Contradictions and Paradoxes in Romans 3:2

Check out Contradictions Catalog of Romans 3:2 for the comprehensive list of verses that contradicts Romans 3:2. Some key contradictions and paradoxes are described below.

According to Paul, it is special to be a part of God's people because God gave them His special messages and teachings. This means they have a big job to share God's words with others.

Romans 3:2: Much every way: chiefly, because that unto them were committed the oracles of God.

Contradiction with Acts 10:34

This verse states that God is no respecter of persons, contradicting Romans 3:2's emphasis on the Jews' special advantage.

Acts 10:34: Then Peter opened [his] mouth, and said, Of a truth I perceive that God is no respecter of persons:

Contradiction with Galatians 3:28

This verse highlights the equality of all in Christ, contradicting Romans 3:2's notion of Jewish privilege.

Galatians 3:28: There is neither Jew nor Greek, there is neither bond nor free, there is neither male nor female: for ye are all one in Christ Jesus.

Contradiction with Romans 2:11

This verse asserts that there is no partiality with God, which conflicts with the idea in Romans 3:2 of Jews having an advantage.

Romans 2:11: For there is no respect of persons with God.

Contradiction with Colossians 3:11

This verse emphasizes there is no distinction between Greek and Jew, contrasting with the idea of Jewish advantage in Romans 3:2.

Colossians 3:11: Where there is neither Greek nor Jew, circumcision nor uncircumcision, Barbarian, Scythian, bond [nor] free: but Christ [is] all, and in all.

Paradox #1

The verse implies that the Jewish people have a special role because they were entrusted with God's words. A potential theological conflict arises when considering the inclusive message of the New Testament, where salvation and God's promises are extended to all people, not just one group. This can seem inconsistent with the idea of one group having a unique advantage or responsibility.

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