Contradiction with Matthew 5:9
"Blessed are the peacemakers: for they shall be called the children of God." This contradicts with Revelation 9:15 which describes angels being prepared to kill a third of mankind, in contrast to the call for peacemaking.
Matthew 5:9: Blessed [are] the peacemakers: for they shall be called the children of God.
Contradiction with 1 John 4:8
"He that loveth not knoweth not God; for God is love." This contradicts Revelation 9:15 as it portrays an act of love and peace, contrary to the act of destruction described in the latter.
1 John 4:8: He that loveth not knoweth not God; for God is love.
Contradiction with Ezekiel 18:32
"For I have no pleasure in the death of him that dieth, saith the Lord God: wherefore turn yourselves, and live ye." This contradicts Revelation 9:15 where there is a described action involving death, whereas this verse emphasizes God's preference for life.
Ezekiel 18:32: For I have no pleasure in the death of him that dieth, saith the Lord GOD: wherefore turn [yourselves], and live ye. [yourselves: or, others]
Contradiction with 2 Peter 3:9
"The Lord is not slack concerning his promise, as some men count slackness; but is longsuffering to us-ward, not willing that any should perish, but that all should come to repentance." This contradicts with Revelation 9:15, where a large-scale perishing is described, contrary to God's desire for repentance and life.
2 Peter 3:9: The Lord is not slack concerning his promise, as some men count slackness; but is longsuffering to us-ward, not willing that any should perish, but that all should come to repentance.
Contradiction with John 10:10
"The thief cometh not, but for to steal, and to kill, and to destroy: I am come that they might have life, and that they might have it more abundantly." This is in contrast to Revelation 9:15 which describes destruction, whereas this verse talks about life and abundance.
John 10:10: The thief cometh not, but for to steal, and to kill, and to destroy: I am come that they might have life, and that they might have [it] more abundantly.
Paradox #1
Some people might see a contradiction in the idea of a predetermined time for a large-scale loss of life, which can seem to conflict with beliefs about free will or a benevolent deity. It raises questions about justice and mercy.