Contradiction with Matthew 5:39
While Revelation 2:25 encourages holding fast to what one has, Matthew 5:39 emphasizes turning the other cheek, suggesting a more passive approach rather than steadfastly holding on.
Matthew 5:39: But I say unto you, That ye resist not evil: but whosoever shall smite thee on thy right cheek, turn to him the other also.
Contradiction with Matthew 6:34
Revelation 2:25 advises holding fast to what one has, yet Matthew 6:34 advises not worrying about the future, potentially suggesting a lack of focus on holding fast to current things.
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 Luke 12:22-23
Revelation 2:25 emphasizes maintaining what one has, whereas Luke 12:22-23 encourages not worrying about one's life or holding too tightly to material possessions.
Luke 12:22-23: And he said unto his disciples, Therefore I say unto you, Take no thought for your life, what ye shall eat; neither for the body, what ye shall put on.
Contradiction with Matthew 19:21
The directive in Revelation 2:25 to hold fast is in contrast with Matthew 19:21, where Jesus tells the rich young man to sell his possessions and give to the poor, indicating a release rather than holding on.
Matthew 19:21: Jesus said unto him, If thou wilt be perfect, go [and] sell that thou hast, and give to the poor, and thou shalt have treasure in heaven: and come [and] follow me.
Contradiction with Philippians 3:13-14
Paul talks about forgetting what lies behind and straining forward, which contrasts with the idea in Revelation 2:25 of holding fast to what is currently held.
Philippians 3:13-14: Brethren, I count not myself to have apprehended: but [this] one thing [I do], forgetting those things which are behind, and reaching forth unto those things which are before,