Contradiction with Acts 5:29
Peter and the apostles assert that they must obey God rather than human authorities, which contradicts the instruction in Titus 3:1 to be subject to rulers and authorities.
Acts 5:29: Then Peter and the [other] apostles answered and said, We ought to obey God rather than men.
Contradiction with Daniel 3:18
Shadrach, Meshach, and Abednego refuse to bow to King Nebuchadnezzar's image, defying the king's command, contrasting with Titus 3:1's call to be obedient to rulers.
Daniel 3:18: But if not, be it known unto thee, O king, that we will not serve thy gods, nor worship the golden image which thou hast set up.
Contradiction with Exodus 1:17
The Hebrew midwives disobey Pharaoh's orders to kill Hebrew male infants, prioritizing moral convictions over submission to authority as urged in Titus 3:1.
Exodus 1:17: But the midwives feared God, and did not as the king of Egypt commanded them, but saved the men children alive.
Contradiction with Matthew 10:28
Jesus advises to fear God rather than those who can kill the body but not the soul, emphasizing divine authority over human rulers, opposing Titus 3:1's emphasis on obedience to earthly rulers.
Matthew 10:28: And fear not them which kill the body, but are not able to kill the soul: but rather fear him which is able to destroy both soul and body in hell.
Contradiction with Revelation 13:15
Those who refuse to worship the beast's image would be killed, highlighting a defiance of oppressive authority, which contrasts with Titus 3:1's directive to be subject to rulers.
Revelation 13:15: And he had power to give life unto the image of the beast, that the image of the beast should both speak, and cause that as many as would not worship the image of the beast should be killed. [life: Gr. breath]
Paradox #1
One possible contradiction in Titus 3:1 could arise if the authorities being obeyed are acting unjustly or immorally. The verse encourages obedience to rulers and authorities, but there might be a conflict if those authorities are demanding actions that go against ethical or moral principles.