Contradictions and Paradoxes in 2 Peter 1:17

Check out Contradictions Catalog of 2 Peter 1:17 for the comprehensive list of verses that contradicts 2 Peter 1:17. Some key contradictions and paradoxes are described below.

According to Peter, God showed that Jesus is very special and important by speaking from heaven and saying He is very happy with Jesus. This means Jesus is loved by God and has a special place with Him.

2 Peter 1:17: For he received from God the Father honour and glory, when there came such a voice to him from the excellent glory, This is my beloved Son, in whom I am well pleased.

Contradiction with John 5:31

According to this verse, Jesus states that if He bears witness of Himself, His witness is not true, which contrasts with the divine approval and commendation from God in 2 Peter 1:17.

John 5:31: If I bear witness of myself, my witness is not true.

Contradiction with John 8:54

Jesus mentions that it is His Father who glorifies Him, not He Himself, which seems to imply a different understanding of honor and glory despite the event described in 2 Peter 1:17.

John 8:54: Jesus answered, If I honour myself, my honour is nothing: it is my Father that honoureth me; of whom ye say, that he is your God:

Contradiction with Hebrews 5:5

Here, it's highlighted that Christ did not glorify Himself to become High Priest, suggesting a distinction in receiving glory directly compared to the divine voice in 2 Peter 1:17.

Hebrews 5:5: So also Christ glorified not himself to be made an high priest; but he that said unto him, Thou art my Son, to day have I begotten thee.
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