Contradiction with John 14:28
This verse states, "my Father is greater than I," which can be seen to contradict Titus 2:13's implication of the deity of Christ through the phrase "the great God and our Saviour Jesus Christ."
John 14:28: Ye have heard how I said unto you, I go away, and come [again] unto you. If ye loved me, ye would rejoice, because I said, I go unto the Father: for my Father is greater than I.
Contradiction with Colossians 1:15
Refers to Christ as "the firstborn of every creature," suggesting a created status that may seem to contrast with Titus 2:13's presentation of Christ as "the great God."
Colossians 1:15: Who is the image of the invisible God, the firstborn of every creature:
Contradiction with 1 Corinthians 8:6
Describes "one God, the Father" which can be perceived as differentiating between God and Jesus, seeming to conflict with the identification of Jesus as God in Titus 2:13.
1 Corinthians 8:6: But to us [there is but] one God, the Father, of whom [are] all things, and we in him; and one Lord Jesus Christ, by whom [are] all things, and we by him. [in: or, for]
Contradiction with Matthew 24:36
States that the Son does not know the day or hour, but the Father does, highlighting an apparent hierarchy or difference in knowledge that could be seen as contradicting the equality suggested in Titus 2:13.
Matthew 24:36: But of that day and hour knoweth no [man], no, not the angels of heaven, but my Father only.
Contradiction with Mark 10:18
Jesus says, "there is none good but one, that is, God," which some interpret as a distinction between Jesus and God, potentially conflicting with the unity of Jesus with God as indicated in Titus 2:13.
Mark 10:18: And Jesus said unto him, Why callest thou me good? [there is] none good but one, [that is], God.
Paradox #1
Some people see a contradiction regarding whether Jesus is referred to as God in the New Testament. Titus 2:13 is sometimes interpreted as a clear reference to Jesus as "our great God and Savior." But other parts of the New Testament make distinctions between God and Jesus, leading to debates about the nature of Jesus' divinity. This can result in differing theological interpretations.
Paradox #2
Titus 2:13 may present a contradiction or inconsistency regarding the nature of Jesus Christ. Some interpret this verse as affirming the divinity of Jesus, referring to Him as both God and Savior. Others might argue that it separates God and Jesus as distinct, non-divine figures or roles. This can lead to differing interpretations about the unity of God and Christ within the broader framework of Christian teachings about the Trinity and the nature of Jesus.