Contradictions and Paradoxes in Revelation 19:10

Check out Contradictions Catalog of Revelation 19:10 for the comprehensive list of verses that contradicts Revelation 19:10. Some key contradictions and paradoxes are described below.

According to John, when he tried to worship an angel, the angel told him not to do that because only God should be worshipped. The angel explained that everyone who shares the message about Jesus should focus on worshipping God, as the message about Jesus is very important.

Revelation 19:10: And I fell at his feet to worship him. And he said unto me, See [thou do it] not: I am thy fellowservant, and of thy brethren that have the testimony of Jesus: worship God: for the testimony of Jesus is the spirit of prophecy.

Contradiction with Matthew 4:10

This verse states, "Thou shalt worship the Lord thy God, and him only shalt thou serve," which contradicts Revelation 19:10 where the angel instructs not to worship him but God, implying that worship should be directed to God alone.

Matthew 4:10: Then saith Jesus unto him, Get thee hence, Satan: for it is written, Thou shalt worship the Lord thy God, and him only shalt thou serve.

Contradiction with Acts 10:25-26

In this passage, when Cornelius falls at Peter's feet to worship him, Peter responds by saying, "Stand up; I myself also am a man", aligning with the idea from Revelation 19:10 that only God should be worshiped, not any person or angel.

Acts 10:25-26: And as Peter was coming in, Cornelius met him, and fell down at his feet, and worshipped [him].

Contradiction with Colossians 2:18

This verse warns against the worship of angels, advising against being "vainly puffed up by his fleshly mind," reinforcing Revelation 19:10's stance against angel worship.

Colossians 2:18: Let no man beguile you of your reward in a voluntary humility and worshipping of angels, intruding into those things which he hath not seen, vainly puffed up by his fleshly mind, [beguile...: or, judge against you] [in a...: Gr. being a voluntary in humility]

Contradiction with Romans 1:25

It highlights the error of people who "changed the truth of God into a lie, and worshiped and served the creature more than the Creator," paralleling Revelation 19:10's admonition against worshiping beings other than God.

Romans 1:25: Who changed the truth of God into a lie, and worshipped and served the creature more than the Creator, who is blessed for ever. Amen. [more: or, rather]

Contradiction with Exodus 34:14

States "For thou shalt worship no other god: for the LORD, whose name is Jealous, is a jealous God," supporting Revelation 19:10's guidance that only God should be worshiped.

Exodus 34:14: For thou shalt worship no other god: for the LORD, whose name [is] Jealous, [is] a jealous God:

Paradox #1

Revelation 19:10 may present a contradiction or inconsistency regarding the worship of figures other than God. In this verse, there's a reminder to worship God only, yet throughout religious practices, figures like saints, Mary, or angels are often venerated, which some might perceive as conflicting with this directive. This could lead to differing interpretations about who or what is appropriate to honor in religious contexts.

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