Contradiction with Matthew 16:18
It states that Peter is the rock on which the church is built, while Revelation 21:14 speaks of foundations associated with all the apostles.
Matthew 16:18: And I say also unto thee, That thou art Peter, and upon this rock I will build my church; and the gates of hell shall not prevail against it. [Peter: this name signifies a rock]
Contradiction with Acts 1:20-26
It discusses the replacement of Judas Iscariot with Matthias as an apostle, complicating the enumeration of twelve apostles.
Acts 1:20-26: For it is written in the book of Psalms, Let his habitation be desolate, and let no man dwell therein: and his bishoprick let another take. [bishoprick: or, office, or, charge]
Contradiction with Ephesians 2:20
It suggests that the foundation of the church is also built on prophets, not solely on the twelve apostles mentioned in Revelation 21:14.
Ephesians 2:20: And are built upon the foundation of the apostles and prophets, Jesus Christ himself being the chief corner [stone];
Contradiction with Galatians 2:9
It mentions specific apostles being pillars of the church, potentially creating a hierarchy that contradicts the equal standing in Revelation 21:14.
Galatians 2:9: And when James, Cephas, and John, who seemed to be pillars, perceived the grace that was given unto me, they gave to me and Barnabas the right hands of fellowship; that we [should go] unto the heathen, and they unto the circumcision.
Contradiction with 1 Corinthians 3:11
It emphasizes that no foundation can anyone lay other than Jesus Christ, in contrast to twelve foundations named after apostles in Revelation 21:14.
1 Corinthians 3:11: For other foundation can no man lay than that is laid, which is Jesus Christ.
Paradox #1
The potential contradiction in that verse could be related to the idea of the twelve apostles. Some people might argue about who the true apostles were, considering events like the replacement of Judas Iscariot by Matthias or the role of Paul as an apostle. This might raise questions about apostolic authority and who is included in the foundational group mentioned.