Contradictions and Paradoxes in Revelation 3:12

Check out Contradictions Catalog of Revelation 3:12 for the comprehensive list of verses that contradicts Revelation 3:12. Some key contradictions and paradoxes are described below.

According to John, this means that anyone who stays strong and does what God wants will be very important and special to God, just like a strong pillar in a building. They will always belong to God and be a part of His wonderful kingdom, and God will give them a new, special name.

Revelation 3:12: Him that overcometh will I make a pillar in the temple of my God, and he shall go no more out: and I will write upon him the name of my God, and the name of the city of my God, [which is] new Jerusalem, which cometh down out of heaven from my God: and [I will write upon him] my new name.

Contradiction with Genesis 11:4

This verse describes the construction of the Tower of Babel, an act of human pride, whereas Revelation 3:12 speaks of being made a pillar in the temple of God, symbolizing divine stability and approval.

Genesis 11:4: And they said, Go to, let us build us a city and a tower, whose top [may reach] unto heaven; and let us make us a name, lest we be scattered abroad upon the face of the whole earth.

Contradiction with Matthew 23:12

This verse states that those who exalt themselves will be humbled, whereas Revelation 3:12 promises exaltation to those who overcome, presenting a different view on exaltation.

Matthew 23:12: And whosoever shall exalt himself shall be abased; and he that shall humble himself shall be exalted.

Contradiction with 1 Samuel 2:9

This verse emphasizes human reliance on God rather than human effort, whereas Revelation 3:12 promises individuals will be established like pillars, which might imply reliance on personal overcoming.

1 Samuel 2:9: He will keep the feet of his saints, and the wicked shall be silent in darkness; for by strength shall no man prevail.

Contradiction with Ecclesiastes 3:14

Suggests that God's work is eternal and complete, needing no addition, whereas Revelation 3:12 speaks of individuals being made permanent in the temple, which may imply an addition to God's complete work.

Ecclesiastes 3:14: I know that, whatsoever God doeth, it shall be for ever: nothing can be put to it, nor any thing taken from it: and God doeth [it], that [men] should fear before him.

Contradiction with John 14:2

Speaks of many mansions in the Father's house, implying a place prepared without conditions, while Revelation 3:12 implies a conditional promise based on overcoming.

John 14:2: In my Father's house are many mansions: if [it were] not [so], I would have told you. I go to prepare a place for you.
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