Contradiction with Exodus 22:28
This verse instructs not to revile the gods or curse the ruler of your people, which can be seen as contradictory to 1 Peter 2:17 if interpreted as allowing space for criticism rather than honor.
Exodus 22:28: Thou shalt not revile the gods, nor curse the ruler of thy people. [gods: or, judges]
Contradiction with Matthew 10:37
This verse implies that love for Christ must come before honoring others, which could contradict the general command to honor all men as instructed in 1 Peter 2:17.
Matthew 10:37: He that loveth father or mother more than me is not worthy of me: and he that loveth son or daughter more than me is not worthy of me.
Contradiction with Acts 5:29
This verse shows the apostles obeying God rather than human authority, potentially contradicting the command to honor the king in 1 Peter 2:17.
Acts 5:29: Then Peter and the [other] apostles answered and said, We ought to obey God rather than men.
Contradiction with 1 Samuel 15:22
This verse values obedience over offerings, suggesting a potential contradiction with honoring authority if it compromises obedience to God.
1 Samuel 15:22: And Samuel said, Hath the LORD [as great] delight in burnt offerings and sacrifices, as in obeying the voice of the LORD? Behold, to obey [is] better than sacrifice, [and] to hearken than the fat of rams.
Contradiction with Galatians 1:10
The instruction to seek God’s approval rather than human approval may conflict with the directive to honor all people seen in 1 Peter 2:17.
Galatians 1:10: For do I now persuade men, or God? or do I seek to please men? for if I yet pleased men, I should not be the servant of Christ.
Paradox #1
1 Peter 2:17 says to honor everyone, love fellow believers, fear God, and respect the emperor. Some may see a conflict because the Bible also says to obey God over human authority if they clash. So, respecting human leaders could conflict with obeying God.
Paradox #2
The possible contradiction or conflict in 1 Peter 2:17 could be that it advises respect and honor towards everyone, including authority figures, which might conflict with personal beliefs or situations where authorities act unjustly. Some might see a contradiction between respecting authority and standing against wrongful actions.