Contradiction with Matthew 23:9
While Titus 1:4 refers to Paul as a spiritual father to Titus, Matthew 23:9 advises against calling anyone on earth a father, emphasizing a heavenly Father.
Matthew 23:9: And call no [man] your father upon the earth: for one is your Father, which is in heaven.
Contradiction with 1 Corinthians 4:15
This verse discusses how believers may have many instructors but not many fathers, which contrasts with the singular attribution in Titus 1:4.
1 Corinthians 4:15: For though ye have ten thousand instructors in Christ, yet [have ye] not many fathers: for in Christ Jesus I have begotten you through the gospel.
Contradiction with Matthew 12:48-50
Jesus indicates that his disciples are his family, contrasting with Titus 1:4 where familial language refers specifically to Titus.
Matthew 12:48-50: But he answered and said unto him that told him, Who is my mother? and who are my brethren?
Contradiction with Galatians 3:28
Emphasizes unity and equality in Christ, contrasting with Titus 1:4's hierarchical language of "son" in the faith.
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.