Contradiction with Acts 5:29
This verse suggests obedience to God over human authorities, potentially contradicting the directive to submit to human ordinances in 1 Peter 2:14.
Acts 5:29: Then Peter and the [other] apostles answered and said, We ought to obey God rather than men.
Contradiction with Exodus 1:17
The midwives disobeyed the king of Egypt, suggesting civil disobedience in contrast to submission to authorities.
Exodus 1:17: But the midwives feared God, and did not as the king of Egypt commanded them, but saved the men children alive.
Contradiction with Daniel 3:18
Shadrach, Meshach, and Abednego refuse to obey the king's command, prioritizing faith over submission to government ordinances.
Daniel 3:18: But if not, be it known unto thee, O king, that we will not serve thy gods, nor worship the golden image which thou hast set up.
Contradiction with Daniel 6:10
Daniel continues praying despite the king's decree, showing a contradiction to submission to governmental rule.
Daniel 6:10: Now when Daniel knew that the writing was signed, he went into his house; and his windows being open in his chamber toward Jerusalem, he kneeled upon his knees three times a day, and prayed, and gave thanks before his God, as he did aforetime.
Contradiction with Matthew 10:28
Encourages fearing God rather than human authority, contrasting with submission to every ordinance.
Matthew 10:28: And fear not them which kill the body, but are not able to kill the soul: but rather fear him which is able to destroy both soul and body in hell.
Contradiction with Mark 12:17
Suggests a distinction between earthly authority and divine authority, potentially conflicting with submission to human ordinances.
Mark 12:17: And Jesus answering said unto them, Render to Caesar the things that are Caesar's, and to God the things that are God's. And they marvelled at him.
Contradiction with Revelation 13:15
Warns against worshiping the beast, implying a refusal to comply with certain governmental decrees.
Revelation 13:15: And he had power to give life unto the image of the beast, that the image of the beast should both speak, and cause that as many as would not worship the image of the beast should be killed. [life: Gr. breath]
Contradiction with Acts 4:19
Indicates a preference for obeying God rather than human authorities, conflicting with the submission suggested in 1 Peter 2:14.
Acts 4:19: But Peter and John answered and said unto them, Whether it be right in the sight of God to hearken unto you more than unto God, judge ye.
Paradox #1
1 Peter 2:14 discusses obedience to authorities as they are appointed to punish wrongdoers. A possible theological conflict arises when this is compared to situations where authorities act unjustly or contradict God's teachings. The question emerges: should a believer obey an unjust authority if it goes against God's principles? This can create tension between obeying rulers and staying true to one's faith and conscience.
Paradox #2
1 Peter 2:14 talks about obeying authority and respecting government leaders because they punish wrongdoers and praise those who do good. The moral conflict here could be that sometimes governments and leaders act unjustly or do things that seem wrong or harmful. This verse might make people feel confused about whether they should always obey these leaders, even if what they do goes against what feels morally right.