Contradictions and Paradoxes in 1 Peter 1:10

Check out Contradictions Catalog of 1 Peter 1:10 for the comprehensive list of verses that contradicts 1 Peter 1:10. Some key contradictions and paradoxes are described below.

According to Peter, a long time ago, special messengers called prophets looked really hard to understand the wonderful gift God was planning to give us. They talked about this amazing grace that would come to help and save people.

1 Peter 1:10: Of which salvation the prophets have enquired and searched diligently, who prophesied of the grace [that should come] unto you:

Contradiction with Matthew 13:17

This verse suggests that prophets did not see or hear things that they desired, as opposed to 1 Peter 1:10, which suggests prophets inquired diligently.

Matthew 13:17: For verily I say unto you, That many prophets and righteous [men] have desired to see [those things] which ye see, and have not seen [them]; and to hear [those things] which ye hear, and have not heard [them].

Contradiction with John 12:41

This verse could imply that prophets like Isaiah clearly saw the glory of Christ, potentially contradicting the notion of searching or inquiring.

John 12:41: These things said Esaias, when he saw his glory, and spake of him.

Contradiction with Deuteronomy 18:15

Suggests a prophet is definitive and clear, which could contrast with the idea of prophets seeking and searching for understanding.

Deuteronomy 18:15: The LORD thy God will raise up unto thee a Prophet from the midst of thee, of thy brethren, like unto me; unto him ye shall hearken;

Contradiction with Isaiah 29:10

Indicates a spirit of deep sleep on prophets, which contradicts the idea in 1 Peter 1:10 of diligent inquiry.

Isaiah 29:10: For the LORD hath poured out upon you the spirit of deep sleep, and hath closed your eyes: the prophets and your rulers, the seers hath he covered. [rulers: Heb. heads]

Contradiction with 2 Peter 1:21

Suggests prophecy is not from personal inquiry at all, contradicting the idea that prophets searched and inquired diligently.

2 Peter 1:21: For the prophecy came not in old time by the will of man: but holy men of God spake [as they were] moved by the Holy Ghost. [in old time: or, at any time]
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