Contradictions and Paradoxes in 1 Peter 2:19

Check out Contradictions Catalog of 1 Peter 2:19 for the comprehensive list of verses that contradicts 1 Peter 2:19. Some key contradictions and paradoxes are described below.

According to Peter, it's good to be patient and strong when you're hurting for doing the right thing because God sees and appreciates it. Even if people are mean to you for no reason, staying true to God matters.

1 Peter 2:19: For this [is] thankworthy, if a man for conscience toward God endure grief, suffering wrongfully. [thankworthy: or, thank]

Contradiction with Romans 12:19

Romans 12:19 emphasizes not taking vengeance, but rather leaving room for God's wrath, possibly conflicting with enduring grief wrongly for conscience's sake in 1 Peter 2:19.

Romans 12:19: Dearly beloved, avenge not yourselves, but [rather] give place unto wrath: for it is written, Vengeance [is] mine; I will repay, saith the Lord.

Contradiction with Proverbs 22:3

Proverbs 22:3 suggests prudence in avoiding trouble, which could contrast with enduring suffering as commendable in 1 Peter 2:19.

Proverbs 22:3: A prudent [man] foreseeth the evil, and hideth himself: but the simple pass on, and are punished.

Contradiction with Ecclesiastes 7:17

Ecclesiastes 7:17 advises against being righteous overmuch, potentially conflicting with enduring suffering for righteousness in 1 Peter 2:19.

Ecclesiastes 7:17: Be not over much wicked, neither be thou foolish: why shouldest thou die before thy time? [before...: Heb. not in thy time?]

Contradiction with Matthew 10:23

Matthew 10:23 suggests fleeing persecution, which may contradict with enduring suffering as commendable in 1 Peter 2:19.

Matthew 10:23: But when they persecute you in this city, flee ye into another: for verily I say unto you, Ye shall not have gone over the cities of Israel, till the Son of man be come. [have...: or, end, or, finish]

Paradox #1

The potential contradiction in this verse could be that it suggests enduring unjust suffering is commendable, which might conflict with the belief that justice should be pursued and wrongs should be righted. This might seem inconsistent with the idea of advocating for fairness and equality.

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