Contradiction with Matthew 6:6
This verse emphasizes private prayer directly to the Father in secret, which seems to contrast with Revelation 8:4's depiction of prayers ascending publicly with incense.
Matthew 6:6: But thou, when thou prayest, enter into thy closet, and when thou hast shut thy door, pray to thy Father which is in secret; and thy Father which seeth in secret shall reward thee openly.
Contradiction with Ecclesiastes 9:5
States that the dead know nothing, which might seem to conflict with the idea that prayers from earth are depicted as having an ongoing significance in the heavenly realm.
Ecclesiastes 9:5: For the living know that they shall die: but the dead know not any thing, neither have they any more a reward; for the memory of them is forgotten.
Contradiction with Isaiah 1:15
Describes a scenario where prayers are not heard because of sin, contrasting with Revelation 8:4's representation of prayers rising as incense before God, implying acceptance.
Isaiah 1:15: And when ye spread forth your hands, I will hide mine eyes from you: yea, when ye make many prayers, I will not hear: your hands are full of blood. [make...: Heb. multiply prayer] [blood: Heb. bloods]
Contradiction with 1 John 5:14
Emphasizes that prayers are answered if they align with God's will, which might conflict with Revelation 8:4 if interpreted to mean all prayers are universally accepted.
1 John 5:14: And this is the confidence that we have in him, that, if we ask any thing according to his will, he heareth us: [in: or, concerning]