Contradiction with Matthew 5:9
This verse encourages peacemaking, which contradicts the destructive nature of the plagues in Revelation 16:1.
Matthew 5:9: Blessed [are] the peacemakers: for they shall be called the children of God.
Contradiction with 1 Thessalonians 5:9
This verse speaks of God appointing us to obtain salvation, contrasting the wrathful judgment poured out in Revelation 16:1.
1 Thessalonians 5:9: For God hath not appointed us to wrath, but to obtain salvation by our Lord Jesus Christ,
Contradiction with Jeremiah 29:11
This verse promises plans for peace and not for evil, contradicting the wrath and judgment of Revelation 16:1.
Jeremiah 29:11: For I know the thoughts that I think toward you, saith the LORD, thoughts of peace, and not of evil, to give you an expected end. [expected...: Heb. end and expectation]
Contradiction with John 3:17
This verse mentions that God sent His Son not to condemn the world, whereas Revelation 16:1 speaks of judgment.
John 3:17: For God sent not his Son into the world to condemn the world; but that the world through him might be saved.
Contradiction with 2 Peter 3:9
This verse emphasizes God's patience and desire for all to repent, contrasting with Revelation 16:1's depiction of executing judgment without delay.
2 Peter 3:9: The Lord is not slack concerning his promise, as some men count slackness; but is longsuffering to us-ward, not willing that any should perish, but that all should come to repentance.