2 Peter 3:1 Contradictions and Paradoxes

According to Peter, he is writing a second letter to remind his dear friends to keep thinking about good things they have learned. He wants to help them remember important lessons so they can stay strong and do what is right.

Contradiction with 1 Corinthians 8:1

While 2 Peter 3:1 emphasizes remembrance and reminds to stir up pure minds, 1 Corinthians 8:1 cautions that knowledge can lead to pride rather than edification.

1 Corinthians 8:1: Now as touching things offered unto idols, we know that we all have knowledge. Knowledge puffeth up, but charity edifieth.

Contradiction with Proverbs 3:5

2 Peter 3:1 encourages recall and logical reflection through remembrance, whereas Proverbs 3:5 advises complete trust in the Lord without relying on one's understanding, contrasting intellectual remembrance with faith-based trust.

Proverbs 3:5: Trust in the LORD with all thine heart; and lean not unto thine own understanding.

Contradiction with Ecclesiastes 12:12

This verse warns against the endless pursuit of knowledge, whereas 2 Peter 3:1 calls for a reminder through epistle, which might be seen as an encouragement of continual learning and recalling.

Ecclesiastes 12:12: And further, by these, my son, be admonished: of making many books [there is] no end; and much study [is] a weariness of the flesh. [study: or, reading]

Contradiction with Matthew 6:33

2 Peter 3:1 urges the stirring up of pure minds by way of remembrance, possibly suggesting focus on scripture, whereas Matthew 6:33 emphasizes seeking the kingdom of God first, which could be perceived as prioritizing spiritual over intellectual remembrance.

Matthew 6:33: But seek ye first the kingdom of God, and his righteousness; and all these things shall be added unto you.

Contradiction with 1 Timothy 6:20

This verse warns against opposing science and knowledge that lead away from faith, while 2 Peter 3:1 implies a focus on recalling teachings, potentially clashing with the view to avoid secular knowledge.

1 Timothy 6:20: O Timothy, keep that which is committed to thy trust, avoiding profane [and] vain babblings, and oppositions of science falsely so called: [science: Gr. knowledge]

Contradiction with James 1:5

James encourages asking God for wisdom directly, differing from 2 Peter 3:1's approach of stimulating thought through recall and human communication.