Contradiction with Matthew 5:44
This verse commands to love and pray for enemies, contradicting the unrepentant nature of the people in Revelation 9:21.
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 James 4:7
This verse emphasizes submitting to God and resisting evil, while Revelation 9:21 describes people continuing in their sins.
James 4:7: Submit yourselves therefore to God. Resist the devil, and he will flee from you.
Contradiction with Romans 12:21
This verse advises overcoming evil with good, unlike the persistence in wrongdoing in Revelation 9:21.
Romans 12:21: Be not overcome of evil, but overcome evil with good.
Contradiction with Ephesians 4:28
This verse instructs those who steal to stop and work honestly, contrasting with the continued theft in Revelation 9:21.
Ephesians 4:28: Let him that stole steal no more: but rather let him labour, working with [his] hands the thing which is good, that he may have to give to him that needeth. [to give: or, to distribute]
Contradiction with Galatians 5:16
This verse encourages walking in the Spirit to avoid fulfilling sinful desires, whereas Revelation 9:21 shows indulging in such desires.
Galatians 5:16: [This] I say then, Walk in the Spirit, and ye shall not fulfil the lust of the flesh. [ye...: or, fulfil not]
Contradiction with 1 Thessalonians 5:22
This verse instructs to abstain from all forms of evil, opposing the acts described in Revelation 9:21.
1 Thessalonians 5:22: Abstain from all appearance of evil.
Contradiction with 1 Corinthians 6:18
This verse warns against sexual immorality, unlike the lack of repentance for such acts in Revelation 9:21.
1 Corinthians 6:18: Flee fornication. Every sin that a man doeth is without the body; but he that committeth fornication sinneth against his own body.
Contradiction with 1 John 3:6
This verse states that anyone who abides in Him does not sin, contrary to the persistent sinning in Revelation 9:21.
1 John 3:6: Whosoever abideth in him sinneth not: whosoever sinneth hath not seen him, neither known him.
Paradox #1
Revelation 9:21 talks about people not giving up practices like murder, magic arts, sexual immorality, and theft. The contradiction could be seen in how people knowingly continue harmful actions despite apparent acknowledgment of their consequences, which challenges the idea of repentance and change that many religious teachings promote.