Contradiction with Matthew 13:30
While Revelation 7:13 references a gathering of the purified, Matthew 13:30 describes the simultaneous gathering of good and evil, which could be seen as a diverse group rather than a purified one.
Matthew 13:30: Let both grow together until the harvest: and in the time of harvest I will say to the reapers, Gather ye together first the tares, and bind them in bundles to burn them: but gather the wheat into my barn.
Contradiction with Isaiah 64:6
Isaiah speaks of the righteousness of humanity as filthy rags, which contrasts with Revelation 7:13's depiction of the pure white robes.
Isaiah 64:6: But we are all as an unclean [thing], and all our righteousnesses [are] as filthy rags; and we all do fade as a leaf; and our iniquities, like the wind, have taken us away.
Contradiction with Romans 3:23
Romans states that all have sinned and fallen short of glory, contrasting the notion of an already redeemed group in white robes.
Romans 3:23: For all have sinned, and come short of the glory of God;
Contradiction with 1 Samuel 16:7
God looks at the inward heart rather than outward appearances, different from the emphasis on outward appearance in Revelation 7:13.
1 Samuel 16:7: But the LORD said unto Samuel, Look not on his countenance, or on the height of his stature; because I have refused him: for [the LORD seeth] not as man seeth; for man looketh on the outward appearance, but the LORD looketh on the heart. [outward...: Heb. eyes]
Contradiction with Matthew 7:21
Not everyone who outwardly appears holy is truly saved, contradicting the assumption of purity in the group mentioned in Revelation 7:13.
Matthew 7:21: Not every one that saith unto me, Lord, Lord, shall enter into the kingdom of heaven; but he that doeth the will of my Father which is in heaven.
Contradiction with James 2:10
This verse suggests that failing in one aspect of the law makes one guilty of all, questioning the complete purity of the Revelation group.
James 2:10: For whosoever shall keep the whole law, and yet offend in one [point], he is guilty of all.
Contradiction with Romans 11:32
God has committed all to disobedience, which contrasts with the perception of the group in Revelation 7:13 that appears to have overcome sin.
Romans 11:32: For God hath concluded them all in unbelief, that he might have mercy upon all. [concluded...: or, shut them all up together]
Contradiction with Ephesians 2:8-9
Salvation is by grace, not by deeds, which may contrast with an interpretation of Revelation 7:13 involving works signified by pure robes.
Ephesians 2:8-9: For by grace are ye saved through faith; and that not of yourselves: [it is] the gift of God:
Contradiction with Matthew 22:14
Many are called, but few are chosen, posing a potential conflict regarding the select identity of the group in white robes.
Matthew 22:14: Then went the Pharisees, and took counsel how they might entangle him in [his] talk.
Contradiction with Galatians 5:4
This verse warns of falling from grace, contrasting with the permanence suggested by the recognition scene in Revelation 7:13.
Galatians 5:4: Christ is become of no effect unto you, whosoever of you are justified by the law; ye are fallen from grace.
Contradiction with John 15:5
Without Jesus, you can do nothing, which might contradict any interpretation of Revelation 7:13 focused only on the identity or deeds of the group.
John 15:5: I am the vine, ye [are] the branches: He that abideth in me, and I in him, the same bringeth forth much fruit: for without me ye can do nothing. [without me: or, severed from me]
Contradiction with 2 Timothy 3:12
Those who desire to live a godly life will be persecuted, a potential contradiction to the triumphal depiction in Revelation 7:13.
2 Timothy 3:12: Yea, and all that will live godly in Christ Jesus shall suffer persecution.