Contradiction with James 1:26
This verse emphasizes the importance of controlling one's speech, contrasting with the idea of speaking "great swelling words of vanity" in 2 Peter 2:18.
James 1:26: If any man among you seem to be religious, and bridleth not his tongue, but deceiveth his own heart, this man's religion [is] vain.
Contradiction with Ephesians 4:29
Encourages speech that edifies and imparts grace, opposing the vain and deceptive speech highlighted in 2 Peter 2:18.
Ephesians 4:29: Let no corrupt communication proceed out of your mouth, but that which is good to the use of edifying, that it may minister grace unto the hearers. [to...: or, to edify profitably]
Contradiction with Proverbs 10:19
Warns against excessive speech by stating that "In the multitude of words there wanteth not sin," contradicting the indulgence in "great swelling words" in 2 Peter 2:18.
Proverbs 10:19: In the multitude of words there wanteth not sin: but he that refraineth his lips [is] wise.
Contradiction with Proverbs 12:22
States that lying lips are an abomination, which opposes the deceitful and vain words described in 2 Peter 2:18.
Proverbs 12:22: Lying lips [are] abomination to the LORD: but they that deal truly [are] his delight.
Contradiction with Colossians 4:6
Guides that speech should be always with grace, seasoned with salt, which stands against the vain and provocative speech in 2 Peter 2:18.
Colossians 4:6: Let your speech [be] alway with grace, seasoned with salt, that ye may know how ye ought to answer every man.
Contradiction with Matthew 12:36
Warns that every idle word will be accounted for in judgment, contrasting with the irresponsible and vain words in 2 Peter 2:18.
Matthew 12:36: But I say unto you, That every idle word that men shall speak, they shall give account thereof in the day of judgment.
Contradiction with Proverbs 15:2
The tongue of the wise uses knowledge aright, which contradicts the empty and misleading talk in 2 Peter 2:18.
Proverbs 15:2: The tongue of the wise useth knowledge aright: but the mouth of fools poureth out foolishness. [poureth: Heb. belcheth, or, bubbleth]
Contradiction with Psalm 12:3
Desires the Lord to cut off flattering lips and boastful tongues, opposing the seductive words of 2 Peter 2:18.
Psalm 12:3: The LORD shall cut off all flattering lips, [and] the tongue that speaketh proud things: [proud: Heb. great]
Contradiction with Titus 1:10-11
Describes many unruly talkers and deceivers who subvert whole houses, which aligns with the misleading and harmful speech criticized in 2 Peter 2:18.
Titus 1:10-11: For there are many unruly and vain talkers and deceivers, specially they of the circumcision:
Paradox #1
2 Peter 2:18 discusses deceptive speech that entices people who are just escaping from wrongdoing. A contradiction might arise if people using persuasive and appealing words claim to offer freedom but instead lead others back into harmful behaviors. This shows a conflict between the promise of liberty and the actual result of being trapped in destructive habits, highlighting the inconsistency between intentions and outcomes.