Contradiction with Matthew 5:39
1 Peter 3:16 suggests responding to accusations with good behavior, while Matthew 5:39 advises turning the other cheek instead of defending oneself.
Matthew 5:39: But I say unto you, That ye resist not evil: but whosoever shall smite thee on thy right cheek, turn to him the other also.
Contradiction with Proverbs 26:4
1 Peter 3:16 implies answering false accusations with good conscience, whereas Proverbs 26:4 suggests not answering a fool according to his folly.
Proverbs 26:4: Answer not a fool according to his folly, lest thou also be like unto him.
Contradiction with Ecclesiastes 3:7
1 Peter 3:16 advocates speaking with meekness and fear in response to slander, while Ecclesiastes 3:7 indicates there is a time to keep silence.
Ecclesiastes 3:7: A time to rend, and a time to sew; a time to keep silence, and a time to speak;
Contradiction with Luke 6:29
1 Peter 3:16 encourages maintaining a good conscience in defense, whereas Luke 6:29 instructs giving up without defending oneself.
Luke 6:29: And unto him that smiteth thee on the [one] cheek offer also the other; and him that taketh away thy cloke forbid not [to take thy] coat also.
Contradiction with James 2:17
1 Peter 3:16 emphasizes the importance of having a good conscience through good works when accused, whereas James 2:17 states that faith without works is dead, highlighting action over internal conscience.
James 2:17: Even so faith, if it hath not works, is dead, being alone. [alone: Gr. by itself]