Contradiction with Matthew 28:19-20
Jesus commands His disciples to teach all nations, seemingly encouraging rather than restricting many to become teachers.
Matthew 28:19-20: Go ye therefore, and teach all nations, baptizing them in the name of the Father, and of the Son, and of the Holy Ghost: [teach...: or, make disciples, or, Christians of all nations]
Contradiction with 1 Timothy 4:11-13
Paul instructs Timothy to teach and be an example, which contrasts with the caution against many becoming teachers in James 3:1.
1 Timothy 4:11-13: These things command and teach.
Contradiction with Hebrews 5:12
The author criticizes the audience for not being teachers by now, implying a failure to embrace the teaching role that James 3:1 cautions against.
Hebrews 5:12: For when for the time ye ought to be teachers, ye have need that one teach you again which [be] the first principles of the oracles of God; and are become such as have need of milk, and not of strong meat.
Contradiction with Titus 2:3-4
Older women are instructed to teach younger women, which contrasts with the warning against many becoming teachers in James 3:1.
Titus 2:3-4: The aged women likewise, that [they be] in behaviour as becometh holiness, not false accusers, not given to much wine, teachers of good things; [holiness: or, holy women] [false...: or, one who foments strife]
Contradiction with Ephesians 4:11-12
Lists teaching as a gift for equipping the church, suggesting it is a role to aspire to, in contrast to James 3:1's warning.
Ephesians 4:11-12: And he gave some, apostles; and some, prophets; and some, evangelists; and some, pastors and teachers;
Contradiction with Colossians 3:16
Encourages believers to teach and admonish one another with wisdom, which can be seen as contrary to the caution expressed in James 3:1.
Colossians 3:16: Let the word of Christ dwell in you richly in all wisdom; teaching and admonishing one another in psalms and hymns and spiritual songs, singing with grace in your hearts to the Lord.
Paradox #1
The verse in question cautions about the responsibility and judgment that comes with teaching, especially regarding spiritual or doctrinal matters. A potential contradiction could be with the idea that all believers are encouraged to share their faith or teach others. If everyone is encouraged to spread their beliefs, yet also warned about the judgment of teaching, it might seem conflicting. However, this can generally be reconciled by understanding the verse as emphasizing the seriousness and accountability that comes with teaching, rather than prohibiting it.
Paradox #2
The potential contradiction in James 3:1 might involve the idea that while it warns against many becoming teachers due to the stricter judgment they will face, this could conflict with the encouragement found elsewhere in the Bible to spread knowledge and teachings. It raises the question of how to balance the desire to teach with the caution of facing greater accountability.