Contradiction with Job 21:7-13
These verses describe how the wicked often live prosperous lives, seemingly contradicting the idea that the Lord reserves punishment for the unjust.
Job 21:7-13: Wherefore do the wicked live, become old, yea, are mighty in power?
Contradiction with Psalm 73:3-12
The psalmist describes how the wicked often prosper without immediate punishment, providing a contrast to the immediate judgment inferred in 2 Peter 2:9.
Psalm 73:3-12: For I was envious at the foolish, [when] I saw the prosperity of the wicked.
Contradiction with Ecclesiastes 8:14
This verse observes the apparent injustice in life where the righteous suffer and the wicked prosper, which can be seen as contrary to the immediate judgment of the unjust.
Ecclesiastes 8:14: There is a vanity which is done upon the earth; that there be just [men], unto whom it happeneth according to the work of the wicked; again, there be wicked [men], to whom it happeneth according to the work of the righteous: I said that this also [is] vanity.
Contradiction with Jeremiah 12:1
Jeremiah questions why the wicked prosper, which contrasts with the notion that God reserves them for punishment as stated in 2 Peter 2:9.
Jeremiah 12:1: Righteous [art] thou, O LORD, when I plead with thee: yet let me talk with thee of [thy] judgments: Wherefore doth the way of the wicked prosper? [wherefore] are all they happy that deal very treacherously? [talk...: or, reason the case with thee]
Contradiction with Habakkuk 1:13
Habakkuk asks why God tolerates treachery and remains silent when the wicked swallow up those more righteous, which contradicts the assured divine retribution in 2 Peter 2:9.
Habakkuk 1:13: [Thou art] of purer eyes than to behold evil, and canst not look on iniquity: wherefore lookest thou upon them that deal treacherously, [and] holdest thy tongue when the wicked devoureth [the man that is] more righteous than he? [iniquity: or, grievance]
Contradiction with Malachi 3:15
The prophet notes that evildoers seem to prosper and even test God with success, which challenges the immediate punishment narrative of 2 Peter 2:9.
Malachi 3:15: And now we call the proud happy; yea, they that work wickedness are set up; yea, [they that] tempt God are even delivered. [are set up: Heb. are built]
Contradiction with Matthew 5:45
Jesus states that God makes the sun rise on the evil and the good alike, suggesting a lack of immediate distinction or punishment, contrasting with 2 Peter 2:9.
Matthew 5:45: That ye may be the children of your Father which is in heaven: for he maketh his sun to rise on the evil and on the good, and sendeth rain on the just and on the unjust.
Paradox #1
The contradiction or conflict in 2 Peter 2:9 could arise from the idea of divine judgment and punishment. Some might see a conflict between the notion of a loving and merciful God and the depiction of Him as one who reserves punishment for wrongdoers. This could seem inconsistent with the idea of unconditional love and forgiveness.