Contradictions and Paradoxes in Revelation 3:3

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

According to John, Jesus is telling people to remember what they have learned about Him and to do good things. If they don’t pay attention and listen, Jesus will surprise them, like a thief coming when they least expect it.

Revelation 3:3: Remember therefore how thou hast received and heard, and hold fast, and repent. If therefore thou shalt not watch, I will come on thee as a thief, and thou shalt not know what hour I will come upon thee.

Contradiction with 1 Thessalonians 5:2-4

This passage suggests that believers are not in darkness, so the day should not overtake them as a thief, whereas Revelation 3:3 warns of coming as a thief to those who do not watch.

1 Thessalonians 5:2-4: For yourselves know perfectly that the day of the Lord so cometh as a thief in the night.

Contradiction with Matthew 24:42-44

This implies constant readiness and watching for the Lord's return, aligning with the warning to be watchful in Revelation 3:3, but contradicts the idea that the suddenness should be unanticipated.

Matthew 24:42-44: Watch therefore: for ye know not what hour your Lord doth come.

Contradiction with 2 Peter 3:10

Describes the day of the Lord coming as a thief in the night, emphasizing suddenness, whereas Revelation 3:3 suggests awareness and preparation can prevent being caught off guard.

2 Peter 3:10: But the day of the Lord will come as a thief in the night; in the which the heavens shall pass away with a great noise, and the elements shall melt with fervent heat, the earth also and the works that are therein shall be burned up.
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