Contradiction with Hebrews 2:16
This verse states that God does not give aid to angels, contradicting 2 Peter 2:4, which implies that God intervened by casting sinful angels into hell.
Hebrews 2:16: For verily he took not on [him the nature of] angels; but he took on [him] the seed of Abraham. [took not...: Gr. taketh not hold of angels, but of the seed of Abraham he taketh hold]
Contradiction with 1 John 4:8
This verse describes God as love, which could contradict the act of casting angels into chains of darkness as depicted in 2 Peter 2:4.
1 John 4:8: He that loveth not knoweth not God; for God is love.
Contradiction with James 1:13
This verse states that God does not tempt anyone with evil, which seems contradictory if He allowed angels to sin and subsequently cast them down as in 2 Peter 2:4.
James 1:13: Let no man say when he is tempted, I am tempted of God: for God cannot be tempted with evil, neither tempteth he any man: [evil: or, evils]
Contradiction with 1 Timothy 2:4
This verse expresses God's will for all to be saved, contradicting the punishment of angels mentioned in 2 Peter 2:4.
1 Timothy 2:4: Who will have all men to be saved, and to come unto the knowledge of the truth.
Contradiction with Psalm 103:20
This verse describes angels as obedient to God's word, which contradicts the depiction of sinful angels in 2 Peter 2:4.
Psalm 103:20: Bless the LORD, ye his angels, that excel in strength, that do his commandments, hearkening unto the voice of his word. [that excel...: Heb. mighty in strength]
Contradiction with Psalm 91:11-12
These verses suggest angels are protectors, contradicting the fallen state of angels in 2 Peter 2:4.
Psalm 91:11-12: For he shall give his angels charge over thee, to keep thee in all thy ways.
Contradiction with Matthew 22:30
This verse suggests angels do not marry or presumably sin, conflicting with 2 Peter 2:4's mention of sinful angels.
Matthew 22:30: But as touching the resurrection of the dead, have ye not read that which was spoken unto you by God, saying,
Contradiction with Luke 20:36
This verse states that angels cannot die, which contrasts with the judgment and destruction of angels implied in 2 Peter 2:4.
Luke 20:36: Neither can they die any more: for they are equal unto the angels; and are the children of God, being the children of the resurrection.
Paradox #1
2 Peter 2:4 suggests that God did not spare the angels who sinned, casting them down to hell. The contradiction arises when compared with other biblical texts like the Book of Job, where Satan still has access to heaven and interacts with God. This may seem inconsistent because it raises the question of how a fallen being could still have access to the heavenly realm.
Paradox #2
The contradiction in 2 Peter 2:4 could be the mention of angels being sent to hell, since the existence of angels and hell is a spiritual or religious belief and not supported by scientific evidence. Science relies on observable and testable phenomena, whereas angels and a spiritual realm like hell are matters of faith.
Paradox #3
The contradiction or inconsistency in 2 Peter 2:4 might arise from the idea of punishment and forgiveness. Some may find it inconsistent that God, who is often described as loving and forgiving, would condemn angels to eternal punishment without any chance for redemption, which contrasts with the themes of mercy and forgiveness elsewhere in the Bible.