Contradiction with Matthew 5:44
This verse instructs to love and pray for enemies, contrasting with Revelation 19:21 where enemies are slain.
Matthew 5:44: But I say unto you, Love your enemies, bless them that curse you, do good to them that hate you, and pray for them which despitefully use you, and persecute you;
Contradiction with Luke 6:27
The directive to love enemies contradicts the violent judgment in Revelation 19:21.
Luke 6:27: But I say unto you which hear, Love your enemies, do good to them which hate you,
Contradiction with Romans 12:19
Calls for leaving vengeance to God rather than enacting it personally, contrasting with Revelation 19:21's depiction of divine vengeance.
Romans 12:19: Dearly beloved, avenge not yourselves, but [rather] give place unto wrath: for it is written, Vengeance [is] mine; I will repay, saith the Lord.
Contradiction with John 3:17
Expresses that God sent His Son not to condemn the world, conflicting with the judgment scene in Revelation 19:21.
John 3:17: For God sent not his Son into the world to condemn the world; but that the world through him might be saved.
Contradiction with 1 Timothy 2:4
Desires all men to be saved, which seems contrary to the destruction described in Revelation 19:21.
1 Timothy 2:4: Who will have all men to be saved, and to come unto the knowledge of the truth.
Contradiction with Ezekiel 18:23
God takes no pleasure in the death of the wicked, opposing the depiction of judgment in Revelation 19:21.
Ezekiel 18:23: Have I any pleasure at all that the wicked should die? saith the Lord GOD: [and] not that he should return from his ways, and live?
Contradiction with 2 Peter 3:9
Emphasizes God's patience and desire for repentance rather than immediate judgment seen in Revelation 19:21.
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 2:13
Advocates mercy triumphing over judgment, contrasting with the execution of judgment in Revelation 19:21.
James 2:13: For he shall have judgment without mercy, that hath shewed no mercy; and mercy rejoiceth against judgment. [rejoiceth: or, glorieth]
Paradox #1
Revelation 19:21 describes a scene of divine retribution and justice. Some people might see a contradiction in the depiction of violence being used to achieve justice or righteousness. This could seem inconsistent with other teachings of love, forgiveness, and compassion found in different parts of the Bible.