Contradiction with Matthew 2:13-14
These verses describe how Joseph, Mary, and Jesus fled to Egypt, which is not mentioned in Luke 2:39 where they seemingly return directly to Nazareth after fulfilling the Law.
Matthew 2:13-14: And when they were departed, behold, the angel of the Lord appeareth to Joseph in a dream, saying, Arise, and take the young child and his mother, and flee into Egypt, and be thou there until I bring thee word: for Herod will seek the young child to destroy him.
Paradox #1
The verse in Luke 2:39 might seem inconsistent when compared to other Gospel accounts about Jesus' early life. Specifically, it briefly summarizes the family's return to Nazareth after performing the required rituals, potentially overlooking the timeline and details of events like the visit from the Magi and the flight to Egypt mentioned in Matthew's Gospel. This can appear as a contradiction regarding the chronological order and specific events in Jesus' early life.
Paradox #2
The contradiction or inconsistency with the verse in question could be related to differing accounts of Jesus' early life found in the Gospels of Matthew and Luke. Matthew describes the family's flight to Egypt to escape King Herod, while Luke does not mention this event and suggests they returned directly to Nazareth after the presentation in the temple. This could create a conflict in the timeline of events regarding Jesus' early years.