Contradiction with Matthew 5:44
Revelation 3:9 speaks of people worshipping at the feet of the faithful, while Matthew 5:44 teaches to love your enemies and bless those that curse you.
Matthew 5:44: But I say unto you, Love your enemies, bless them that curse you, do good to them that hate you, and pray for them which despitefully use you, and persecute you;
Contradiction with Romans 12:19
Revelation 3:9 implies recompense upon those who oppose the faithful, whereas Romans 12:19 advises believers to leave vengeance to God.
Romans 12:19: Dearly beloved, avenge not yourselves, but [rather] give place unto wrath: for it is written, Vengeance [is] mine; I will repay, saith the Lord.
Contradiction with James 4:6
Revelation 3:9 appears to present believers as exalted over others, whereas James 4:6 states that God gives grace to the humble, suggesting humility over exaltation.
James 4:6: But he giveth more grace. Wherefore he saith, God resisteth the proud, but giveth grace unto the humble.
Contradiction with Ephesians 2:14
Revelation 3:9 involves a division with adversaries acknowledging the faithful's standing, while Ephesians 2:14 emphasizes Christ as our peace, breaking down dividing walls.
Ephesians 2:14: For he is our peace, who hath made both one, and hath broken down the middle wall of partition [between us];
Contradiction with Proverbs 25:21-22
Revelation 3:9 suggests a scenario of victory over adversaries, whereas Proverbs 25:21-22 advises feeding and giving drink to enemies, implying a response of kindness.
Proverbs 25:21-22: If thine enemy be hungry, give him bread to eat; and if he be thirsty, give him water to drink:
Contradiction with Romans 15:7
Revelation 3:9 involves acknowledgment and submission of adversaries, while Romans 15:7 encourages believers to receive one another just as Christ has received them.
Romans 15:7: Wherefore receive ye one another, as Christ also received us to the glory of God.
Paradox #1
Some people might see a contradiction in how Revelation 3:9 is seen as promising vindication for Christians over others, while other parts of the Bible emphasize messages of love, forgiveness, and unity among all people. This could seem inconsistent with the idea of humility and turning the other cheek that Jesus taught in the Gospels.
Paradox #2
Revelation 3:9 could be seen as morally conflicting because it suggests some people will be forced to acknowledge the truth of a particular group's beliefs. This could be seen as inconsistent with the ideas of free choice and mutual respect, indicating a contradiction between divine judgment and human freedom.