Contradiction with Matthew 5:17
Jesus emphasizes the importance of the law and prophets, contrasting Titus 1:14's warning against Jewish fables and commandments of men.
Matthew 5:17: Think not that I am come to destroy the law, or the prophets: I am not come to destroy, but to fulfil.
Contradiction with Romans 3:1-2
Highlights the advantage and value of the Jews and the oracles of God, contrasting with Titus' admonition to avoid Jewish myths.
Romans 3:1-2: What advantage then hath the Jew? or what profit [is there] of circumcision?
Contradiction with Galatians 3:28
States there is neither Jew nor Greek, which some may see as contradictory to Titus 1:14's distinction about Jewish fables.
Galatians 3:28: There is neither Jew nor Greek, there is neither bond nor free, there is neither male nor female: for ye are all one in Christ Jesus.
Contradiction with Romans 11:1-2
God has not cast away His people, the Jews, which contrasts Titus 1:14's advising against Jewish fables.
Romans 11:1-2: I say then, Hath God cast away his people? God forbid. For I also am an Israelite, of the seed of Abraham, [of] the tribe of Benjamin.
Contradiction with John 4:22
Salvation is of the Jews, which contrasts with Titus 1:14 that suggests avoiding Jewish teachings.
John 4:22: Ye worship ye know not what: we know what we worship: for salvation is of the Jews.
Paradox #1
Titus 1:14 discusses avoiding Jewish myths and human commands that turn people away from the truth of the gospel. A potential theological conflict might arise with the broader biblical respect for Jewish tradition and the law. Some might see it as inconsistent with passages that honor aspects of Jewish teaching since it appears to dismiss certain practices. However, the verse is typically understood as a caution against elevating human traditions above the core message of faith.
Paradox #2
Titus 1:14 might present a contradiction or inconsistency in the way it warns against following "Jewish myths" and human commandments, which could conflict with the idea of the Bible being unified and inspired by God. Some might see this as dissonant with the Old Testament, which is deeply rooted in Jewish tradition and teachings. This could raise questions about how different parts of scripture are to be valued or interpreted in relation to one another.
Paradox #3
Titus 1:14 could be seen as inconsistent because it advises against following "Jewish myths" and commands, yet Christianity itself is rooted in Jewish traditions and teachings. This contradiction arises from the challenge of distinguishing between what early Christians should retain from Jewish custom and what should be left behind.