Contradictions and Paradoxes in 1 Peter 2:9

Check out Contradictions Catalog of 1 Peter 2:9 for the comprehensive list of verses that contradicts 1 Peter 2:9. Some key contradictions and paradoxes are described below.

According to Peter, Christians are like a special team picked by God. They are meant to do good things and tell others about how God brought them out of darkness and into a wonderful light.

1 Peter 2:9: But ye [are] a chosen generation, a royal priesthood, an holy nation, a peculiar people; that ye should shew forth the praises of him who hath called you out of darkness into his marvellous light: [peculiar: or, purchased] [praises: or, virtues]

Contradiction with Matthew 28:19

This verse commissions all to be disciples of all nations, suggesting inclusivity rather than the exclusivity implied by being a "chosen generation" in 1 Peter 2:9.

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]

Contradiction with Romans 3:23

This verse states "For all have sinned," suggesting that no one group is better, contrasting with the "holy nation" claim in 1 Peter 2:9.

Romans 3:23: For all have sinned, and come short of the glory of God;

Contradiction with Galatians 3:28

It emphasizes equality among all in Christ, contradicting the idea of a special "royal priesthood" in 1 Peter 2:9.

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 Numbers 15:15-16

These verses promote one law for all, conflicting with the concept of a distinct group as mentioned in 1 Peter 2:9.

Numbers 15:15-16: One ordinance [shall be both] for you of the congregation, and also for the stranger that sojourneth [with you], an ordinance for ever in your generations: as ye [are], so shall the stranger be before the LORD.

Contradiction with Romans 11:32

Declares that God has imprisoned all in disobedience so that he may show mercy to all, contrasting the exclusive mercy implied in 1 Peter 2:9.

Romans 11:32: For God hath concluded them all in unbelief, that he might have mercy upon all. [concluded...: or, shut them all up together]
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