Contradiction with Genesis 7:1
This verse describes Noah as righteous in his generation, contradicting the idea that there is none righteous.
Genesis 7:1: And the LORD said unto Noah, Come thou and all thy house into the ark; for thee have I seen righteous before me in this generation.
Contradiction with Job 1:1
This verse refers to Job as a perfect and upright man, which contradicts the claim in Romans 3:10 that none are righteous.
Job 1:1: There was a man in the land of Uz, whose name [was] Job; and that man was perfect and upright, and one that feared God, and eschewed evil.
Contradiction with Luke 1:6
This verse describes Zechariah and Elizabeth as righteous, walking blamelessly, contradicting Romans 3:10.
Luke 1:6: And they were both righteous before God, walking in all the commandments and ordinances of the Lord blameless.
Contradiction with James 5:16
This verse highlights the effectual fervent prayer of a righteous man, implying there are righteous individuals contrary to Romans 3:10.
James 5:16: Confess [your] faults one to another, and pray one for another, that ye may be healed. The effectual fervent prayer of a righteous man availeth much.
Paradox #1
One potential contradiction with Romans 3:10 might be with other sections of the Bible that describe individuals as righteous or blameless. For example, figures such as Noah, Job, and Zechariah are described as being righteous in those contexts. This could seem inconsistent because Romans emphasizes that no one is naturally righteous. However, these apparent contradictions are often resolved through theological interpretation, with some suggesting that righteousness in certain cases comes through faith and God's grace, not through one's own merit.
Paradox #2
Some people see a contradiction with other Bible verses that suggest certain people are righteous or do good deeds. For example, verses like Genesis 7:1 or James 5:16 talk about individuals being righteous, which may seem at odds with stating that no one is righteous. This can cause confusion about the meaning of righteousness in different contexts within the Bible.
Paradox #3
The contradiction or conflict could be that this verse suggests no one is inherently good, which might clash with the belief that people can be fundamentally good or can achieve goodness through their actions and moral choices. It raises questions about human nature and the possibility of being virtuous on one's own.