Contradiction with Matthew 28:19
While Luke 10:1 speaks of sending out only seventy, Matthew 28:19 commands the disciples to make disciples of all nations, which implies a broader scope.
Matthew 28:19: Go ye therefore, and teach all nations, baptizing them in the name of the Father, and of the Son, and of the Holy Ghost: [teach...: or, make disciples, or, Christians of all nations]
Contradiction with Acts 1:8
Luke 10:1 mentions sending out seventy to specific places, whereas Acts 1:8 instructs the apostles to be witnesses to the ends of the earth, indicating a more expansive mission.
Acts 1:8: But ye shall receive power, after that the Holy Ghost is come upon you: and ye shall be witnesses unto me both in Jerusalem, and in all Judaea, and in Samaria, and unto the uttermost part of the earth. [power...: or, the power of the Holy Ghost coming upon you]
Contradiction with Matthew 10:5-6
In Luke 10:1, the seventy are sent to various towns and places, but in Matthew 10:5-6, the disciples are instructed specifically not to go to the Gentiles or Samaritans.
Matthew 10:5-6: These twelve Jesus sent forth, and commanded them, saying, Go not into the way of the Gentiles, and into [any] city of the Samaritans enter ye not:
Contradiction with John 17:9
Luke 10:1 reflects a mission to prepare for Jesus’ visit, while John 17:9 mentions Jesus praying specifically for those given to Him and not for the world, showing a more selective concern.
John 17:9: I pray for them: I pray not for the world, but for them which thou hast given me; for they are thine.
Paradox #1
In some manuscripts, there is a contradiction in Luke 10:1 regarding the number of people sent out. Some versions mention seventy, while others state seventy-two. This difference in numbers leads to inconsistency in the text.