Contradictions and Paradoxes in 1 Peter 4:16

Check out Contradictions Catalog of 1 Peter 4:16 for the comprehensive list of verses that contradicts 1 Peter 4:16. Some key contradictions and paradoxes are described below.

According to Peter, if someone is hurt because they are a Christian, they should not feel bad. Instead, they should be happy and thank God for it.

1 Peter 4:16: Yet if [any man suffer] as a Christian, let him not be ashamed; but let him glorify God on this behalf.

Contradiction with Matthew 6:1

Encourages doing good deeds in secret, contrasting with openly glorifying God in suffering as a Christian.

Matthew 6:1: Take heed that ye do not your alms before men, to be seen of them: otherwise ye have no reward of your Father which is in heaven. [alms: or, righteousness] [of your: or, with your]

Contradiction with Matthew 5:16

Emphasizes letting your light shine before men, which seems contrary to suffering as part of Christian identity.

Matthew 5:16: Let your light so shine before men, that they may see your good works, and glorify your Father which is in heaven.

Contradiction with James 2:17

Stresses faith without works is dead, while 1 Peter 4:16 focuses on enduring suffering for faith identification.

James 2:17: Even so faith, if it hath not works, is dead, being alone. [alone: Gr. by itself]

Contradiction with John 15:18-19

Suggests that the world will hate Christians, contrasting with 1 Peter 4:16's view of glory through suffering.

John 15:18-19: If the world hate you, ye know that it hated me before [it hated] you.
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