Contradictions and Paradoxes in Revelation 22:10

Check out Contradictions Catalog of Revelation 22:10 for the comprehensive list of verses that contradicts Revelation 22:10. Some key contradictions and paradoxes are described below.

According to John, the author of the book, it's important to share the message from the book because the special time it talks about is coming soon. This means people should know what's inside so they can be ready.

Revelation 22:10: And he saith unto me, Seal not the sayings of the prophecy of this book: for the time is at hand.

Contradiction with Daniel 12:4

Daniel is instructed to seal the words of the scroll until the time of the end, which contrasts with the instruction in Revelation 22:10 to not seal the words of the prophecy.

Daniel 12:4: But thou, O Daniel, shut up the words, and seal the book, [even] to the time of the end: many shall run to and fro, and knowledge shall be increased.

Contradiction with Isaiah 29:11

The vision is compared to a sealed book, where people cannot read it, contradicting the open nature of Revelation 22:10.

Isaiah 29:11: And the vision of all is become unto you as the words of a book that is sealed, which [men] deliver to one that is learned, saying, Read this, I pray thee: and he saith, I cannot; for it [is] sealed: [book: or, letter]

Contradiction with Matthew 13:11

Jesus speaks of the mysteries of the kingdom of heaven being given to some and not others, which contrasts with the openness encouraged in Revelation 22:10.

Matthew 13:11: He answered and said unto them, Because it is given unto you to know the mysteries of the kingdom of heaven, but to them it is not given.

Contradiction with 2 Corinthians 12:4

Paul mentions hearing unspeakable words not lawful to be uttered, in contrast to the open sharing of prophecy in Revelation 22:10.

2 Corinthians 12:4: How that he was caught up into paradise, and heard unspeakable words, which it is not lawful for a man to utter. [lawful: or, possible]

Contradiction with Revelation 10:4

John is commanded to seal up and not write what the seven thunders said, which contradicts the directive to not seal in Revelation 22:10.

Revelation 10:4: And when the seven thunders had uttered their voices, I was about to write: and I heard a voice from heaven saying unto me, Seal up those things which the seven thunders uttered, and write them not.
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