Contradiction with Matthew 5:44
This verse advises to love your enemies and pray for those who persecute you, contradicting celebrating the witnesses' death.
Matthew 5:44: But I say unto you, Love your enemies, bless them that curse you, do good to them that hate you, and pray for them which despitefully use you, and persecute you;
Contradiction with Romans 12:19
This verse instructs not to seek revenge, whereas Revelation 11:10 involves rejoicing over their demise, an act of vengeance.
Romans 12:19: Dearly beloved, avenge not yourselves, but [rather] give place unto wrath: for it is written, Vengeance [is] mine; I will repay, saith the Lord.
Contradiction with Proverbs 24:17
This verse tells not to rejoice when your enemy falls, contrasted with the rejoicing in Revelation 11:10.
Proverbs 24:17: Rejoice not when thine enemy falleth, and let not thine heart be glad when he stumbleth:
Contradiction with Luke 6:27-28
These verses teach to love your enemies, do good to them, bless them, and pray for them, contrary to the joy for the witnesses' death in Revelation 11:10.
Luke 6:27-28: But I say unto you which hear, Love your enemies, do good to them which hate you,
Contradiction with 1 Thessalonians 5:15
Advises to strive for good for each other and for everyone else, opposing the harmful celebration mentioned.
1 Thessalonians 5:15: See that none render evil for evil unto any [man]; but ever follow that which is good, both among yourselves, and to all [men].
Paradox #1
The potential doctrinal conflict in Revelation 11:10 could be with the overall teaching of love and forgiveness found in other parts of the Bible, such as the teachings of Jesus about loving your enemies and praying for those who persecute you. This verse describes people rejoicing over the suffering of others, which seems at odds with those teachings of love and compassion.
Paradox #2
Revelation 11:10 talks about people celebrating the death of the Two Witnesses. This can be historically contradictory or inconsistent because it's unclear who these witnesses represent or why their deaths would cause celebration. Interpretations vary widely, so historical identification is challenging.
Paradox #3
The contradiction in this verse could be seen in the celebration of wrongdoing. It describes people rejoicing over the suffering of others, which conflicts with values of compassion and empathy often emphasized elsewhere in moral teachings.