Contradictions and Paradoxes in 2 Peter 3:11

Check out Contradictions Catalog of 2 Peter 3:11 for the comprehensive list of verses that contradicts 2 Peter 3:11. Some key contradictions and paradoxes are described below.

According to Peter, since everything in the world will one day be gone, we should live in a way that makes God happy by being good and kind. This means we should try to do the right things and talk nicely to others.

2 Peter 3:11: [Seeing] then [that] all these things shall be dissolved, what manner [of persons] ought ye to be in [all] holy conversation and godliness,

Contradiction with Ecclesiastes 8:15

This verse suggests enjoying life and merriment, which contradicts the call for holy and godly behavior in 2 Peter 3:11.

Ecclesiastes 8:15: Then I commended mirth, because a man hath no better thing under the sun, than to eat, and to drink, and to be merry: for that shall abide with him of his labour the days of his life, which God giveth him under the sun.

Contradiction with Isaiah 22:13

This verse describes eating, drinking, and making merry as an immediate concern, contrasting with the sober and anticipatory lifestyle encouraged in 2 Peter 3:11.

Isaiah 22:13: And behold joy and gladness, slaying oxen, and killing sheep, eating flesh, and drinking wine: let us eat and drink; for to morrow we shall die.

Contradiction with Luke 12:19

This verse tells of eating, drinking, and being merry, focusing on earthly enjoyment, opposed to the spiritual focus of living a holy life as advised in 2 Peter 3:11.

Luke 12:19: And I will say to my soul, Soul, thou hast much goods laid up for many years; take thine ease, eat, drink, [and] be merry.

Contradiction with 1 Corinthians 15:32

This verse expresses "let us eat and drink; for to morrow we die," emphasizing living for present pleasure rather than the holy conduct mentioned in 2 Peter 3:11.

1 Corinthians 15:32: If after the manner of men I have fought with beasts at Ephesus, what advantageth it me, if the dead rise not? let us eat and drink; for to morrow we die. [after...: or, to speak after the manner of men]

Contradiction with James 4:13-14

This verse highlights making plans and living life as if it will continue indefinitely, which can contradict the mindful living and anticipation of the end times that 2 Peter 3:11 encourages.

James 4:13-14: Go to now, ye that say, To day or to morrow we will go into such a city, and continue there a year, and buy and sell, and get gain:
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