Contradictions and Paradoxes in Titus 2:8

Check out Contradictions Catalog of Titus 2:8 for the comprehensive list of verses that contradicts Titus 2:8. Some key contradictions and paradoxes are described below.

According to Paul, talk in a good and kind way so others can't say anything bad about you or find a reason to be upset. This way, people who don't agree with you might feel bad for thinking wrong things about you.

Titus 2:8: Sound speech, that cannot be condemned; that he that is of the contrary part may be ashamed, having no evil thing to say of you.

Contradiction with Proverbs 15:1

This verse suggests using gentle words to deflect anger, which may contradict the call to soundness and gravity in speech in Titus 2:8.

Proverbs 15:1: A soft answer turneth away wrath: but grievous words stir up anger.

Contradiction with Matthew 5:37

This verse emphasizes simplicity in speech with 'Yes' or 'No', potentially contradicting Titus 2:8’s exhortation for sound speech that avoids reproach.

Matthew 5:37: But let your communication be, Yea, yea; Nay, nay: for whatsoever is more than these cometh of evil.

Contradiction with James 1:19

The emphasis on being slow to speak might contrast with the concept of always having sound speech ready, as suggested in Titus 2:8.

James 1:19: Wherefore, my beloved brethren, let every man be swift to hear, slow to speak, slow to wrath:

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