Contradiction with Genesis 6:3
This verse states that God's Spirit will not strive with man forever, whereas Revelation 2:21 suggests God gave time for repentance.
Genesis 6:3: And the LORD said, My spirit shall not always strive with man, for that he also [is] flesh: yet his days shall be an hundred and twenty years.
Contradiction with Ecclesiastes 8:11
This verse says that a sentence against evil is not executed speedily, contradicting the patience shown in Revelation 2:21.
Ecclesiastes 8:11: Because sentence against an evil work is not executed speedily, therefore the heart of the sons of men is fully set in them to do evil.
Contradiction with Isaiah 55:6
It encourages seeking the Lord while He may be found, implying a limit to God's patience, whereas Revelation 2:21 shows extended time for repentance.
Isaiah 55:6: Seek ye the LORD while he may be found, call ye upon him while he is near:
Contradiction with Hebrews 9:27
States that after death comes judgment, contrasting with the idea of extended time for repentance in Revelation 2:21.
Hebrews 9:27: And as it is appointed unto men once to die, but after this the judgment:
Contradiction with 2 Peter 3:9
Suggests God's patience is out of a desire for all to reach repentance, but it also warns that this will not last indefinitely, similar yet contrasting to Revelation 2:21.
2 Peter 3:9: The Lord is not slack concerning his promise, as some men count slackness; but is longsuffering to us-ward, not willing that any should perish, but that all should come to repentance.
Paradox #1
Some people see a contradiction in how Revelation 2:21 talks about giving someone time to change their ways, which seems different from other parts of the Bible that emphasize immediate consequences for wrong actions. This could cause confusion about how and when forgiveness and judgment happen.
Paradox #2
Revelation 2:21 mentions giving time to repent. A possible contradiction might be the tension between the offer of forgiveness and the eventual punishment if repentance does not occur. This could seem inconsistent with the idea of unconditional love, as it introduces conditions for forgiveness.