Contradictions and Paradoxes in 2 Peter 1:11

Check out Contradictions Catalog of 2 Peter 1:11 for the comprehensive list of verses that contradicts 2 Peter 1:11. Some key contradictions and paradoxes are described below.

According to Peter, if you live a good and faithful life, Jesus will welcome you with lots of love into His forever kingdom. It's like getting a big, warm hug from Him when you arrive.

2 Peter 1:11: For so an entrance shall be ministered unto you abundantly into the everlasting kingdom of our Lord and Saviour Jesus Christ.

Contradiction with John 14:6

2 Peter 1:11 suggests an "abundant entrance" into the everlasting kingdom, whereas John 14:6 emphasizes Jesus as the only way to the Father, potentially contrasting notions of the means of entering the kingdom.

John 14:6: Jesus saith unto him, I am the way, the truth, and the life: no man cometh unto the Father, but by me.

Contradiction with Matthew 7:13-14

These verses describe the way to life as narrow and difficult, which might contrast with the "abundant entrance" described in 2 Peter 1:11.

Matthew 7:13-14: Enter ye in at the strait gate: for wide [is] the gate, and broad [is] the way, that leadeth to destruction, and many there be which go in thereat: [strait: or, narrow]

Contradiction with Romans 3:23

This verse speaks about all having sinned, which contrasts with the idea of an abundant entrance into the kingdom, implying a need for grace rather than earned or abundant rewards.

Romans 3:23: For all have sinned, and come short of the glory of God;

Contradiction with Ephesians 2:8-9

These verses emphasize salvation by grace through faith, not works, which might contradict the idea implied in 2 Peter 1:11 of having an "abundant entrance" based on the preceding diligent behaviors.

Ephesians 2:8-9: For by grace are ye saved through faith; and that not of yourselves: [it is] the gift of God:

Contradiction with Matthew 19:24

Suggests the difficulty for a rich man to enter the kingdom, potentially contradicting the notion of an "abundant entrance" in 2 Peter 1:11.

Matthew 19:24: And again I say unto you, It is easier for a camel to go through the eye of a needle, than for a rich man to enter into the kingdom of God.

Contradiction with Philippians 3:12-14

Paul speaks about not having already obtained perfection, suggesting a continual striving that contrasts the assuredness of 2 Peter 1:11's abundant entrance.

Philippians 3:12-14: Not as though I had already attained, either were already perfect: but I follow after, if that I may apprehend that for which also I am apprehended of Christ Jesus.

Contradiction with Hebrews 4:1

Warns about the possibility of falling short of God's rest, which contrasts with the confidence of a rich entrance suggested by 2 Peter 1:11.

Hebrews 4:1: Let us therefore fear, lest, a promise being left [us] of entering into his rest, any of you should seem to come short of it.
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