Contradiction with Matthew 13:32
The mustard seed is described as the least of all seeds in this verse, while Luke 13:19 emphasizes its growth into a great tree, suggesting different perspectives on its significance.
Matthew 13:32: Which indeed is the least of all seeds: but when it is grown, it is the greatest among herbs, and becometh a tree, so that the birds of the air come and lodge in the branches thereof.
Contradiction with 1 Corinthians 15:41
Describes differing glories of celestial bodies, contrary to the singular growth and purpose depicted in Luke 13:19.
1 Corinthians 15:41: [There is] one glory of the sun, and another glory of the moon, and another glory of the stars: for [one] star differeth from [another] star in glory.
Contradiction with Matthew 17:20
Talks about the power of faith as a mustard seed in moving mountains, whereas Luke 13:19 focuses on its growth and sheltering property, offering a different metaphorical significance.
Matthew 17:20: And Jesus said unto them, Because of your unbelief: for verily I say unto you, If ye have faith as a grain of mustard seed, ye shall say unto this mountain, Remove hence to yonder place; and it shall remove; and nothing shall be impossible unto you.
Contradiction with John 12:24
Contrasts the idea of a seed needing to die to bear much fruit with the continuous growth of the mustard seed in Luke 13:19.
John 12:24: Verily, verily, I say unto you, Except a corn of wheat fall into the ground and die, it abideth alone: but if it die, it bringeth forth much fruit.