Contradictions and Paradoxes in Titus 2:1

Check out Contradictions Catalog of Titus 2:1 for the comprehensive list of verses that contradicts Titus 2:1. Some key contradictions and paradoxes are described below.

According to Paul, we should talk about things that help us understand what's right and true about God. It's like learning the best way to do things, just like how you learn the right way to share and play nicely.

Titus 2:1: But speak thou the things which become sound doctrine:

Contradiction with Matthew 7:1

"Judge not, that ye be not judged." Contradicts Titus 2:1's call for speaking sound doctrine which requires judgment of what is sound.

Matthew 7:1: Judge not, that ye be not judged.

Contradiction with 1 Corinthians 4:5

"Therefore judge nothing before the time, until the Lord come..." Suggests not to judge, conflicting with the need for discernment in Titus 2:1.

1 Corinthians 4:5: Therefore judge nothing before the time, until the Lord come, who both will bring to light the hidden things of darkness, and will make manifest the counsels of the hearts: and then shall every man have praise of God.

Contradiction with James 4:11

"Speak not evil one of another, brethren." Could oppose the criticism implied in correcting unsound doctrine as required by Titus 2:1.

James 4:11: Speak not evil one of another, brethren. He that speaketh evil of [his] brother, and judgeth his brother, speaketh evil of the law, and judgeth the law: but if thou judge the law, thou art not a doer of the law, but a judge.

Contradiction with 1 Corinthians 8:1

"Knowledge puffeth up, but charity edifieth." Potentially contradicts the emphasis on doctrine over love seen in Titus 2:1.

1 Corinthians 8:1: Now as touching things offered unto idols, we know that we all have knowledge. Knowledge puffeth up, but charity edifieth.

Contradiction with Romans 14:1

"Him that is weak in the faith receive ye, but not to doubtful disputations." Suggests acceptance over correction that Titus 2:1 implies.

Romans 14:1: Him that is weak in the faith receive ye, [but] not to doubtful disputations. [not...: or, not to judge his doubtful thoughts]
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