Contradictions and Paradoxes in Romans 7:11

Check out Contradictions Catalog of Romans 7:11 for the comprehensive list of verses that contradicts Romans 7:11. Some key contradictions and paradoxes are described below.

According to Paul, sin used the rules to trick me, and because of that, it hurt me deeply.

Romans 7:11: For sin, taking occasion by the commandment, deceived me, and by it slew [me].

Contradiction with James 1:13

This verse states that God cannot be tempted with evil, neither tempts he any man, contradicting Romans 7:11 where sin is described as taking occasion and deceiving.

James 1:13: Let no man say when he is tempted, I am tempted of God: for God cannot be tempted with evil, neither tempteth he any man: [evil: or, evils]

Contradiction with Ezekiel 18:20

It asserts that the soul that sins shall die, emphasizing personal responsibility as opposed to sin taking occasion as a separate entity.

Ezekiel 18:20: The soul that sinneth, it shall die. The son shall not bear the iniquity of the father, neither shall the father bear the iniquity of the son: the righteousness of the righteous shall be upon him, and the wickedness of the wicked shall be upon him.

Contradiction with 1 John 3:9

This indicates that whoever is born of God does not commit sin, opposing the idea of being deceived by sin.

1 John 3:9: Whosoever is born of God doth not commit sin; for his seed remaineth in him: and he cannot sin, because he is born of God. [is born: or, has been born]

Contradiction with Romans 6:14

States that sin shall not have dominion over you, suggesting control over sin, unlike the deceiving nature of sin described in Romans 7:11.

Romans 6:14: For sin shall not have dominion over you: for ye are not under the law, but under grace.

Contradiction with Galatians 5:16

Advises walking in the Spirit to avoid fulfilling the lust of the flesh, implying a choice contrary to the deceptive nature of sin suggested in Romans 7:11.

Galatians 5:16: [This] I say then, Walk in the Spirit, and ye shall not fulfil the lust of the flesh. [ye...: or, fulfil not]

Paradox #1

Romans 7:11 discusses sin using the commandment to deceive and bring about death. The potential contradiction or conflict here lies in the idea that something meant to be good, like a commandment, can lead to a negative outcome. It questions how a good law can result in deception and harm, creating a tension between the purpose of the law and its unintended consequences.

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