Contradictions and Paradoxes in Titus 3:11

Check out Contradictions Catalog of Titus 3:11 for the comprehensive list of verses that contradicts Titus 3:11. Some key contradictions and paradoxes are described below.

According to Paul, someone who acts in a wrong way knows inside that they are doing bad things and feels guilty because of their own actions. This means they kind of judge themselves because they know it's not right.

Titus 3:11: Knowing that he that is such is subverted, and sinneth, being condemned of himself.

Contradiction with Matthew 5:44

While Titus 3:11 advises to reject a heretic after warning them, Matthew 5:44 encourages loving and praying for enemies, suggesting continued engagement.

Matthew 5:44: But I say unto you, Love your enemies, bless them that curse you, do good to them that hate you, and pray for them which despitefully use you, and persecute you;

Contradiction with Luke 17:3-4

This passage emphasizes forgiveness up to seven times a day if a sinner repents, contradicting Titus 3:11's approach to reject a divisive person after limited attempts.

Luke 17:3-4: Take heed to yourselves: If thy brother trespass against thee, rebuke him; and if he repent, forgive him.

Contradiction with Galatians 6:1

Here, believers are instructed to restore someone who is caught in sin gently, contradicting the idea of rejection advocated in Titus 3:11.

Galatians 6:1: Brethren, if a man be overtaken in a fault, ye which are spiritual, restore such an one in the spirit of meekness; considering thyself, lest thou also be tempted. [if: or, although]

Contradiction with 2 Timothy 2:24-25

These verses encourage correcting opponents with gentleness, opposing Titus 3:11's directive to reject the contentious after initial warnings.

2 Timothy 2:24-25: And the servant of the Lord must not strive; but be gentle unto all [men], apt to teach, patient, [patient: or, forbearing]

Contradiction with 1 Peter 3:15

Christians are encouraged to always be ready to give an answer to anyone who asks, which can be seen as contradictory to rejecting someone as in Titus 3:11.

1 Peter 3:15: But sanctify the Lord God in your hearts: and [be] ready always to [give] an answer to every man that asketh you a reason of the hope that is in you with meekness and fear: [fear: or, reverence]

Paradox #1

The potential contradiction in Titus 3:11 could be the balance between showing love and forgiveness to others versus the exclusion or rejection of a divisive person after warning them. It raises questions about how to maintain community harmony while still practicing compassion and understanding.

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