Contradictions and Paradoxes in Romans 16:5

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According to Paul, say hello to the group of believers who meet in their house. Also, greet my dear friend Epaenetus, who was one of the first people in Achaia to follow Jesus.

Romans 16:5: Likewise [greet] the church that is in their house. Salute my wellbeloved Epaenetus, who is the firstfruits of Achaia unto Christ.

Contradiction with Acts 20:20

Paul's open teaching 'publicly, and from house to house' contrasts with focusing on greeting a specific church in Romans 16:5.

Acts 20:20: [And] how I kept back nothing that was profitable [unto you], but have shewed you, and have taught you publickly, and from house to house,

Contradiction with 1 Corinthians 14:33

Describes God as not the author of confusion, contrasting with the possible confusion of differentiating churches in Romans 16:5.

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 3:28

Promotes unity of all believers in Christ, whereas Romans 16:5 highlights a specific local church.

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 Ephesians 4:4

Emphasizes there is 'one body' of the church, contrasting with the specific 'church that is in their house' mentioned in Romans 16:5.

Ephesians 4:4: [There is] one body, and one Spirit, even as ye are called in one hope of your calling;

Contradiction with Philippians 2:3

Urges to consider others above oneself, contrasting with singling out a specific house church in Romans 16:5.

Philippians 2:3: [Let] nothing [be done] through strife or vainglory; but in lowliness of mind let each esteem other better than themselves.
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