Contradictions and Paradoxes in Romans 1:12

Check out Contradictions Catalog of Romans 1:12 for the comprehensive list of verses that contradicts Romans 1:12. Some key contradictions and paradoxes are described below.

According to Paul, this verse means that when we share our faith and beliefs with each other, it makes everyone feel happy and strong together. It's like when friends help and cheer each other up by believing in the same good things.

Romans 1:12: That is, that I may be comforted together with you by the mutual faith both of you and me. [with: or, in]

Contradiction with Galatians 6:2

While Romans 1:12 speaks of mutual faith offering comfort, Galatians 6:2 emphasizes fulfilling the law of Christ by bearing one another's burdens, not mutual comfort.

Galatians 6:2: Bear ye one another's burdens, and so fulfil the law of Christ.

Contradiction with Philippians 2:3

Romans 1:12 highlights mutual encouragement, whereas Philippians 2:3 advises acting with humility, potentially at odds with a focus on mutual benefit.

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

Contradiction with 1 Timothy 5:8

Romans 1:12 focuses on mutual faith for comfort, contradicting the call in 1 Timothy 5:8 to prioritize providing for one's family over mutual encouragement.

1 Timothy 5:8: But if any provide not for his own, and specially for those of his own house, he hath denied the faith, and is worse than an infidel. [house: or, kindred]

Contradiction with 1 Corinthians 13:5

While Romans 1:12 talks about mutual faith, 1 Corinthians 13:5 criticizes seeking one's own, implying selflessness beyond mutual gain.

1 Corinthians 13:5: Doth not behave itself unseemly, seeketh not her own, is not easily provoked, thinketh no evil;

Contradiction with James 2:24

This verse emphasizes justification by works, possibly contradicting Romans 1:12’s encouragement through shared faith alone without works.

James 2:24: Ye see then how that by works a man is justified, and not by faith only.
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