Contradiction with Matthew 13:13
While Revelation 3:6 encourages listening and understanding, Matthew 13:13 describes people who hear without understanding.
Matthew 13:13: Therefore speak I to them in parables: because they seeing see not; and hearing they hear not, neither do they understand.
Contradiction with Proverbs 28:9
Revelation 3:6 emphasizes the importance of hearing, but Proverbs 28:9 states that if one turns away from instruction, even their prayers are an abomination.
Proverbs 28:9: He that turneth away his ear from hearing the law, even his prayer [shall be] abomination.
Contradiction with Isaiah 6:9-10
Revelation 3:6 invites those who hear to listen and heed, yet Isaiah 6:9-10 speaks of people who hear but don’t understand or perceive, suggesting a deliberate spiritual dullness.
Isaiah 6:9-10: 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 Ezekiel 12:2
Revelation 3:6 encourages attentive listening, while Ezekiel 12:2 refers to a rebellious house that has ears to hear but does not hear.
Ezekiel 12:2: Son of man, thou dwellest in the midst of a rebellious house, which have eyes to see, and see not; they have ears to hear, and hear not: for they [are] a rebellious house.
Contradiction with John 12:37-40
Unlike the call to hear in Revelation 3:6, John 12:37-40 highlights the inability to believe and understand despite witnessing Jesus' works.
John 12:37-40: But though he had done so many miracles before them, yet they believed not on him: