Contradictions and Paradoxes in Revelation 18:14

Check out Contradictions Catalog of Revelation 18:14 for the comprehensive list of verses that contradicts Revelation 18:14. Some key contradictions and paradoxes are described below.

According to John, the author of the book, this verse means all the nice things people wanted and loved are gone and they can't have them anymore. It tells us that relying too much on riches and fancy things isn't good because they won't last forever.

Revelation 18:14: And the fruits that thy soul lusted after are departed from thee, and all things which were dainty and goodly are departed from thee, and thou shalt find them no more at all.

Contradiction with Matthew 6:19-20

These verses emphasize storing treasures in heaven rather than on earth, contradicting Revelation 18:14 which focuses on the loss of earthly treasures.

Matthew 6:19-20: Lay not up for yourselves treasures upon earth, where moth and rust doth corrupt, and where thieves break through and steal:

Contradiction with Hebrews 13:5

This verse advises contentment and warns against the love of money, whereas Revelation 18:14 laments the loss of material wealth.

Hebrews 13:5: [Let your] conversation [be] without covetousness; [and be] content with such things as ye have: for he hath said, I will never leave thee, nor forsake thee.

Contradiction with Proverbs 23:5

Here, the transient nature of riches is highlighted, in contrast to the lament over their loss in Revelation 18:14.

Proverbs 23:5: Wilt thou set thine eyes upon that which is not? for [riches] certainly make themselves wings; they fly away as an eagle toward heaven. [set...: Heb. cause thine eyes to fly upon]

Contradiction with 1 Timothy 6:17

This verse advises not to trust in uncertain riches, conflicting with the grief over lost luxuries in Revelation 18:14.

1 Timothy 6:17: Charge them that are rich in this world, that they be not highminded, nor trust in uncertain riches, but in the living God, who giveth us richly all things to enjoy; [uncertain...: Gr. uncertainty of riches]

Contradiction with Philippians 3:7-8

Paul counts all earthly gains as loss compared to knowing Christ, opposing the mourning of material loss in Revelation 18:14.

Philippians 3:7-8: But what things were gain to me, those I counted loss for Christ.

Contradiction with Luke 12:15

Jesus warns against covetousness, stressing life is more than possessions, which contrasts the sorrow over lost goods in Revelation 18:14.

Luke 12:15: And he said unto them, Take heed, and beware of covetousness: for a man's life consisteth not in the abundance of the things which he possesseth.

Contradiction with James 5:1-3

These verses warn the wealthy about the miseries of hoarding riches, conflicting with the despair in Revelation 18:14 about losing them.

James 5:1-3: Go to now, [ye] rich men, weep and howl for your miseries that shall come upon [you].

Contradiction with 1 John 2:15-17

This passage instructs not to love the world or its things, opposing the attachment to material wealth seen in Revelation 18:14.

1 John 2:15-17: Love not the world, neither the things [that are] in the world. If any man love the world, the love of the Father is not in him.
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