Contradiction with 1 Corinthians 15:35-36
These verses question how the dead are raised, introducing doubt about bodily resurrection.
1 Corinthians 15:35-36: But some [man] will say, How are the dead raised up? and with what body do they come?
Contradiction with Luke 20:34-36
Jesus explains that in the resurrection, people neither marry nor are given in marriage, indicating a different existence than Romans 6:5 suggests.
Luke 20:34-36: And Jesus answering said unto them, The children of this world marry, and are given in marriage:
Contradiction with Ecclesiastes 9:5
This verse states that the dead know nothing, contradicting the notion of being united in life with Christ in Romans 6:5.
Ecclesiastes 9:5: For the living know that they shall die: but the dead know not any thing, neither have they any more a reward; for the memory of them is forgotten.
Contradiction with John 11:25-26
While affirming resurrection, Jesus says believers will never die, suggesting a different understanding of resurrection than the literal unity in death portrayed in Romans 6:5.
John 11:25-26: Jesus said unto her, I am the resurrection, and the life: he that believeth in me, though he were dead, yet shall he live:
Contradiction with Philippians 3:10-11
Paul speaks of a desire to attain the resurrection, implying it is not assured, in contrast to the certainty expressed in Romans 6:5.
Philippians 3:10-11: That I may know him, and the power of his resurrection, and the fellowship of his sufferings, being made conformable unto his death;
Contradiction with Acts 23:8
This verse highlights the Sadducees' disbelief in resurrection, offering a perspective that directly contradicts the resurrection theme in Romans 6:5.
Acts 23:8: For the Sadducees say that there is no resurrection, neither angel, nor spirit: but the Pharisees confess both.
Contradiction with 2 Timothy 2:18
Some were saying the resurrection had already happened, which contradicts the future aspect of resurrection in Romans 6:5.
2 Timothy 2:18: Who concerning the truth have erred, saying that the resurrection is past already; and overthrow the faith of some.
Contradiction with Matthew 22:30
Jesus says people will be like angels in heaven after the resurrection, which contrasts with Romans 6:5's continuity of life through Christ after death.
Matthew 22:30: But as touching the resurrection of the dead, have ye not read that which was spoken unto you by God, saying,