nothing, implying the motive is crucial.
1 Corinthians 13:3: And though I bestow all my goods to feed [the poor], and though I give my body to be burned, and have not charity, it profiteth me nothing.
Contradiction with Philippians 2:4
Romans 16:4 highlights risking one's life for others, while Philippians 2:4 instructs believers to look also to the interests of others, suggesting a more mutual, less sacrificial approach.
Philippians 2:4: Look not every man on his own things, but every man also on the things of others.
Contradiction with Luke 9:24
Romans 16:4 commends risking life, whereas Luke 9:24 suggests that saving one's life will lead to loss, and losing it for Christ’s sake is the ultimate gain, creating a tension in motives and outcomes.
Luke 9:24: For whosoever will save his life shall lose it: but whosoever will lose his life for my sake, the same shall save it.