Contradiction with Matthew 13:15
This verse speaks of people having dull hearts and closed ears, contrasting the amazement and open reception in Luke 2:18.
Matthew 13:15: For this people's heart is waxed gross, and [their] ears are dull of hearing, and their eyes they have closed; lest at any time they should see with [their] eyes, and hear with [their] ears, and should understand with [their] heart, and should be converted, and I should heal them.
Contradiction with John 12:37
Despite witnessing many miracles, the people did not believe in Jesus, contradicting the reaction of all who heard and marveled in Luke 2:18.
John 12:37: But though he had done so many miracles before them, yet they believed not on him:
Contradiction with Mark 6:52
This verse highlights the disciples' lack of understanding and hardened hearts, which contrasts with the wonder and reception described in Luke 2:18.
Mark 6:52: For they considered not [the miracle] of the loaves: for their heart was hardened.
Contradiction with John 1:11
He came to His own, and His own did not receive Him, contradicting the wonder and attention given by those who heard the news in Luke 2:18.
John 1:11: He came unto his own, and his own received him not.
Contradiction with Mark 3:21
His friends thought He was out of His mind, a stark contrast to the marvel mentioned in Luke 2:18.
Mark 3:21: And when his friends heard [of it], they went out to lay hold on him: for they said, He is beside himself. [friends: or, kinsmen]