Contradictions and Paradoxes in 1 Peter 1:1

Check out Contradictions Catalog of 1 Peter 1:1 for the comprehensive list of verses that contradicts 1 Peter 1:1. Some key contradictions and paradoxes are described below.

According to Peter, this verse means that Peter is writing a letter to people who believe in Jesus but live far away in different places, like Pontus and Galatia. He wants them to know that he cares about them even though they are not nearby.

1 Peter 1:1: Peter, an apostle of Jesus Christ, to the strangers scattered throughout Pontus, Galatia, Cappadocia, Asia, and Bithynia,

Contradiction with Acts 10:34

This verse states that "God is no respecter of persons," which could seem to contradict the idea in 1 Peter 1:1, where specific groups (strangers) are addressed, implying divine selection.

Acts 10:34: Then Peter opened [his] mouth, and said, Of a truth I perceive that God is no respecter of persons:

Contradiction with Galatians 3:28

This verse emphasizes equality in Christ, whereas 1 Peter 1:1 distinguishes recipients as "strangers scattered," suggesting distinction.

Galatians 3:28: There is neither Jew nor Greek, there is neither bond nor free, there is neither male nor female: for ye are all one in Christ Jesus.

Contradiction with James 1:1

Similar to 1 Peter 1:1 in addressing a scattered audience, it could be seen as contradicting the uniqueness of Peter's address by presenting a similar message from a different apostle.

James 1:1: James, a servant of God and of the Lord Jesus Christ, to the twelve tribes which are scattered abroad, greeting.

Contradiction with Matthew 28:19

This verse instructs to teach all nations, potentially contradicting the more specific audience of 1 Peter 1:1 which is directed to the "strangers scattered."

Matthew 28:19: Go ye therefore, and teach all nations, baptizing them in the name of the Father, and of the Son, and of the Holy Ghost: [teach...: or, make disciples, or, Christians of all nations]
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