Contradictions and Paradoxes in 1 Peter 4:1

Check out Contradictions Catalog of 1 Peter 4:1 for the comprehensive list of verses that contradicts 1 Peter 4:1. Some key contradictions and paradoxes are described below.

According to Peter, Jesus went through hard times and suffered, and we should be ready to think like Him and face hard times too. When we suffer like Jesus did, it helps us stay away from doing wrong things.

1 Peter 4:1: Forasmuch then as Christ hath suffered for us in the flesh, arm yourselves likewise with the same mind: for he that hath suffered in the flesh hath ceased from sin;

Contradiction with Matthew 5:39

1 Peter 4:1 suggests arming ourselves with the same mind and suffering, while Matthew 5:39 advocates turning the other cheek, avoiding retaliation.

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 Romans 12:17

1 Peter 4:1 indicates a readiness to suffer like Christ, whereas Romans 12:17 advises not repaying evil for evil but living peaceably.

Romans 12:17: Recompense to no man evil for evil. Provide things honest in the sight of all men.

Contradiction with Matthew 26:52

1 Peter 4:1 encourages being prepared to suffer in the flesh, yet Matthew 26:52 states those who take the sword will perish by the sword, which promotes avoidance of physical confrontation.

Matthew 26:52: Thinkest thou that I cannot now pray to my Father, and he shall presently give me more than twelve legions of angels?

Contradiction with Luke 6:29

1 Peter 4:1 emphasizes suffering in the flesh like Christ, but Luke 6:29 urges offering the other cheek and giving away your cloak, implying non-resistance.

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.
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