Contradiction with Matthew 6:1
This verse warns against doing good deeds for earthly recognition, implying earthly rewards, whereas 1 Peter 5:4 speaks of a heavenly reward freely given.
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 23:5-7
These verses criticize seeking honor from people, whereas 1 Peter 5:4 promises honor from God.
Matthew 23:5-7: But all their works they do for to be seen of men: they make broad their phylacteries, and enlarge the borders of their garments, [phylacteries: pieces of parchment containing sentences of the law]
Contradiction with Luke 17:10
This verse suggests that even after doing what is commanded, one is still an unworthy servant, contrasting with receiving a crown of glory as promised in 1 Peter 5:4.
Luke 17:10: So likewise ye, when ye shall have done all those things which are commanded you, say, We are unprofitable servants: we have done that which was our duty to do.
Contradiction with John 5:44
Emphasizes seeking glory from God rather than humans, aligning with the context of 1 Peter 5:4, but raises the contrast of pursuing glory.
John 5:44: How can ye believe, which receive honour one of another, and seek not the honour that [cometh] from God only?
Contradiction with Philippians 3:8
Paul considers all earthly gains as loss compared to Christ, which could contrast with the notion of seeking a crown of glory.
Philippians 3:8: Yea doubtless, and I count all things [but] loss for the excellency of the knowledge of Christ Jesus my Lord: for whom I have suffered the loss of all things, and do count them [but] dung, that I may win Christ,
Contradiction with Philippians 2:7
Jesus' act of taking the form of a servant contrasts with the receiving of a crown of glory in 1 Peter 5:4, emphasizing humility over reward.
Philippians 2:7: But made himself of no reputation, and took upon him the form of a servant, and was made in the likeness of men:
Contradiction with 1 Corinthians 9:25
This verse speaks of athletes earning a perishable crown, contrasting with the imperishable crown mentioned in 1 Peter 5:4.
1 Corinthians 9:25: And every man that striveth for the mastery is temperate in all things. Now they [do it] to obtain a corruptible crown; but we an incorruptible.