Contradiction with Proverbs 3:5
Encourages trust in the Lord with all heart and not to rely on one's own understanding, suggesting certainty rather than doubt.
Proverbs 3:5: Trust in the LORD with all thine heart; and lean not unto thine own understanding.
Contradiction with James 1:6
Emphasizes asking in faith without doubting, contrary to Peter's uncertainty about the vision.
James 1:6: But let him ask in faith, nothing wavering. For he that wavereth is like a wave of the sea driven with the wind and tossed.
Contradiction with 1 Corinthians 14:33
States that God is not the author of confusion, yet Peter was in a state of perplexity.
1 Corinthians 14:33: For God is not [the author] of confusion, but of peace, as in all churches of the saints. [confusion: Gr. tumult, or, unquietness]
Contradiction with Hebrews 11:1
Describes faith as being sure of what we hope for, in contrast to Peter's uncertainty.
Hebrews 11:1: Now faith is the substance of things hoped for, the evidence of things not seen. [substance: or, ground, or, confidence]
Contradiction with Isaiah 55:8-9
Emphasizes that God's ways and thoughts are higher, unlike Peter's struggle to understand the vision.
Isaiah 55:8-9: For my thoughts [are] not your thoughts, neither [are] your ways my ways, saith the LORD.
Contradiction with Proverbs 28:5
Indicates that those who seek the Lord understand all things, contradicting Peter's confusion.
Proverbs 28:5: Evil men understand not judgment: but they that seek the LORD understand all [things].
Contradiction with Isaiah 41:10
Encourages not to fear or be dismayed, contrasting Peter's perplexity about the vision.
Isaiah 41:10: Fear thou not; for I [am] with thee: be not dismayed; for I [am] thy God: I will strengthen thee; yea, I will help thee; yea, I will uphold thee with the right hand of my righteousness.