Contradictions and Paradoxes in Revelation 2:17

Check out Contradictions Catalog of Revelation 2:17 for the comprehensive list of verses that contradicts Revelation 2:17. Some key contradictions and paradoxes are described below.

According to John, if you listen to what God is telling the churches and do what is right, you will get a special gift of secret bread and a shiny white stone with a new name that only you will know. It’s like a secret prize from God for being good and listening well.

Revelation 2:17: He that hath an ear, let him hear what the Spirit saith unto the churches; To him that overcometh will I give to eat of the hidden manna, and will give him a white stone, and in the stone a new name written, which no man knoweth saving he that receiveth [it].

Contradiction with John 6:35

This verse emphasizes that Jesus Himself is the "bread of life," suggesting a universal offering of spiritual nourishment rather than a hidden manna.

John 6:35: And Jesus said unto them, I am the bread of life: he that cometh to me shall never hunger; and he that believeth on me shall never thirst.

Contradiction with Matthew 7:21

In contrast to a promise of a new name for those who overcome, this verse underscores that not everyone who calls on the Lord will enter the kingdom, focusing on actions rather than identity.

Matthew 7:21: Not every one that saith unto me, Lord, Lord, shall enter into the kingdom of heaven; but he that doeth the will of my Father which is in heaven.

Contradiction with Hebrews 9:28

This verse speaks of salvation to those who look for Jesus without specific mention of individual rewards like a white stone with a new name.

Hebrews 9:28: So Christ was once offered to bear the sins of many; and unto them that look for him shall he appear the second time without sin unto salvation.

Contradiction with James 1:17

This verse highlights the constancy of God's gifts, contrasting potentially with the idea of receiving something secret or newly revealed like a "new name."

James 1:17: Every good gift and every perfect gift is from above, and cometh down from the Father of lights, with whom is no variableness, neither shadow of turning.

Contradiction with Ephesians 2:8-9

Stresses salvation by faith as a gift, highlighting grace and faith over overcoming with deeds for reward, contrasting with the reward to those who overcome in Revelation 2:17.

Ephesians 2:8-9: For by grace are ye saved through faith; and that not of yourselves: [it is] the gift of God:
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