Contradictions and Paradoxes in Romans 1:14

Check out Contradictions Catalog of Romans 1:14 for the comprehensive list of verses that contradicts Romans 1:14. Some key contradictions and paradoxes are described below.

According to Paul, Christians believe he is saying that he has a responsibility to share his message with everyone, no matter who they are, where they come from, or how smart they might be. It's like having a special gift that he wants to give to all kinds of people because everyone is important.

Romans 1:14: I am debtor both to the Greeks, and to the Barbarians; both to the wise, and to the unwise.

Contradiction with Romans 2:11

Romans 1:14 talks about being a debtor to both Greeks and barbarians, implying a sense of obligation to all, while Romans 2:11 states "For there is no respect of persons with God," which suggests that God does not show favoritism or have obligations based on distinctions among people.

Romans 2:11: For there is no respect of persons with God.

Contradiction with Matthew 10:5-6

Romans 1:14 mentions the obligation to preach to both Greeks and barbarians, encompassing all non-Jews, whereas in Matthew 10:5-6, Jesus instructs His disciples specifically not to go into the way of the Gentiles and to focus only on "the lost sheep of the house of Israel."

Matthew 10:5-6: These twelve Jesus sent forth, and commanded them, saying, Go not into the way of the Gentiles, and into [any] city of the Samaritans enter ye not:

Contradiction with Acts 16:6-7

Romans 1:14 emphasizes an obligation to all people, yet in Acts 16:6-7, the Holy Spirit prevents Paul and his companions from preaching in certain regions, suggesting that there are divinely orchestrated limitations rather than an obligation to all at all times.

Acts 16:6-7: Now when they had gone throughout Phrygia and the region of Galatia, and were forbidden of the Holy Ghost to preach the word in Asia,
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