Contradictions and Paradoxes in Revelation 2:28

Check out Contradictions Catalog of Revelation 2:28 for the comprehensive list of verses that contradicts Revelation 2:28. Some key contradictions and paradoxes are described below.

According to John, the author of the book, Jesus promises to give a special reward to people who follow Him and make good choices. This reward is like a bright star in the sky, which means Jesus will be with them and make them happy forever.

Revelation 2:28: And I will give him the morning star.

Contradiction with Revelation 1:16

This verse mentions a sharp two-edged sword from the mouth of Christ, focusing on judgment rather than the giving of the morning star as mentioned in Revelation 2:28.

Revelation 1:16: And he had in his right hand seven stars: and out of his mouth went a sharp twoedged sword: and his countenance [was] as the sun shineth in his strength.

Contradiction with Matthew 11:28-30

This passage speaks of rest and ease of burdens, while Revelation 2:28 refers to authority and the giving of the morning star, highlighting a different aspect of Christ's promise.

Matthew 11:28-30: Come unto me, all [ye] that labour and are heavy laden, and I will give you rest.

Contradiction with Matthew 5:14

Here, believers are referred to as the light of the world, which contrasts the individual gift of the morning star in Revelation 2:28.

Matthew 5:14: Ye are the light of the world. A city that is set on an hill cannot be hid.

Contradiction with John 8:12

Jesus calls Himself the light of the world, which seems to centralize the role of light to Christ Himself vs. the shared gift of the morning star in Revelation 2:28.

John 8:12: Then spake Jesus again unto them, saying, I am the light of the world: he that followeth me shall not walk in darkness, but shall have the light of life.

Contradiction with Philippians 2:15

This verse calls believers to shine as lights in the world, contrasting with the singular granting of the morning star to the "overcomer" in Revelation 2:28.

Philippians 2:15: That ye may be blameless and harmless, the sons of God, without rebuke, in the midst of a crooked and perverse nation, among whom ye shine as lights in the world; [harmless: or, sincere] [ye shine: or, shine ye]
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