Contradictions and Paradoxes in Romans 1:7

Check out Contradictions Catalog of Romans 1:7 for the comprehensive list of verses that contradicts Romans 1:7. Some key contradictions and paradoxes are described below.

According to Paul, this verse says that God loves the people in Rome and calls them to be good and holy. Paul wishes them grace and peace from God and Jesus.

Romans 1:7: To all that be in Rome, beloved of God, called [to be] saints: Grace to you and peace from God our Father, and the Lord Jesus Christ.

Contradiction with James 4:4

James 4:4 emphasizes the enmity with God that friendship with the world brings, contradicting the idea of peace with God in Romans 1:7.

James 4:4: Ye adulterers and adulteresses, know ye not that the friendship of the world is enmity with God? whosoever therefore will be a friend of the world is the enemy of God.

Contradiction with Matthew 10:34

Matthew 10:34 states that Jesus did not come to bring peace but a sword, which contradicts the message of peace in Romans 1:7.

Matthew 10:34: Think not that I am come to send peace on earth: I came not to send peace, but a sword.
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