Contradictions and Paradoxes in Revelation 18:1

Check out Contradictions Catalog of Revelation 18:1 for the comprehensive list of verses that contradicts Revelation 18:1. Some key contradictions and paradoxes are described below.

According to John, who wrote the book, he saw a powerful angel come from heaven, and the whole world was bright because of the angel's glory. Christians might understand this as showing how strong and amazing the angel is, and that his power makes everything shine brightly.

Revelation 18:1: And after these things I saw another angel come down from heaven, having great power; and the earth was lightened with his glory.

Contradiction with 1 Thessalonians 5:3

This verse speaks of "peace and safety" before sudden destruction, contrary to Revelation 18:1 which heralds a forthcoming judgment.

1 Thessalonians 5:3: For when they shall say, Peace and safety; then sudden destruction cometh upon them, as travail upon a woman with child; and they shall not escape.

Contradiction with Matthew 24:36

This verse suggests the unknown timing of the end, whereas Revelation 18:1 implies an imminent revelation and event.

Matthew 24:36: But of that day and hour knoweth no [man], no, not the angels of heaven, but my Father only.

Contradiction with 1 Corinthians 14:33

States God is not the author of confusion, potentially contrasting the chaos described in the coming fall of Babylon in Revelation 18:1.

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 2 Peter 3:9

Speaks of God's patience and desire for repentance, which may seem at odds with the imminent judgment depicted in Revelation 18:1.

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 James 3:17

Describes wisdom from above as peaceable and gentle, contrasting with the destructive nature of the judgment in Revelation 18:1.

James 3:17: But the wisdom that is from above is first pure, then peaceable, gentle, [and] easy to be intreated, full of mercy and good fruits, without partiality, and without hypocrisy. [partiality: or, wrangling]
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