Contradictions and Paradoxes in Revelation 2:10

Check out Contradictions Catalog of Revelation 2:10 for the comprehensive list of verses that contradicts Revelation 2:10. Some key contradictions and paradoxes are described below.

According to John, this verse means that even when things get really tough and scary, like being put in jail, people should stay brave and faithful to God. If they do, God promises to give them a special reward called the "crown of life" for being strong and true.

Revelation 2:10: Fear none of those things which thou shalt suffer: behold, the devil shall cast [some] of you into prison, that ye may be tried; and ye shall have tribulation ten days: be thou faithful unto death, and I will give thee a crown of life.

Contradiction with Matthew 6:34

This verse advises not to worry about the future, contrasting with Revelation 2:10 which mentions being faithful until death despite future persecution.

Matthew 6:34: Take therefore no thought for the morrow: for the morrow shall take thought for the things of itself. Sufficient unto the day [is] the evil thereof.

Contradiction with 1 John 4:18

This verse states that perfect love casts out fear, while Revelation 2:10 mentions the fear of impending suffering.

1 John 4:18: There is no fear in love; but perfect love casteth out fear: because fear hath torment. He that feareth is not made perfect in love.

Contradiction with Matthew 10:28

This verse instructs not to fear those who kill the body, differing from Revelation 2:10 where fear of suffering is acknowledged.

Matthew 10:28: And fear not them which kill the body, but are not able to kill the soul: but rather fear him which is able to destroy both soul and body in hell.

Contradiction with Romans 8:37

This verse claims we are more than conquerors in all things, contrasting with the persecution and suffering mentioned in Revelation 2:10.

Romans 8:37: Nay, in all these things we are more than conquerors through him that loved us.

Contradiction with John 16:33

This verse suggests peace despite tribulation, whereas Revelation 2:10 emphasizes enduring through persecution.

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.

Paradox #1

The potential contradiction or conflict in Revelation 2:10 could be related to the theme of enduring suffering or persecution for one's faith with the promise of a reward after death. This might be seen as raising ethical questions about the value and justification of enduring hardship or facing danger for future, uncertain rewards, possibly conflicting with beliefs about prioritizing present well-being and safety.

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