Contradiction with Ephesians 2:8-9
Ephesians states that salvation is by grace through faith, not by works, while Revelation 22:14 implies a blessing for those who do God's commandments.
Ephesians 2:8-9: For by grace are ye saved through faith; and that not of yourselves: [it is] the gift of God:
Contradiction with Romans 3:20
Romans claims that no one will be justified by the works of the law, contradicting the idea of being blessed for doing commandments in Revelation 22:14.
Romans 3:20: Therefore by the deeds of the law there shall no flesh be justified in his sight: for by the law [is] the knowledge of sin.
Contradiction with Galatians 2:16
Galatians emphasizes that a person is justified by faith in Jesus and not by the works of the law, contrasting with the implication that keeping commandments leads to blessing in Revelation 22:14.
Galatians 2:16: Knowing that a man is not justified by the works of the law, but by the faith of Jesus Christ, even we have believed in Jesus Christ, that we might be justified by the faith of Christ, and not by the works of the law: for by the works of the law shall no flesh be justified.
Contradiction with Titus 3:5
Stresses salvation not by works of righteousness but by mercy, opposing the connection of blessing with commandments in Revelation 22:14.
Titus 3:5: Not by works of righteousness which we have done, but according to his mercy he saved us, by the washing of regeneration, and renewing of the Holy Ghost;
Contradiction with Isaiah 64:6
Describes all righteous acts as like filthy rags, questioning the value of works for blessing as suggested in Revelation 22:14.
Isaiah 64:6: But we are all as an unclean [thing], and all our righteousnesses [are] as filthy rags; and we all do fade as a leaf; and our iniquities, like the wind, have taken us away.
Contradiction with Philippians 3:9
Discusses righteousness through faith and not from the law, which contrasts with the emphasis on doing commandments in Revelation 22:14.
Philippians 3:9: And be found in him, not having mine own righteousness, which is of the law, but that which is through the faith of Christ, the righteousness which is of God by faith:
Paradox #1
The contradiction or inconsistency might come from different interpretations or translations of terms related to who can enter the holy city. Some versions emphasize following commandments, while others focus on washing robes, which might lead to varied understandings of what grants access or blessing.
Paradox #2
Revelation 22:14 could present a contradiction or conflict if it's interpreted as suggesting that only those who follow certain commandments or actions can achieve a blessed state or enter a holy place. This might seem inconsistent with other biblical teachings that emphasize faith and grace over works for salvation, leading to a potential conflict between faith-based and works-based interpretations of salvation.