Contradictions and Paradoxes in 1 Peter 3:15

Check out Contradictions Catalog of 1 Peter 3:15 for the comprehensive list of verses that contradicts 1 Peter 3:15. Some key contradictions and paradoxes are described below.

According to Peter, Christians should always think about God in a special way in their hearts and be ready to explain why they believe in Jesus in a gentle and respectful way when someone asks. It's like being ready to share why you're happy and hopeful because of Jesus, while being kind and polite.

1 Peter 3:15: But sanctify the Lord God in your hearts: and [be] ready always to [give] an answer to every man that asketh you a reason of the hope that is in you with meekness and fear: [fear: or, reverence]

Contradiction with Matthew 7:6

This verse advises against giving what is holy to dogs or casting pearls before swine, suggesting there are limits to sharing one's faith, unlike the open encouragement in 1 Peter 3:15.

Matthew 7:6: Give not that which is holy unto the dogs, neither cast ye your pearls before swine, lest they trample them under their feet, and turn again and rend you.

Contradiction with John 18:36

Jesus mentions His kingdom is not of this world, which can imply a focus on personal faith over public defense, contrasting with the exhortation in 1 Peter 3:15 to be prepared to give an answer.

John 18:36: Jesus answered, My kingdom is not of this world: if my kingdom were of this world, then would my servants fight, that I should not be delivered to the Jews: but now is my kingdom not from hence.

Contradiction with Proverbs 26:4

Advises not to answer a fool according to his folly, potentially conflicting with the directive in 1 Peter 3:15 to be ready to provide answers to everyone.

Proverbs 26:4: Answer not a fool according to his folly, lest thou also be like unto him.
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