Contradictions and Paradoxes in Revelation 21:4

Check out Contradictions Catalog of Revelation 21:4 for the comprehensive list of verses that contradicts Revelation 21:4. Some key contradictions and paradoxes are described below.

According to John, God will make everything better, so no one will be sad or hurt anymore. It's like God will make a world where everyone is happy forever.

Revelation 21:4: And God shall wipe away all tears from their eyes; and there shall be no more death, neither sorrow, nor crying, neither shall there be any more pain: for the former things are passed away.

Contradiction with Genesis 3:16

This verse describes the introduction of sorrow and pain as consequences of sin, which contradicts the absence of sorrow and pain in Revelation 21:4.

Genesis 3:16: Unto the woman he said, I will greatly multiply thy sorrow and thy conception; in sorrow thou shalt bring forth children; and thy desire [shall be] to thy husband, and he shall rule over thee. [to thy...: or, subject to thy husband]

Contradiction with Job 14:1

This verse speaks of the inherent troubles and sorrows of life, contradicting the promise of no more sorrow in Revelation 21:4.

Job 14:1: Man [that is] born of a woman [is] of few days, and full of trouble. [few...: Heb. short of days]

Contradiction with Matthew 10:34

Jesus states He comes not to send peace but a sword, contradicting the idea of no more pain or conflict in Revelation 21:4.

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 Timothy 3:12

This verse states that all who live godly in Christ Jesus shall suffer persecution, which contrasts with the absence of pain in Revelation 21:4.

2 Timothy 3:12: Yea, and all that will live godly in Christ Jesus shall suffer persecution.

Contradiction with Ecclesiastes 1:18

The verse mentions how increased wisdom brings increased sorrow, contrasting with no sorrow mentioned in Revelation 21:4.

Ecclesiastes 1:18: For in much wisdom [is] much grief: and he that increaseth knowledge increaseth sorrow.

Contradiction with John 16:33

Jesus tells His followers that in the world they will have tribulation, which contradicts the idea of the absence of pain and tears in Revelation 21:4.

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 Luke 12:51

This verse indicates Jesus brings division, not peace, contradicting the peace described in Revelation 21:4.

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