Contradiction with James 4:16
Romans 1:8 expresses gratitude and thanksgiving, whereas James 4:16 warns against boasting, which can be seen as prideful, contrasting the humility in gratitude.
James 4:16: But now ye rejoice in your boastings: all such rejoicing is evil.
Contradiction with 1 Corinthians 5:6
Romans 1:8 involves spreading positive news of faith, while 1 Corinthians 5:6 warns against boasting about negative influences, advising caution.
1 Corinthians 5:6: Your glorying [is] not good. Know ye not that a little leaven leaveneth the whole lump?
Contradiction with 1 Corinthians 8:1
Romans 1:8 shares the spread of faith in Rome as a positive report, whereas 1 Corinthians 8:1 highlights how knowledge can lead to pride, contrasting with the humility of faith.
1 Corinthians 8:1: Now as touching things offered unto idols, we know that we all have knowledge. Knowledge puffeth up, but charity edifieth.
Contradiction with Proverbs 27:2
Romans 1:8 is Paul speaking about the faith of others, but Proverbs 27:2 warns against self-praise, suggesting faith should be noted by others, not oneself, as in Paul’s message.
Proverbs 27:2: Let another man praise thee, and not thine own mouth; a stranger, and not thine own lips.
Contradiction with Luke 18:11
Romans 1:8 contains gratitude for the faith of others, which may be seen as boasting in their achievements, while Luke 18:11 highlights self-righteousness in prayer, contradicting humility.
Luke 18:11: The Pharisee stood and prayed thus with himself, God, I thank thee, that I am not as other men [are], extortioners, unjust, adulterers, or even as this publican.