Contradictions and Paradoxes in 2 Peter 2:2

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

According to Peter, many people will follow bad and harmful paths, and because of this, others will say bad things about the true and right way to live.

2 Peter 2:2: And many shall follow their pernicious ways; by reason of whom the way of truth shall be evil spoken of. [pernicious ways: or, lascivious ways, as some copies read]

Contradiction with John 14:6

Jesus states He is the way, the truth, and the life, contradicting "damnable heresies" in 2 Peter 2:2.

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 Galatians 1:8

Paul warns against any gospel contrary to the one preached, conflicting with the idea of many following false ways.

Galatians 1:8: But though we, or an angel from heaven, preach any other gospel unto you than that which we have preached unto you, let him be accursed.

Contradiction with 1 John 4:1

Encourages testing spirits to see if they are from God, opposing the idea of easily being led astray as suggested in 2 Peter 2:2.

1 John 4:1: Beloved, believe not every spirit, but try the spirits whether they are of God: because many false prophets are gone out into the world.

Contradiction with Matthew 7:14

Speaks of the narrow way leading to life, which few find, contrasting with many following pernicious ways in 2 Peter 2:2.

Matthew 7:14: Because strait [is] the gate, and narrow [is] the way, which leadeth unto life, and few there be that find it. [Because: or, How]

Contradiction with 2 Timothy 4:3-4

Predicts people turning away from sound doctrine, which aligns with 2 Peter 2:2, noting serving different perspectives may show contrast yet parallel reality.

2 Timothy 4:3-4: For the time will come when they will not endure sound doctrine; but after their own lusts shall they heap to themselves teachers, having itching ears;
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