Contradiction with Matthew 24:44
This verse contradicts 2 Peter 3:4 by affirming that the Son of Man will come at an unexpected hour, contrary to the skepticism in 2 Peter 3:4 about the promise of His coming.
Matthew 24:44: Therefore be ye also ready: for in such an hour as ye think not the Son of man cometh.
Contradiction with Revelation 22:12
This verse contradicts 2 Peter 3:4 by stating that Jesus is coming soon with a reward, refuting the doubt expressed in 2 Peter 3:4 regarding His return.
Revelation 22:12: And, behold, I come quickly; and my reward [is] with me, to give every man according as his work shall be.
Contradiction with Hebrews 10:37
This verse contradicts 2 Peter 3:4 by asserting that He who is coming will come and not tarry, opposing the skepticism about His coming found in 2 Peter 3:4.
Hebrews 10:37: For yet a little while, and he that shall come will come, and will not tarry.
Contradiction with James 5:8
This verse contradicts 2 Peter 3:4 by urging believers to be patient and affirming that the coming of the Lord is near, unlike the doubt expressed in 2 Peter 3:4.
James 5:8: Be ye also patient; stablish your hearts: for the coming of the Lord draweth nigh.
Contradiction with 1 Thessalonians 4:16
This verse contradicts 2 Peter 3:4 by describing the Lord's descent from heaven, countering the doubt about His coming raised in 2 Peter 3:4.
1 Thessalonians 4:16: For the Lord himself shall descend from heaven with a shout, with the voice of the archangel, and with the trump of God: and the dead in Christ shall rise first:
Paradox #1
2 Peter 3:4 mentions people's skepticism about Christ's return. Some see this as inconsistent with other parts of the Bible that emphasize living with the expectation that Christ can return at any time. This skepticism could conflict with the message of urgency and readiness found elsewhere in the New Testament.
Paradox #2
The contradiction or conflict could arise with the concept of the Second Coming. Some readers might see a conflict between the assurance of the Second Coming and people's skepticism or disbelief mentioned in the verse. This skepticism can seem at odds with the promise of the event.
Paradox #3
Some people see a contradiction in this verse because it talks about the world continuing the same way since creation, but other parts of the Bible speak about big events like the flood in Noah's time, which changed the world significantly. This might seem inconsistent with the idea that everything has stayed the same.