Contradictions and Paradoxes in Revelation 20:1

Check out Contradictions Catalog of Revelation 20:1 for the comprehensive list of verses that contradicts Revelation 20:1. Some key contradictions and paradoxes are described below.

According to the Apostle John, a special angel came down from heaven with a key and a big chain to lock away bad things. This shows that God is protecting everyone from badness.

Revelation 20:1: And I saw an angel come down from heaven, having the key of the bottomless pit and a great chain in his hand.

Contradiction with Matthew 28:18

Jesus claims all power in heaven and on earth, yet Revelation 20:1 depicts another entity with authority to bind Satan.

Matthew 28:18: And Jesus came and spake unto them, saying, All power is given unto me in heaven and in earth.

Contradiction with 1 John 3:8

The verse declares that Jesus came to destroy the works of the devil, while Revelation 20:1 implies the devil is merely bound, not destroyed.

1 John 3:8: He that committeth sin is of the devil; for the devil sinneth from the beginning. For this purpose the Son of God was manifested, that he might destroy the works of the devil.

Contradiction with Luke 10:18

Describes Satan falling from heaven like lightning, suggesting his defeat, contrasting with Revelation 20:1 where he is bound temporarily.

Luke 10:18: And he said unto them, I beheld Satan as lightning fall from heaven.

Contradiction with Revelation 12:9

Proclaims that the dragon, Satan, was cast out, conflicting with the idea in Revelation 20:1 that he still requires binding.

Revelation 12:9: And the great dragon was cast out, that old serpent, called the Devil, and Satan, which deceiveth the whole world: he was cast out into the earth, and his angels were cast out with him.

Contradiction with Matthew 12:29

References Jesus binding the "strong man" (Satan) during His ministry, suggesting his power is already being restrained, opposing the future action in Revelation 20:1.

Matthew 12:29: Or else how can one enter into a strong man's house, and spoil his goods, except he first bind the strong man? and then he will spoil his house.
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