Contradictions and Paradoxes in Revelation 1:4

Check out Contradictions Catalog of Revelation 1:4 for the comprehensive list of verses that contradicts Revelation 1:4. Some key contradictions and paradoxes are described below.

According to John, he is sending a message to seven churches in Asia, wishing them kindness and calm from God, who is forever and always there, and from the seven special Spirits near God's throne. He wants them to know God cares for them and is with them always.

Revelation 1:4: John to the seven churches which are in Asia: Grace [be] unto you, and peace, from him which is, and which was, and which is to come; and from the seven Spirits which are before his throne;

Contradiction with Matthew 10:34

Revelation 1:4 mentions grace and peace, whereas Matthew 10:34 speaks of Jesus bringing a sword, suggesting conflict rather than peace.

Matthew 10:34: Think not that I am come to send peace on earth: I came not to send peace, but a sword.

Contradiction with 2 Peter 3:10

Revelation 1:4 greets the seven churches with grace and peace, while 2 Peter 3:10 discusses the day of the Lord coming as a thief, emphasizing sudden destruction rather than peace.

2 Peter 3:10: But the day of the Lord will come as a thief in the night; in the which the heavens shall pass away with a great noise, and the elements shall melt with fervent heat, the earth also and the works that are therein shall be burned up.

Contradiction with Ecclesiastes 3:8

This verse lists a time for war, contradicting the message of peace in Revelation 1:4's blessing to the churches.

Ecclesiastes 3:8: A time to love, and a time to hate; a time of war, and a time of peace.

Contradiction with Luke 12:51

Contrasts the peace offered in Revelation 1:4, stating that Jesus came to bring division, not peace.

Luke 12:51: Suppose ye that I am come to give peace on earth? I tell you, Nay; but rather division:

Contradiction with Jeremiah 8:11

Highlights false assurances of peace, questioning the lasting peace promised in Revelation 1:4.

Jeremiah 8:11: For they have healed the hurt of the daughter of my people slightly, saying, Peace, peace; when [there is] no peace.

Contradiction with John 16:33

While Revelation 1:4 speaks of peace, John 16:33 acknowledges tribulation despite Jesus’ ultimate victory over the world.

John 16:33: These things I have spoken unto you, that in me ye might have peace. In the world ye shall have tribulation: but be of good cheer; I have overcome the world.

Contradiction with Isaiah 57:21

States that there is no peace for the wicked, in contrast to the promise of peace in Revelation 1:4.

Isaiah 57:21: [There is] no peace, saith my God, to the wicked.

Contradiction with James 4:1

Speaks to wars and fights among believers, opposing the grace and peace intended for the churches in Revelation 1:4.

James 4:1: From whence [come] wars and fightings among you? [come they] not hence, [even] of your lusts that war in your members? [fightings: or, brawlings] [lusts: or, pleasures]
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