Contradictions and Paradoxes in 2 Peter 1:8

Check out Contradictions Catalog of 2 Peter 1:8 for the comprehensive list of verses that contradicts 2 Peter 1:8. Some key contradictions and paradoxes are described below.

According to Peter, having good qualities inside you and using them a lot helps you learn more about Jesus and be like a tree that grows plenty of fruit. This means you can do many good and kind things.

2 Peter 1:8: For if these things be in you, and abound, they make [you that ye shall] neither [be] barren nor unfruitful in the knowledge of our Lord Jesus Christ. [barren: Gr. idle]

Contradiction with Matthew 7:21

Emphasizes that not everyone who acknowledges Jesus will enter the kingdom, focusing on action rather than growth in virtues.

Matthew 7:21: Not every one that saith unto me, Lord, Lord, shall enter into the kingdom of heaven; but he that doeth the will of my Father which is in heaven.

Contradiction with James 2:17

Contrasts with the emphasis on growth in virtues by declaring faith without works is dead, prioritizing deeds over inner qualities.

James 2:17: Even so faith, if it hath not works, is dead, being alone. [alone: Gr. by itself]

Contradiction with 1 Corinthians 13:2

Suggests that possessing knowledge and faith is meaningless without love, highlighting love over other virtues mentioned in 2 Peter 1:8.

1 Corinthians 13:2: And though I have [the gift of] prophecy, and understand all mysteries, and all knowledge; and though I have all faith, so that I could remove mountains, and have not charity, I am nothing.

Contradiction with Romans 3:28

Proclaims justification by faith without deeds, contradicting the call for abounding in virtues for spiritual richness.

Romans 3:28: Therefore we conclude that a man is justified by faith without the deeds of the law.

Contradiction with Galatians 5:4

States that seeking justification by law severs grace, which could be seen as opposing the drive for continual improvement in virtue as proposed in 2 Peter 1:8.

Galatians 5:4: Christ is become of no effect unto you, whosoever of you are justified by the law; ye are fallen from grace.
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