Contradiction with 1 Timothy 2:12
This verse advises women not to teach or have authority over men, which could conflict with Titus 2:3's encouragement for older women to be teachers of good things, implying a form of instructional role.
1 Timothy 2:12: But I suffer not a woman to teach, nor to usurp authority over the man, but to be in silence.
Contradiction with 1 Corinthians 14:34-35
These verses instruct women to remain silent in churches, contrasting with the teaching role that Titus 2:3 implies for older women.
1 Corinthians 14:34-35: Let your women keep silence in the churches: for it is not permitted unto them to speak; but [they are commanded] to be under obedience, as also saith the law.
Contradiction with Genesis 3:16
This verse suggests a different relational dynamic between men and women ("he shall rule over thee"), potentially conflicting with the empowered role of teaching ascribed to older women in Titus 2:3.
Genesis 3:16: Unto the woman he said, I will greatly multiply thy sorrow and thy conception; in sorrow thou shalt bring forth children; and thy desire [shall be] to thy husband, and he shall rule over thee. [to thy...: or, subject to thy husband]
Contradiction with 1 Peter 3:4-5
The emphasis here on a meek and quiet spirit could seem to contrast with the active teaching role outlined for older women in Titus 2:3.
1 Peter 3:4-5: But [let it be] the hidden man of the heart, in that which is not corruptible, [even the ornament] of a meek and quiet spirit, which is in the sight of God of great price.