Contradiction with Matthew 7:7
Luke 19:5 depicts Jesus seeking out Zacchaeus, whereas Matthew 7:7 emphasizes individuals seeking to find.
Matthew 7:7: Ask, and it shall be given you; seek, and ye shall find; knock, and it shall be opened unto you:
Contradiction with James 4:8
Luke 19:5 describes Jesus approaching Zacchaeus, while James 4:8 suggests individuals should draw near to God for Him to draw near to them.
James 4:8: Draw nigh to God, and he will draw nigh to you. Cleanse [your] hands, [ye] sinners; and purify [your] hearts, [ye] double minded.
Contradiction with Matthew 15:24
Luke 19:5 shows Jesus reaching out to a tax collector, whereas Matthew 15:24 indicates Jesus was sent only to the lost sheep of Israel.
Matthew 15:24: But he answered and said, I am not sent but unto the lost sheep of the house of Israel.
Contradiction with John 4:9
Luke 19:5 involves Jesus interacting with a tax collector, whereas John 4:9 describes a situation where Jews typically do not associate with certain groups.
John 4:9: Then saith the woman of Samaria unto him, How is it that thou, being a Jew, askest drink of me, which am a woman of Samaria? for the Jews have no dealings with the Samaritans.
Contradiction with Matthew 10:5-6
Luke 19:5 presents Jesus reaching out beyond the house of Israel by engaging with Zacchaeus, contrasted with Jesus' instruction to the disciples to avoid Gentiles and 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: