Contradiction with John 16:33
This verse mentions tribulation in the world, while 1 Peter 5:10 talks about being made perfect, established, strengthened, and settled after suffering, which may imply a conclusion to tribulation.
John 16:33: These things I have spoken unto you, that in me ye might have peace. In the world ye shall have tribulation: but be of good cheer; I have overcome the world.
Contradiction with Romans 8:18
While Romans 8:18 speaks of current sufferings as negligible compared to future glory, 1 Peter 5:10 acknowledges the gravity of suffering with a promise of eventual restoration.
Romans 8:18: For I reckon that the sufferings of this present time [are] not worthy [to be compared] with the glory which shall be revealed in us.
Contradiction with 2 Corinthians 4:17
Claims present affliction is light and momentary, yet 1 Peter 5:10 implies suffering results in being perfected, suggesting a heavier significance to suffering.
2 Corinthians 4:17: For our light affliction, which is but for a moment, worketh for us a far more exceeding [and] eternal weight of glory;
Contradiction with Matthew 5:10
Blessed are those persecuted for righteousness, suggesting an ongoing state, whereas 1 Peter 5:10 suggests restoration after suffering.
Matthew 5:10: Blessed [are] they which are persecuted for righteousness' sake: for theirs is the kingdom of heaven.
Contradiction with James 1:2-4
Encourages joy in trials for perfecting faith, differing from 1 Peter 5:10 where the focus is on God's restoration after suffering.
James 1:2-4: My brethren, count it all joy when ye fall into divers temptations; [temptations: or, trials]
Contradiction with Hebrews 12:11
Describes chastening as producing righteousness and peace, whereas 1 Peter 5:10 emphasizes ultimate perfection and establishment post-suffering.
Hebrews 12:11: Now no chastening for the present seemeth to be joyous, but grievous: nevertheless afterward it yieldeth the peaceable fruit of righteousness unto them which are exercised thereby.
Contradiction with 2 Timothy 3:12
States all who live godly lives will face persecution, suggesting a continuous state versus the resolution implied in 1 Peter 5:10.
2 Timothy 3:12: Yea, and all that will live godly in Christ Jesus shall suffer persecution.
Contradiction with Philippians 1:29
Encourages belief and suffering for Christ, suggesting suffering as a privilege without a defined endpoint, unlike the resolution in 1 Peter 5:10.
Philippians 1:29: For unto you it is given in the behalf of Christ, not only to believe on him, but also to suffer for his sake;