Contradiction with Genesis 1:31
Where all creation is deemed 'very good' by God, contrasting with the exclusive glory and perfection attributed to the new Jerusalem in Revelation 21:11.
Genesis 1:31: And God saw every thing that he had made, and, behold, [it was] very good. And the evening and the morning were the sixth day. [And the evening...: Heb. And the evening was, and the morning was etc.]
Contradiction with 1 Samuel 16:7
God emphasizes the importance of inner qualities over outward appearance, whereas Revelation 21:11 focuses on the external splendor of the holy city.
1 Samuel 16:7: But the LORD said unto Samuel, Look not on his countenance, or on the height of his stature; because I have refused him: for [the LORD seeth] not as man seeth; for man looketh on the outward appearance, but the LORD looketh on the heart. [outward...: Heb. eyes]
Contradiction with Matthew 5:3
Jesus blesses the poor in spirit, implying humility, contrary to the grand and majestic depiction of the city's glory in Revelation 21:11.
Matthew 5:3: Blessed [are] the poor in spirit: for theirs is the kingdom of heaven.
Contradiction with James 2:5
God chooses the poor of this world rich in faith, which contrasts with the radiant and material magnificence of Revelation 21:11.
James 2:5: Hearken, my beloved brethren, Hath not God chosen the poor of this world rich in faith, and heirs of the kingdom which he hath promised to them that love him? [of the: or, of that]
Contradiction with Hebrews 11:1
Faith is described as believing in the unseen, whereas Revelation 21:11 details a visible and glorious spectacle.
Hebrews 11:1: Now faith is the substance of things hoped for, the evidence of things not seen. [substance: or, ground, or, confidence]