Contradictions and Paradoxes in 2 Peter 3:2

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

According to Peter, Christians should remember and listen to the important messages given by the prophets and also the teachings shared by Jesus's followers, the apostles. This helps them know what God wants them to do and believe.

2 Peter 3:2: That ye may be mindful of the words which were spoken before by the holy prophets, and of the commandment of us the apostles of the Lord and Saviour:

Contradiction with Galatians 1:8

Galatians 1:8 warns against teaching anything contrary to the gospel already preached, contradicting the notion of recalling commandments through new prophecies as in 2 Peter 3:2.

Galatians 1:8: But though we, or an angel from heaven, preach any other gospel unto you than that which we have preached unto you, let him be accursed.

Contradiction with 1 Corinthians 14:36-37

Paul asserts his authority as one delivering God's commandments, suggesting that new commandments or revelations outside his teachings, such as those implied in 2 Peter 3:2, contradict this authority.

1 Corinthians 14:36-37: What? came the word of God out from you? or came it unto you only?

Contradiction with Colossians 2:8

This verse warns against human traditions and elemental spiritual forces, which could be interpreted to dispute the reliance on such teachings outside Christ’s gospel, as referred to in 2 Peter 3:2.

Colossians 2:8: Beware lest any man spoil you through philosophy and vain deceit, after the tradition of men, after the rudiments of the world, and not after Christ. [rudiments: or, elements] [make a prey: or, seduce you, or, lead you astray]

Contradiction with Revelation 22:18-19

Revelation warns against adding to or taking away from the prophecy of this book, potentially contradicting the idea of continuously recalling and reiterating commandments as in 2 Peter 3:2.

Revelation 22:18-19: For I testify unto every man that heareth the words of the prophecy of this book, If any man shall add unto these things, God shall add unto him the plagues that are written in this book:

Contradiction with Matthew 15:3

Jesus criticizes the breaking of God's commandments for human traditions, contradicting the emphasis on being mindful of apostolic commandments as echoed in 2 Peter 3:2.

Matthew 15:3: But he answered and said unto them, Why do ye also transgress the commandment of God by your tradition?

Contradiction with 1 John 4:1

This verse advises testing every spirit to see if they are from God, suggesting skepticism toward prophetic authority, differing from the acceptance of prophecy noted in 2 Peter 3:2.

1 John 4:1: Beloved, believe not every spirit, but try the spirits whether they are of God: because many false prophets are gone out into the world.
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