Contradiction with Matthew 14:29-31
This verse depicts Peter actually walking on water towards Jesus, although he eventually doubts and begins to sink, showing both the power of faith and the faltering of doubt when faced with fear.
Matthew 14:29-31: And he said, Come. And when Peter was come down out of the ship, he walked on the water, to go to Jesus.
Contradiction with John 20:27
In this verse, Jesus invites Thomas to touch his wounds to overcome his doubt, while Luke 24:38 sees Jesus questioning the trouble and doubt in the hearts of his followers.
John 20:27: Then saith he to Thomas, Reach hither thy finger, and behold my hands; and reach hither thy hand, and thrust [it] into my side: and be not faithless, but believing.
Contradiction with James 1:6
This verse emphasizes the importance of asking in faith without any doubt, contrasting with Jesus addressing the doubt present in Luke 24:38.
James 1:6: But let him ask in faith, nothing wavering. For he that wavereth is like a wave of the sea driven with the wind and tossed.
Contradiction with Mark 9:24
This verse candidly expresses a father's struggle with belief and asks for help with unbelief, which contradicts with the implied expectation in Luke 24:38 to not be troubled by doubt.
Mark 9:24: And straightway the father of the child cried out, and said with tears, Lord, I believe; help thou mine unbelief.
Contradiction with Matthew 17:20
This verse highlights the power of faith the size of a mustard seed, contradicting with the idea of doubt and troubled hearts seen in Luke 24:38.
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.