Contradiction with 1 Timothy 2:9
This verse suggests women should dress modestly and with good works, which can be seen as an external focus, contrasting with the internal adornment emphasized in 1 Peter 3:4.
1 Timothy 2:9: In like manner also, that women adorn themselves in modest apparel, with shamefacedness and sobriety; not with broided hair, or gold, or pearls, or costly array; [broided: or, plaited]
Contradiction with Proverbs 31:22
This verse highlights the making of fine clothing, emphasizing external appearance, which contrasts with the internal beauty valued in 1 Peter 3:4.
Proverbs 31:22: She maketh herself coverings of tapestry; her clothing [is] silk and purple.
Contradiction with Isaiah 3:16-18
These verses depict a warning against extravagant attire and behavior, which contrasts with the inner adornment of a meek and quiet spirit mentioned in 1 Peter 3:4.
Isaiah 3:16-18: Moreover the LORD saith, Because the daughters of Zion are haughty, and walk with stretched forth necks and wanton eyes, walking and mincing [as] they go, and making a tinkling with their feet: [wanton...: Heb. deceiving with their eyes] [mincing: or, tripping nicely]
Contradiction with 1 Samuel 16:7
This verse says that man looks on outward appearance while God looks at the heart, which does not directly contradict but shifts focus, suggesting that human nature does consider external aspects contrary to the internal focus of 1 Peter 3:4.
1 Samuel 16:7: But the LORD said unto Samuel, Look not on his countenance, or on the height of his stature; because I have refused him: for [the LORD seeth] not as man seeth; for man looketh on the outward appearance, but the LORD looketh on the heart. [outward...: Heb. eyes]
Contradiction with Matthew 23:27-28
These verses reprimand the Pharisees for appearing righteous on the outside, which contrasts with the genuine inner beauty highlighted in 1 Peter 3:4.
Matthew 23:27-28: Woe unto you, scribes and Pharisees, hypocrites! for ye are like unto whited sepulchres, which indeed appear beautiful outward, but are within full of dead [men's] bones, and of all uncleanness.