Romans 8:25 Contradictions and Paradoxes

According to Paul, when we wish for something we cannot see, we must wait patiently and trust that it will happen. It's like waiting for a surprise gift, knowing it will come even if we can't see it right now.

Contradiction with James 1:6

This verse emphasizes the necessity of asking in faith without doubt, whereas Romans 8:25 implicitly accepts waiting patiently, even if the outcome is unseen or uncertain.

James 1:6: But let him ask in faith, nothing wavering. For he that wavereth is like a wave of the sea driven with the wind and tossed.

Contradiction with Matthew 21:22

This verse states that all things you ask in prayer, believing, you shall receive, contrasting with the wait and patience emphasized in Romans 8:25.

Matthew 21:22: And all things, whatsoever ye shall ask in prayer, believing, ye shall receive.

Contradiction with Hebrews 11:1

Hebrews defines faith as assurance and conviction of things not seen; this conflicts with the active waiting and patience that Romans 8:25 emphasizes.

Hebrews 11:1: Now faith is the substance of things hoped for, the evidence of things not seen. [substance: or, ground, or, confidence]

Contradiction with Mark 11:24

Here, the verse suggests that belief leads to immediate possession in prayer, which differs from the expectation of patient waiting highlighted in Romans 8:25.

Mark 11:24: Therefore I say unto you, What things soever ye desire, when ye pray, believe that ye receive [them], and ye shall have [them].

Contradiction with John 14:13-14

This passage focuses on immediate receipt of requests in Jesus' name, somewhat opposing the concept of patient waiting found in Romans 8:25.

John 14:13-14: And whatsoever ye shall ask in my name, that will I do, that the Father may be glorified in the Son.

Contradiction with Luke 11:9

This verse encourages persistence in seeking, asking, and knocking until success, lessening the emphasis on waiting patiently as described in Romans 8:25.