Contradiction with Matthew 2:1
This verse says Jesus was born in Bethlehem of Judea, which might not seem contradictory, but the context and accounts of Jesus' birth between Matthew and Luke have narrative differences.
Matthew 2:1: Now when Jesus was born in Bethlehem of Judaea in the days of Herod the king, behold, there came wise men from the east to Jerusalem,
Contradiction with John 7:41-42
These verses question if the Christ could come out of Galilee, suggesting a contradiction with Luke's account that places Jesus' birth in Bethlehem.
John 7:41-42: Others said, This is the Christ. But some said, Shall Christ come out of Galilee?
Contradiction with Matthew 2:22-23
This verse implies that Jesus' family moved to Nazareth for fear of Archelaus, differing in narrative emphasis compared to Luke's explanation that they were originally from Nazareth.
Matthew 2:22-23: And he came and dwelt in a city called Nazareth: that it might be fulfilled which was spoken by the prophets, He shall be called a Nazarene.
Paradox #1
One potential inconsistency with Luke 2:4 is the mention of a census during the time of Jesus' birth, which required Joseph and Mary to travel to Bethlehem. Historical records show that the Roman census happened at a different time than the one described in the Bible. Additionally, historical evidence suggests that people were not required to travel to their ancestral homes for a Roman census. These discrepancies lead some to question the historical accuracy of the account.