Contradiction with James 1:5
While Revelation 16:11 describes people blaspheming God instead of repenting, James 1:5 encourages those who lack wisdom to ask God, who gives generously to all without finding fault.
James 1:5: If any of you lack wisdom, let him ask of God, that giveth to all [men] liberally, and upbraideth not; and it shall be given him.
Contradiction with 2 Peter 3:9
Revelation 16:11 speaks of people not repenting, while 2 Peter 3:9 emphasizes God's patience and desire for everyone to come to repentance.
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.
Contradiction with Ezekiel 18:32
In contrast to the refusal to repent in Revelation 16:11, Ezekiel 18:32 states that God takes no pleasure in anyone's death and urges them to turn and live.
Ezekiel 18:32: For I have no pleasure in the death of him that dieth, saith the Lord GOD: wherefore turn [yourselves], and live ye. [yourselves: or, others]
Contradiction with Romans 2:4
Whereas Revelation 16:11 highlights a lack of repentance despite suffering, Romans 2:4 points out that God's kindness is intended to lead people to repentance.
Romans 2:4: Or despisest thou the riches of his goodness and forbearance and longsuffering; not knowing that the goodness of God leadeth thee to repentance?
Contradiction with Acts 17:30
Revelation 16:11 shows people not repenting, yet in Acts 17:30, God calls all people everywhere to repent, implying it is a universal and achievable expectation.
Acts 17:30: And the times of this ignorance God winked at; but now commandeth all men every where to repent:
Paradox #1
The contradiction in this verse could relate to the concept of "blaspheming" in response to physical ailments. Science generally doesn't address spiritual or religious responses like blasphemy, as it's focused on physical, observable phenomena and their treatment, not on religious or emotional reactions. Hence, the notion of attributing pain to a divine cause or responding with blasphemy doesn't align with scientific explanations of diseases and treatments.
Paradox #2
The contradiction in that verse could be seen in how people continue to curse instead of seeking forgiveness despite their suffering, suggesting a conflict between human free will and the expectation for repentance.