Contradictions and Paradoxes in Revelation 2:26

Check out Contradictions Catalog of Revelation 2:26 for the comprehensive list of verses that contradicts Revelation 2:26. Some key contradictions and paradoxes are described below.

According to John, if someone stays strong and continues to follow Jesus' teachings until the end, Jesus will give them special power to help lead and guide others. It's like getting a big responsibility because you were brave and did the right things.

Revelation 2:26: And he that overcometh, and keepeth my works unto the end, to him will I give power over the nations:

Contradiction with Matthew 5:5

This verse states that the meek shall inherit the earth, which contrasts with the idea in Revelation 2:26 that power over the nations is given to those who overcome and keep Christ’s works.

Matthew 5:5: Blessed [are] the meek: for they shall inherit the earth.

Contradiction with Matthew 20:16

This verse suggests that the last shall be first, and the first last, conflicting with the notion of having authority over nations as a reward.

Matthew 20:16: So the last shall be first, and the first last: for many be called, but few chosen.

Contradiction with Luke 6:20

Here, Jesus blesses the poor and promises them the kingdom of God, which opposes the promise of ruling nations found in Revelation 2:26.

Luke 6:20: And he lifted up his eyes on his disciples, and said, Blessed [be ye] poor: for yours is the kingdom of God.

Contradiction with John 18:36

Jesus indicates that His kingdom is not of this world, contrasting with the concept of earthly authority mentioned in Revelation 2:26.

John 18:36: Jesus answered, My kingdom is not of this world: if my kingdom were of this world, then would my servants fight, that I should not be delivered to the Jews: but now is my kingdom not from hence.

Contradiction with James 2:5

James emphasizes that God has chosen the poor of the world to be rich in faith and heirs of the kingdom, which appears inconsistent with the promise of power over nations.

James 2:5: Hearken, my beloved brethren, Hath not God chosen the poor of this world rich in faith, and heirs of the kingdom which he hath promised to them that love him? [of the: or, of that]

Contradiction with 1 Peter 5:5

This verse advises Christians to be clothed with humility and submit to one another, which contrasts with ruling others as suggested in Revelation 2:26.

1 Peter 5:5: Likewise, ye younger, submit yourselves unto the elder. Yea, all [of you] be subject one to another, and be clothed with humility: for God resisteth the proud, and giveth grace to the humble.
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