Contradiction with John 16:33
This verse mentions that believers will have tribulation in the world, which may seem contradictory to the idea in Romans 8:35 that external tribulations cannot separate us from the love of Christ.
John 16:33: These things I have spoken unto you, that in me ye might have peace. In the world ye shall have tribulation: but be of good cheer; I have overcome the world.
Contradiction with 2 Timothy 3:12
This verse states that all who live godly in Christ Jesus shall suffer persecution, suggesting that such challenges are expected, contrasting with Romans 8:35's assertion of love despite these.
2 Timothy 3:12: Yea, and all that will live godly in Christ Jesus shall suffer persecution.
Contradiction with Matthew 10:21
This verse discusses family betrayal, which is a form of tribulation that could be seen as contradicting the assurance of continued connection to Christ's love in Romans 8:35.
Matthew 10:21: And the brother shall deliver up the brother to death, and the father the child: and the children shall rise up against [their] parents, and cause them to be put to death.
Contradiction with Luke 21:16
This verse warns of being betrayed by family and friends, which contrasts with the promise of inseparability from Christ’s love amidst tribulations as seen in Romans 8:35.
Luke 21:16: And ye shall be betrayed both by parents, and brethren, and kinsfolks, and friends; and [some] of you shall they cause to be put to death.
Contradiction with Matthew 24:9
This verse speaks of being hated and delivering believers to tribulation, potentially seen as a threat to the security promised in the love of Christ in Romans 8:35.
Matthew 24:9: Then shall they deliver you up to be afflicted, and shall kill you: and ye shall be hated of all nations for my name's sake.
Contradiction with 2 Corinthians 11:26
This verse catalogs dangers and perils faced by believers, which might seem at odds with Romans 8:35’s message about inseparability from the love of Christ during such dangers.
2 Corinthians 11:26: [In] journeyings often, [in] perils of waters, [in] perils of robbers, [in] perils by [mine own] countrymen, [in] perils by the heathen, [in] perils in the city, [in] perils in the wilderness, [in] perils in the sea, [in] perils among false brethren;
Contradiction with Hebrews 12:6
This verse mentions that the Lord disciplines those he loves, suggesting that experiencing hardships could be a form of separation, which contradicts Romans 8:35's assurance.
Hebrews 12:6: For whom the Lord loveth he chasteneth, and scourgeth every son whom he receiveth.