Contradiction with 1 John 3:9
Explains that whosoever is born of God does not commit sin, which contradicts the struggle with sin described in Romans 7:21.
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 2 Corinthians 5:17
States that if anyone is in Christ, they are a new creation with old things passing away, contradicting the ongoing presence of evil in Romans 7:21.
2 Corinthians 5:17: Therefore if any man [be] in Christ, [he is] a new creature: old things are passed away; behold, all things are become new. [he is: or, let him be]
Contradiction with Galatians 5:16
Advises to walk in the Spirit and you shall not fulfill the lust of the flesh, contrasting with the conflict described in Romans 7:21.
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]
Contradiction with 1 John 5:18
Declares that anyone born of God keeps himself, and the wicked one does not touch him, differing from the inner battle in Romans 7:21.
1 John 5:18: We know that whosoever is born of God sinneth not; but he that is begotten of God keepeth himself, and that wicked one toucheth him not. [is born: Gr. has been born]
Contradiction with Philippians 4:13
States that one can do all things through Christ which strengthens them, suggesting empowerment contrary to the struggle of Romans 7:21.
Philippians 4:13: I can do all things through Christ which strengtheneth me.
Paradox #1
The contradiction or conflict in Romans 7:21 could be that it highlights the struggle between wanting to do good and the presence of evil desires. This might seem inconsistent because it portrays the challenge of following a moral path even when one genuinely wants to do good. This ongoing internal conflict can appear contradictory to the idea of consistently living a virtuous life.