Contradictions and Paradoxes in Revelation 18:16

Check out Contradictions Catalog of Revelation 18:16 for the comprehensive list of verses that contradicts Revelation 18:16. Some key contradictions and paradoxes are described below.

According to John, this part of the story tells us that a very rich and beautiful city is sadly being talked about because all its fancy clothes and treasures can't help it anymore. It's a way to show that even the best and most beautiful things in the world can't save us from bad times.

Revelation 18:16: And saying, Alas, alas, that great city, that was clothed in fine linen, and purple, and scarlet, and decked with gold, and precious stones, and pearls!

Contradiction with 1 Timothy 2:9

This verse encourages modest apparel, which contradicts Revelation 18:16's depiction of luxurious clothing.

1 Timothy 2:9: In like manner also, that women adorn themselves in modest apparel, with shamefacedness and sobriety; not with broided hair, or gold, or pearls, or costly array; [broided: or, plaited]

Contradiction with Matthew 6:19-20

Advises storing treasures in heaven, contrasting with Revelation 18:16's focus on earthly riches.

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 James 5:1-3

Warns the rich of misery, opposing the opulence described in Revelation 18:16.

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

Contradiction with Luke 16:19-25

Tells the story of a rich man who faces torment after death, contrasting the luxury in Revelation 18:16.

Luke 16:19-25: There was a certain rich man, which was clothed in purple and fine linen, and fared sumptuously every day:

Contradiction with 1 Peter 3:3-4

Advocates for inner beauty rather than outward adornment, conflicting with the description in Revelation 18:16.

1 Peter 3:3-4: Whose adorning let it not be that outward [adorning] of plaiting the hair, and of wearing of gold, or of putting on of apparel;
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