Contradictions and Paradoxes in Romans 3:12

Check out Contradictions Catalog of Romans 3:12 for the comprehensive list of verses that contradicts Romans 3:12. Some key contradictions and paradoxes are described below.

According to Paul, everyone has done things that are not right, and nobody is perfect or always does good things. It's like everyone has wandered off the right path and needs help to find their way back.

Romans 3:12: They are all gone out of the way, they are together become unprofitable; there is none that doeth good, no, not one.

Contradiction with Genesis 6:9

Noah was described as a just man and perfect in his generations, which contradicts the notion that none are good.

Genesis 6:9: These [are] the generations of Noah: Noah was a just man [and] perfect in his generations, [and] Noah walked with God. [perfect: or, upright]

Contradiction with Job 1:1

Job is described as blameless and upright, which contrasts the idea that none understand or seek after God.

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

Zacharias and Elisabeth were described as righteous before God, contrary to the claim of no one doing good.

Luke 1:6: And they were both righteous before God, walking in all the commandments and ordinances of the Lord blameless.

Contradiction with Philippians 2:15

Believers are called to be blameless and harmless, suggesting the possibility of righteousness.

Philippians 2:15: That ye may be blameless and harmless, the sons of God, without rebuke, in the midst of a crooked and perverse nation, among whom ye shine as lights in the world; [harmless: or, sincere] [ye shine: or, shine ye]

Contradiction with 2 Kings 20:3

Hezekiah prays to God about his good deeds, indicating an exception to the claim that none do good.

2 Kings 20:3: I beseech thee, O LORD, remember now how I have walked before thee in truth and with a perfect heart, and have done [that which is] good in thy sight. And Hezekiah wept sore. [sore: Heb. with a great weeping]

Paradox #1

Romans 3:12 suggests that no one is righteous or does good on their own. The contradiction or conflict could arise when considering the idea that people are capable of good actions independently. Some might view this verse as conflicting with the belief in human potential for goodness and moral actions without divine intervention.

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