Contradictions and Paradoxes in 2 Peter 2:14

Check out Contradictions Catalog of 2 Peter 2:14 for the comprehensive list of verses that contradicts 2 Peter 2:14. Some key contradictions and paradoxes are described below.

According to Peter, this verse means that some people are always thinking about doing wrong things and can't stop. They trick others who are not strong and practice being greedy, which makes them very bad.

2 Peter 2:14: Having eyes full of adultery, and that cannot cease from sin; beguiling unstable souls: an heart they have exercised with covetous practices; cursed children: [adultery: Gr. an adulteress]

Contradiction with 1 John 4:7

Emphasizes loving one another, while 2 Peter 2:14 describes those having eyes full of adultery, indicating a lack of godly love.

1 John 4:7: Beloved, let us love one another: for love is of God; and every one that loveth is born of God, and knoweth God. [is born: Gr. has been born]

Contradiction with James 3:17

Speaks of wisdom from above being pure and peace-loving, contrasting with the deceitful and sinful nature described in 2 Peter 2:14.

James 3:17: But the wisdom that is from above is first pure, then peaceable, gentle, [and] easy to be intreated, full of mercy and good fruits, without partiality, and without hypocrisy. [partiality: or, wrangling]

Contradiction with Galatians 5:22-23

Lists the fruits of the Spirit, which oppose the behavior of unceasing sinfulness and beguiling unstable souls found in 2 Peter 2:14.

Galatians 5:22-23: But the fruit of the Spirit is love, joy, peace, longsuffering, gentleness, goodness, faith,

Contradiction with Romans 12:9

Calls for love to be sincere and to hate what is evil, opposing the insincere and lustful practices mentioned in 2 Peter 2:14.

Romans 12:9: [Let] love be without dissimulation. Abhor that which is evil; cleave to that which is good.

Contradiction with Philippians 4:8

Encourages focusing on what is true and noble, unlike the deceit and sinfulness detailed in 2 Peter 2:14.

Philippians 4:8: Finally, brethren, whatsoever things are true, whatsoever things [are] honest, whatsoever things [are] just, whatsoever things [are] pure, whatsoever things [are] lovely, whatsoever things [are] of good report; if [there be] any virtue, and if [there be] any praise, think on these things. [honest: or, venerable]

Paradox #1

Theological discussions around 2 Peter 2:14 might focus on the portrayal of persistent sinful behavior and its impact on believers. Some might see a contradiction with the idea of grace and redemption, questioning if such people could ever truly change or be forgiven. Others may debate the tension between free will and divine judgment reflected in the behavior described. However, any perceived contradictions often depend on interpretation and doctrinal views.

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