Contradictions and Paradoxes in 1 Peter 3:5

Check out Contradictions Catalog of 1 Peter 3:5 for the comprehensive list of verses that contradicts 1 Peter 3:5. Some key contradictions and paradoxes are described below.

According to Peter, a long time ago, good and faithful women who believed in God showed their love and respect by listening to their husbands. They trusted God and showed their goodness in this way.

1 Peter 3:5: For after this manner in the old time the holy women also, who trusted in God, adorned themselves, being in subjection unto their own husbands:

Contradiction with Galatians 3:28

Explains that there is neither male nor female in Christ Jesus, which contrasts with the specific roles and submission of women described in 1 Peter 3:5.

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 1 Corinthians 11:11-12

Emphasizes mutual dependence of man and woman, suggesting equality, which may contradict traditional submission roles implied in 1 Peter 3:5.

1 Corinthians 11:11-12: Nevertheless neither is the man without the woman, neither the woman without the man, in the Lord.

Contradiction with Genesis 1:27

Describes both male and female being created in the image of God, implying equality, which may contrast the traditional view of female submission in 1 Peter 3:5.

Genesis 1:27: So God created man in his [own] image, in the image of God created he him; male and female created he them.

Contradiction with Ephesians 5:21

Encourages mutual submission among believers, which can be seen as contradictory to the unilateral submission of women implied in 1 Peter 3:5.

Ephesians 5:21: Submitting yourselves one to another in the fear of God.

Contradiction with Proverbs 31:10-31

Describes a woman of strength and capability, which can be seen as contradicting the somewhat passive domestic role implied in 1 Peter 3:5.

Proverbs 31:10-31: Who can find a virtuous woman? for her price [is] far above rubies.
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