Contradiction with Proverbs 27:2
"Let another man praise thee, and not thine own mouth; a stranger, and not thine own lips." - Contradicts Romans 16:8 which praises someone openly, whereas Proverbs advises against self-praise or seeking praises directly.
Proverbs 27:2: Let another man praise thee, and not thine own mouth; a stranger, and not thine own lips.
Contradiction with 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." - Suggests caution against pleasing men which contrasts the praise to an individual in Romans 16:8.
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.
Contradiction with Jeremiah 9:23-24
"Thus saith the Lord, Let not the wise man glory in his wisdom, neither let the mighty man glory in his might, let not the rich man glory in his riches." - Discourages glorying in individual attributes which contrasts the commendation in Romans 16:8.
Jeremiah 9:23-24: Thus saith the LORD, Let not the wise [man] glory in his wisdom, neither let the mighty [man] glory in his might, let not the rich [man] glory in his riches:
Contradiction with Matthew 23:12
"And whosoever shall exalt himself shall be abased; and he that shall humble himself shall be exalted." - Suggests humility rather than elevation by others, contrasting the tone of praise in Romans 16:8.
Matthew 23:12: And whosoever shall exalt himself shall be abased; and he that shall humble himself shall be exalted.