Contradictions and Paradoxes in Romans 2:22

Check out Contradictions Catalog of Romans 2:22 for the comprehensive list of verses that contradicts Romans 2:22. Some key contradictions and paradoxes are described below.

According to Paul, if you tell others not to do wrong things like cheating or loving pretend gods, you shouldn't do those bad things yourself. It's important to do what you say is right.

Romans 2:22: Thou that sayest a man should not commit adultery, dost thou commit adultery? thou that abhorrest idols, dost thou commit sacrilege?

Contradiction with Matthew 5:19

While Romans 2:22 condemns theft among those who preach against it, Matthew 5:19 suggests that those who break even the least commandments and teach others to do so will be called least in the kingdom of heaven, indicating some tolerance.

Matthew 5:19: Whosoever therefore shall break one of these least commandments, and shall teach men so, he shall be called the least in the kingdom of heaven: but whosoever shall do and teach [them], the same shall be called great in the kingdom of heaven.

Contradiction with Acts 10:15

Romans 2:22 emphasizes the violation of moral laws, like theft, but Acts 10:15 states that what God has cleansed should not be called common, which could be interpreted as a shift from strict adherence to traditional law.

Acts 10:15: And the voice [spake] unto him again the second time, What God hath cleansed, [that] call not thou common.

Contradiction with James 2:10

James states that whoever keeps the whole law but stumbles in one point is guilty of all, which could oppose the idea in Romans 2:22 emphasizing specific transgressions like theft.

James 2:10: For whosoever shall keep the whole law, and yet offend in one [point], he is guilty of all.

Contradiction with Galatians 3:13

Indicates that Christ has redeemed us from the curse of the law, suggesting that strict adherence (as criticized in Romans 2:22) is no longer required under grace.

Galatians 3:13: Christ hath redeemed us from the curse of the law, being made a curse for us: for it is written, Cursed [is] every one that hangeth on a tree:

Contradiction with Colossians 2:16

Suggests not to judge others by their adherence to the law, which might contrast with Romans 2:22's critique of hypocrisy.

Colossians 2:16: Let no man therefore judge you in meat, or in drink, or in respect of an holyday, or of the new moon, or of the sabbath [days]: [in meat...: or, for eating and drinking] [respect: or, part]

Paradox #1

One possible contradiction or inconsistency with Romans 2:22 could be the idea of holding others to a standard that one does not uphold themselves. This can be seen as hypocritical, as it involves judging others for actions that one might also be guilty of, thus conflicting with teachings about honesty and integrity.

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