Contradiction with Matthew 15:24
Jesus mentions He was sent only to the lost sheep of the house of Israel, indicating a focus on Israel rather than all nations.
Matthew 15:24: But he answered and said, I am not sent but unto the lost sheep of the house of Israel.
Contradiction with Matthew 10:5-6
Jesus instructs His disciples to avoid Gentile regions and focus on the lost sheep of Israel, implying a more exclusive mission.
Matthew 10:5-6: These twelve Jesus sent forth, and commanded them, saying, Go not into the way of the Gentiles, and into [any] city of the Samaritans enter ye not:
Contradiction with John 4:22
Salvation is said to be of the Jews, suggesting a specific ethnic focus contrary to the inclusive vision of all nations.
John 4:22: Ye worship ye know not what: we know what we worship: for salvation is of the Jews.
Contradiction with Acts 15:1
Some early Christians insisted on circumcision according to the law of Moses for salvation, implying exclusivity based on Jewish law.
Acts 15:1: And certain men which came down from Judaea taught the brethren, [and said], Except ye be circumcised after the manner of Moses, ye cannot be saved.
Contradiction with Romans 2:9-10
Paul speaks of glory, honor, and peace for everyone who does good, "to the Jew first and also to the Greek," which suggests a priority rather than equal inclusion.
Romans 2:9-10: Tribulation and anguish, upon every soul of man that doeth evil, of the Jew first, and also of the Gentile; [Gentile: Gr. Greek]
Paradox #1
One potential contradiction of Revelation 7:9 could relate to the nature of exclusivity versus inclusivity in salvation or the scope of who is "chosen" or saved. Some interpretations of other biblical texts might suggest that only a particular group (like the Israelites or the elect) are saved, which seems at odds with the inclusivity suggested by this verse, where a diverse multitude is depicted. This could be seen as inconsistent with interpretations that emphasize a more restricted view of salvation.