Contradiction with Proverbs 11:18
Romans 2:8 suggests punishment for contentious behavior, while Proverbs 11:18 promises a sure reward for the pursuit of righteousness.
Proverbs 11:18: The wicked worketh a deceitful work: but to him that soweth righteousness [shall be] a sure reward.
Contradiction with Ecclesiastes 8:12
While Romans 2:8 states wrath for evil-doing, Ecclesiastes 8:12 notes that a sinner who does evil a hundred times might still prolong his life.
Ecclesiastes 8:12: Though a sinner do evil an hundred times, and his [days] be prolonged, yet surely I know that it shall be well with them that fear God, which fear before him:
Contradiction with Matthew 5:45
Romans 2:8 speaks of God's wrath, whereas Matthew 5:45 says God makes the sun rise on both the evil and good, seemingly offering kindness to all.
Matthew 5:45: That ye may be the children of your Father which is in heaven: for he maketh his sun to rise on the evil and on the good, and sendeth rain on the just and on the unjust.
Contradiction with Matthew 11:28
Romans 2:8 warns of wrath for disobedience, but Matthew 11:28 invites all who labor, offering them rest irrespective of their deeds.
Matthew 11:28: Come unto me, all [ye] that labour and are heavy laden, and I will give you rest.
Contradiction with Luke 6:35
Romans 2:8 speaks of retribution, yet Luke 6:35 encourages loving enemies and notes that God is kind to the unthankful and evil.
Luke 6:35: But love ye your enemies, and do good, and lend, hoping for nothing again; and your reward shall be great, and ye shall be the children of the Highest: for he is kind unto the unthankful and [to] the evil.
Contradiction with Acts 14:17
Romans 2:8 focuses on God's wrath, but Acts 14:17 describes God as doing good and providing rain and fruitful seasons, reflecting kindness to all.
Acts 14:17: Nevertheless he left not himself without witness, in that he did good, and gave us rain from heaven, and fruitful seasons, filling our hearts with food and gladness.
Contradiction with Acts 17:30
Romans 2:8 emphasizes punishment, while Acts 17:30 indicates that God overlooked ignorance in past times, suggesting more leniency.
Acts 17:30: And the times of this ignorance God winked at; but now commandeth all men every where to repent:
Contradiction with Romans 11:32
Romans 2:8 speaks of wrath against disobedience, whereas Romans 11:32 says God has mercy upon all.
Romans 11:32: For God hath concluded them all in unbelief, that he might have mercy upon all. [concluded...: or, shut them all up together]
Paradox #1
Romans 2:8 discusses God's judgment on those who are self-seeking and disobedient to the truth. It might seem to contradict the idea of grace and forgiveness emphasized elsewhere in the Bible, where salvation is offered freely to those who believe, regardless of their past actions. This could create a tension between the concepts of judgment based on deeds and salvation by faith.
Paradox #2
Romans 2:8 talks about God's wrath against those who are self-seeking and disobedient. A possible contradiction or conflict could be the idea of a loving and forgiving God punishing people with wrath. Some might see inconsistency in a divine figure being both merciful and wrathful.