Contradictions and Paradoxes in Revelation 3:18

Check out Contradictions Catalog of Revelation 3:18 for the comprehensive list of verses that contradicts Revelation 3:18. Some key contradictions and paradoxes are described below.

According to John, Jesus is telling people to seek true treasures and clothes from Him so they can be really rich and not ashamed. He also wants them to open their eyes to see things clearly.

Revelation 3:18: I counsel thee to buy of me gold tried in the fire, that thou mayest be rich; and white raiment, that thou mayest be clothed, and [that] the shame of thy nakedness do not appear; and anoint thine eyes with eyesalve, that thou mayest see.

Contradiction with Matthew 6:19

This verse advises against laying up treasures on earth where they can be destroyed, contradicting Revelation 3:18, which suggests buying gold tried in the fire.

Matthew 6:19: Lay not up for yourselves treasures upon earth, where moth and rust doth corrupt, and where thieves break through and steal:

Contradiction with Luke 12:33

This verse encourages selling possessions and giving to the poor, contrasting the advice in Revelation 3:18 to buy gold.

Luke 12:33: Sell that ye have, and give alms; provide yourselves bags which wax not old, a treasure in the heavens that faileth not, where no thief approacheth, neither moth corrupteth.

Contradiction with James 2:5

James states that God has chosen the poor of the world to be rich in faith, contradictory to Revelation 3:18 which advises purchasing material wealth like gold.

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]
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