Contradictions and Paradoxes in Romans 1:10

Check out Contradictions Catalog of Romans 1:10 for the comprehensive list of verses that contradicts Romans 1:10. Some key contradictions and paradoxes are described below.

According to Paul, he is asking God to help him have a safe and successful trip to visit his friends. He really wants to see them and hopes it will happen if it is what God wants.

Romans 1:10: Making request, if by any means now at length I might have a prosperous journey by the will of God to come unto you.

Contradiction with Proverbs 16:9

While Romans 1:10 speaks of making requests by God's will, Proverbs 16:9 suggests that it is ultimately the Lord who directs one's steps, not individual planning or requests.

Proverbs 16:9: A man's heart deviseth his way: but the LORD directeth his steps.

Contradiction with James 4:13-15

Romans 1:10 involves making plans according to God's will, but James advises against assuming future plans, emphasizing reliance on God's will instead.

James 4:13-15: Go to now, ye that say, To day or to morrow we will go into such a city, and continue there a year, and buy and sell, and get gain:

Contradiction with Matthew 6:34

Romans 1:10 involves planning for future endeavors, whereas Matthew advises against worrying about tomorrow and focusing on today's concerns.

Matthew 6:34: Take therefore no thought for the morrow: for the morrow shall take thought for the things of itself. Sufficient unto the day [is] the evil thereof.

Contradiction with Proverbs 19:21

Romans 1:10 speaks to Paul’s desires under God's will, while Proverbs states it is only the counsel of the Lord that will stand, implying human plans may not align with God’s ultimate plan.

Proverbs 19:21: [There are] many devices in a man's heart; nevertheless the counsel of the LORD, that shall stand.

Contradiction with 1 Corinthians 16:7

In Romans 1:10, Paul seeks to journey according to God's will; however, in Corinthians, he specifically states he does not want to make plans unless the Lord permits, showing a more absolute reliance on divine direction.

1 Corinthians 16:7: For I will not see you now by the way; but I trust to tarry a while with you, if the Lord permit.
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