Contradictions and Paradoxes in Romans 8:34

Check out Contradictions Catalog of Romans 8:34 for the comprehensive list of verses that contradicts Romans 8:34. Some key contradictions and paradoxes are described below.

According to Paul, Jesus is the one who died and came back to life, and now He is with God to help us and speak to God for us. So, if Jesus is on our side, no one can say we are not good enough.

Romans 8:34: Who [is] he that condemneth? [It is] Christ that died, yea rather, that is risen again, who is even at the right hand of God, who also maketh intercession for us.

Contradiction with Hebrews 7:25

This verse speaks of Jesus' continuous intercession for those who come to God through Him, aligning rather than contradicting with Romans 8:34's reference to Christ's intercession.

Hebrews 7:25: Wherefore he is able also to save them to the uttermost that come unto God by him, seeing he ever liveth to make intercession for them. [to the...: or, evermore]

Contradiction with 1 Timothy 2:5

This verse identifies Christ as the sole mediator between God and humanity, which complements rather than contradicts Romans 8:34's mention of Christ's intercessory role.

1 Timothy 2:5: For [there is] one God, and one mediator between God and men, the man Christ Jesus;

Contradiction with John 14:16

This verse refers to the Holy Spirit as the other Comforter who intercedes, highlighting a broader scope of intercession beyond just Christ but not directly contradicting Romans 8:34.

John 14:16: And I will pray the Father, and he shall give you another Comforter, that he may abide with you for ever;

Contradiction with Job 9:33

Job laments the absence of a mediator, contrasting with Romans 8:34's assurance of Christ's intercession, but it reflects a pre-Christ perspective rather than a contradiction in the context after Christ's coming.

Job 9:33: Neither is there any daysman betwixt us, [that] might lay his hand upon us both. [any...: Heb. one that should argue] [daysman: or, umpire]

Contradiction with Isaiah 53:12

This Old Testament prophecy about the suffering servant making intercession appears to align with, rather than contradict, Romans 8:34's view of Christ's role.

Isaiah 53:12: Therefore will I divide him [a portion] with the great, and he shall divide the spoil with the strong; because he hath poured out his soul unto death: and he was numbered with the transgressors; and he bare the sin of many, and made intercession for the transgressors.
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