Contradictions and Paradoxes in Romans 6:19

Check out Contradictions Catalog of Romans 6:19 for the comprehensive list of verses that contradicts Romans 6:19. Some key contradictions and paradoxes are described below.

According to Paul, people used to do wrong things because their bodies felt weak, like getting dirty and doing bad things over and over. But now, they should use their bodies to do good things and become holy.

Romans 6:19: I speak after the manner of men because of the infirmity of your flesh: for as ye have yielded your members servants to uncleanness and to iniquity unto iniquity; even so now yield your members servants to righteousness unto holiness.

Contradiction with James 2:24

James 2:24 emphasizes that a person is justified by works and not by faith alone, which can be seen as contradictory to the focus in Romans 6:19 on yielding one's members to righteousness, implying that behavior alone cultivates holiness.

James 2:24: Ye see then how that by works a man is justified, and not by faith only.

Contradiction with Galatians 5:18

Galatians 5:18 states that if you are led by the Spirit, you are not under the law, which contrasts with Romans 6:19 as it discusses being freed from sin but not explicitly mentioning the Spirit's guidance.

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

Contradiction with Ephesians 2:8-9

Ephesians 2:8-9 emphasizes salvation by grace through faith and not by works, while Romans 6:19 speaks of yielding members to righteousness, suggesting an emphasis on actions.

Ephesians 2:8-9: For by grace are ye saved through faith; and that not of yourselves: [it is] the gift of God:

Contradiction with Philippians 3:9

Philippians 3:9 speaks of righteousness through faith in Christ, contrasting the implication in Romans 6:19 of achieving holiness through deeds.

Philippians 3:9: And be found in him, not having mine own righteousness, which is of the law, but that which is through the faith of Christ, the righteousness which is of God by faith:

Contradiction with Matthew 5:20

Matthew 5:20 implies the necessity of exceeding righteousness beyond the Pharisees', possibly contradicting the internal emphasis of Romans 6:19 on personal sanctification through righteous acts.

Matthew 5:20: For I say unto you, That except your righteousness shall exceed [the righteousness] of the scribes and Pharisees, ye shall in no case enter into the kingdom of heaven.
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