Contradiction with Ecclesiastes 7:3
This verse states, "Sorrow is better than laughter: for by the sadness of the countenance the heart is made better," suggesting sorrow rather than tribulation leads to improvement, which contrasts with the notion of glorying in tribulations.
Ecclesiastes 7:3: Sorrow [is] better than laughter: for by the sadness of the countenance the heart is made better. [Sorrow: or, Anger]
Contradiction with Job 3:26
Job expresses, "I was not in safety, neither had I rest, neither was I quiet; yet trouble came," indicating a negative view of troubles, which contradicts Romans 5:3's message about rejoicing in tribulations.
Job 3:26: I was not in safety, neither had I rest, neither was I quiet; yet trouble came.
Contradiction with Jeremiah 20:14
"Cursed be the day wherein I was born: let not the day wherein my mother bare me be blessed," reflects a lament over suffering rather than glorifying in it, opposing the attitude in Romans 5:3.
Jeremiah 20:14: Cursed [be] the day wherein I was born: let not the day wherein my mother bare me be blessed.
Contradiction with James 1:2
While Romans 5:3 mentions glorying in tribulations, James 1:2 advises counting it joy when facing various trials, focusing on joy rather than the concept of glorying.
James 1:2: My brethren, count it all joy when ye fall into divers temptations; [temptations: or, trials]
Paradox #1
One possible contradiction in the verse could be the idea that suffering is something to be happy about. People naturally see suffering as a negative experience and may find it hard to understand why it should be seen positively. This can seem inconsistent with the natural human desire to avoid pain and seek well-being.