Contradiction with John 3:16
This verse suggests the promise of eternal life through belief in Jesus, which contrasts with the notion in 2 Peter 2:21 of it being worse to have known the way of righteousness and then turn away.
John 3:16: For God so loved the world, that he gave his only begotten Son, that whosoever believeth in him should not perish, but have everlasting life.
Contradiction with Hebrews 6:4-6
This passage implies that it is impossible to restore someone who falls away after knowing Christ, which contrasts with the worse condition mentioned in 2 Peter 2:21.
Hebrews 6:4-6: For [it is] impossible for those who were once enlightened, and have tasted of the heavenly gift, and were made partakers of the Holy Ghost,
Contradiction with Romans 8:1
This verse asserts that there is no condemnation for those in Christ, conflicting with the notion in 2 Peter 2:21 that it would be worse for someone to turn away after knowing Him.
Romans 8:1: [There is] therefore now no condemnation to them which are in Christ Jesus, who walk not after the flesh, but after the Spirit.
Contradiction with 1 John 1:9
Suggests that confessing sins leads to forgiveness and cleansing, which seems contrary to the permanent severity implied in 2 Peter 2:21 for turning away.
1 John 1:9: If we confess our sins, he is faithful and just to forgive us [our] sins, and to cleanse us from all unrighteousness.
Contradiction with Luke 15:11-32
The parable of the prodigal son emphasizes forgiveness and redemption upon return, contrasting with the irreversible severity implied in 2 Peter 2:21.
Luke 15:11-32: And he said, A certain man had two sons:
Contradiction with Matthew 18:21-22
Jesus emphasizes unlimited forgiveness, which contrasts with 2 Peter 2:21 that implies a worse state for knowing and then rejecting the truth.
Matthew 18:21-22: Then came Peter to him, and said, Lord, how oft shall my brother sin against me, and I forgive him? till seven times?
Paradox #1
The contradiction or conflict in the verse could be the idea of knowing what is right and then turning away from it being worse than never knowing it at all. This might seem inconsistent because it suggests that having knowledge can lead to a harsher judgment than ignorance, which could be seen as unfair or discouraging for those seeking to learn and grow.