Contradictions and Paradoxes in Revelation 3:13

Check out Contradictions Catalog of Revelation 3:13 for the comprehensive list of verses that contradicts Revelation 3:13. Some key contradictions and paradoxes are described below.

According to John, this verse means that everyone should listen carefully to what God is telling the people in the churches. It's like when a teacher wants students to pay attention because the message is very important.

Revelation 3:13: He that hath an ear, let him hear what the Spirit saith unto the churches.

Contradiction with Proverbs 1:5

Proverbs 1:5 encourages increased learning and wisdom, implying everyone should hear and gain understanding, which can be seen as contradicting the selectiveness of hearing the Spirit's message in Revelation 3:13.

Proverbs 1:5: A wise [man] will hear, and will increase learning; and a man of understanding shall attain unto wise counsels:

Contradiction with John 8:47

John 8:47 states that those who are of God hear God's words, suggesting a divide rather than universal potential to hear God's word, aligning with selective hearing in Revelation 3:13.

John 8:47: He that is of God heareth God's words: ye therefore hear [them] not, because ye are not of God.

Contradiction with Isaiah 6:9

Isaiah 6:9 speaks of hearing without understanding, which can be interpreted as contradicting the call for those with ears to hear and understand in Revelation 3:13.

Isaiah 6:9: And he said, Go, and tell this people, Hear ye indeed, but understand not; and see ye indeed, but perceive not. [indeed, but understand: or, without ceasing, etc: Heb. in hearing, etc]

Contradiction with 1 Corinthians 2:14

This verse explains that the natural man cannot receive the things of the Spirit of God, which implies that hearing the Spirit is not simply a matter of having ears, contrasting with the open call in Revelation 3:13.

1 Corinthians 2:14: But the natural man receiveth not the things of the Spirit of God: for they are foolishness unto him: neither can he know [them], because they are spiritually discerned.

Contradiction with Romans 11:8

Romans 11:8 talks about God giving some a spirit of slumber, ears that should not hear, which suggests a divine restraint on hearing, differing from the invitation in Revelation 3:13.

Romans 11:8: (According as it is written, God hath given them the spirit of slumber, eyes that they should not see, and ears that they should not hear;) unto this day. [slumber: or, remorse]
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