Contradiction with Matthew 11:28
While Revelation 2:3 commends perseverance, Matthew 11:28 highlights Jesus offering rest to those who labor and are heavy laden, contrasting the focus on endurance by offering immediate relief.
Matthew 11:28: Come unto me, all [ye] that labour and are heavy laden, and I will give you rest.
Contradiction with Galatians 6:9
Revelation 2:3 emphasizes patience and dedication, while Galatians 6:9 encourages not being weary in well-doing, implying weariness may occur despite efforts.
Galatians 6:9: And let us not be weary in well doing: for in due season we shall reap, if we faint not.
Contradiction with Isaiah 40:31
Revelation 2:3 notes endurance as a commendation, whereas Isaiah 40:31 emphasizes renewed strength for those who wait on the Lord, suggesting reliance on divine assistance rather than personal endurance alone.
Isaiah 40:31: But they that wait upon the LORD shall renew [their] strength; they shall mount up with wings as eagles; they shall run, and not be weary; [and] they shall walk, and not faint. [renew: Heb. change]
Contradiction with Psalm 46:10
Revelation 2:3 speaks to perseverance and labor, contrasting with Psalm 46:10, which calls for being still and knowing God, emphasizing peace and quiet trust over continual toil.
Psalm 46:10: Be still, and know that I [am] God: I will be exalted among the heathen, I will be exalted in the earth.