Contradictions and Paradoxes in Romans 3:19

Check out Contradictions Catalog of Romans 3:19 for the comprehensive list of verses that contradicts Romans 3:19. Some key contradictions and paradoxes are described below.

According to Paul, the law is like a big rulebook that shows everyone their mistakes, so nobody can say they are perfect, and everyone knows they need God's help. It's like when you do something wrong, and you realize you need to say sorry and ask for help to be better.

Romans 3:19: Now we know that what things soever the law saith, it saith to them who are under the law: that every mouth may be stopped, and all the world may become guilty before God. [guilty...: or, subject to the judgment of God]

Contradiction with Romans 7:12

Suggests that the law is holy, just, and good, contrasting the accountability and condemnation in Romans 3:19.

Romans 7:12: Wherefore the law [is] holy, and the commandment holy, and just, and good.

Contradiction with Galatians 5:18

Indicates that if led by the Spirit, you are not under the law, contradicting the idea of universal accountability to the law in Romans 3:19.

Galatians 5:18: But if ye be led of the Spirit, ye are not under the law.

Contradiction with 1 Timothy 1:9

Claims the law is made not for the righteous but for the lawless, opposing the idea that all are accountable under the law in Romans 3:19.

1 Timothy 1:9: Knowing this, that the law is not made for a righteous man, but for the lawless and disobedient, for the ungodly and for sinners, for unholy and profane, for murderers of fathers and murderers of mothers, for manslayers,

Contradiction with James 2:12

Advises to speak and act as those who will be judged by the law of liberty, differing from the judgment and accountability depicted in Romans 3:19.

James 2:12: So speak ye, and so do, as they that shall be judged by the law of liberty.

Paradox #1

Romans 3:19 might present a contradiction or conflict in its implication that the law is meant to silence and hold everyone accountable to God. This might be seen as conflicting with the idea of free will or personal conscience, suggesting that humans are bound by a set standard rather than encouraged to act based on personal moral insights or choices. This could raise questions about the balance between divine command and human moral autonomy.

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