Contradiction with James 2:24
This verse emphasizes justification by works, whereas Romans 5:16 highlights justification as a gift separate from individual actions.
James 2:24: Ye see then how that by works a man is justified, and not by faith only.
Contradiction with Romans 3:28
It states that a person is justified by faith apart from the works of the Law, potentially conflicting with any interpretation that implies judgment based on actions.
Romans 3:28: Therefore we conclude that a man is justified by faith without the deeds of the law.
Contradiction with Galatians 2:16
This verse stresses that a person is not justified by the works of the law, but by faith in Jesus Christ, contradicting any interpretation of Romans 5:16 that might suggest otherwise.
Galatians 2:16: Knowing that a man is not justified by the works of the law, but by the faith of Jesus Christ, even we have believed in Jesus Christ, that we might be justified by the faith of Christ, and not by the works of the law: for by the works of the law shall no flesh be justified.
Contradiction with Matthew 12:37
Focuses on being justified or condemned by one's words, seemingly in contrast to the concept of an overarching gift of justification mentioned in Romans 5:16.
Matthew 12:37: For by thy words thou shalt be justified, and by thy words thou shalt be condemned.
Contradiction with Revelation 20:12
Describes judgment according to deeds written in books, which could be seen as opposed to justification by the gift described in Romans 5:16.
Revelation 20:12: And I saw the dead, small and great, stand before God; and the books were opened: and another book was opened, which is [the book] of life: and the dead were judged out of those things which were written in the books, according to their works.