Contradiction with 1 Corinthians 14:33
Romans 16:9 mentions labor in the Lord, hinting at active ministry, while 1 Corinthians 14:33 emphasizes peace and order, which may seem to contradict a message focused solely on labor.
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 James 2:24
Romans 16:9 highlights success through ministry efforts, while James 2:24 suggests justification by works and not by faith only, which may appear contradictory if taken in a different context.
James 2:24: Ye see then how that by works a man is justified, and not by faith only.
Contradiction with 1 John 1:5
Romans 16:9 praises individuals, whereas 1 John 1:5 emphasizes God's perfection, potentially contrasting the fallibility of man.
1 John 1:5: This then is the message which we have heard of him, and declare unto you, that God is light, and in him is no darkness at all.
Contradiction with 1 Samuel 15:22
Romans 16:9 acknowledges service, while 1 Samuel 15:22 suggests obedience is better than sacrifice, perhaps conflicting with focusing on service alone.
1 Samuel 15:22: And Samuel said, Hath the LORD [as great] delight in burnt offerings and sacrifices, as in obeying the voice of the LORD? Behold, to obey [is] better than sacrifice, [and] to hearken than the fat of rams.
Contradiction with Ecclesiastes 9:11
Romans 16:9 praises specific individuals for their efforts, while Ecclesiastes 9:11 suggests outcomes are not always determined by human effort, which might appear contradictory.
Ecclesiastes 9:11: I returned, and saw under the sun, that the race [is] not to the swift, nor the battle to the strong, neither yet bread to the wise, nor yet riches to men of understanding, nor yet favour to men of skill; but time and chance happeneth to them all.