Contradiction with Genesis 19:5
This verse shows the men of Sodom demanding Lot to bring out his guests, contrasting with 1 Peter 4:9's call for hospitality.
Genesis 19:5: And they called unto Lot, and said unto him, Where [are] the men which came in to thee this night? bring them out unto us, that we may know them.
Contradiction with Judges 19:25
This verse illustrates the violent mistreatment of a guest, directly opposing the spirit of hospitality encouraged in 1 Peter 4:9.
Judges 19:25: But the men would not hearken to him: so the man took his concubine, and brought her forth unto them; and they knew her, and abused her all the night until the morning: and when the day began to spring, they let her go.
Contradiction with Luke 9:53
The Samaritan village rejects Jesus, showing a lack of hospitality contrary to 1 Peter 4:9's exhortation.
Luke 9:53: And they did not receive him, because his face was as though he would go to Jerusalem.
Contradiction with Matthew 10:14
This verse instructs to leave any house or city that does not receive you, indicating a response to a lack of hospitality, unlike the welcoming nature advised in 1 Peter 4:9.
Matthew 10:14: And whosoever shall not receive you, nor hear your words, when ye depart out of that house or city, shake off the dust of your feet.
Contradiction with 2 Timothy 3:3
This verse describes people as unloving and unforgiving, opposing the idea of cheerful hospitality found in 1 Peter 4:9.
2 Timothy 3:3: Without natural affection, trucebreakers, false accusers, incontinent, fierce, despisers of those that are good, [false...: or, one who foments strife]
Paradox #1
1 Peter 4:9 encourages hospitality without complaining. A potential contradiction might arise if someone feels obligated to be hospitable even when they lack the resources or emotional capacity to do so willingly. This could lead to internal conflict between the desire to help others and the personal need for self-care.