Contradiction with Psalm 19:1
This verse emphasizes the heavens declaring God's glory, implying that divine news would naturally spread, whereas Luke 7:17 highlights active communication of Jesus' deeds spreading through human means.
Psalm 19:1: [To the chief Musician, A Psalm of David.] The heavens declare the glory of God; and the firmament sheweth his handywork.
Contradiction with Matthew 12:16
Jesus charges people not to make him known, which contradicts Luke 7:17, where his fame spreads throughout the region.
Matthew 12:16: And charged them that they should not make him known:
Contradiction with Mark 1:44
Here, Jesus instructs someone to say nothing to anyone about his works, opposing the widespread spreading of news in Luke 7:17.
Mark 1:44: And saith unto him, See thou say nothing to any man: but go thy way, shew thyself to the priest, and offer for thy cleansing those things which Moses commanded, for a testimony unto them.
Contradiction with John 7:10
Jesus initially goes in secret to the feast, which contrasts with Luke 7:17, where his actions become known to many.
John 7:10: But when his brethren were gone up, then went he also up unto the feast, not openly, but as it were in secret.
Contradiction with Mark 9:9
Jesus commands his disciples to tell no one about his transfiguration until after his resurrection, indicating a restriction on sharing his deeds, which conflicts with the unreserved spread of news in Luke 7:17.
Mark 9:9: And as they came down from the mountain, he charged them that they should tell no man what things they had seen, till the Son of man were risen from the dead.
Contradiction with Matthew 8:4
Jesus instructs a healed man to tell no one, indicating a desire for containment that contrasts with the spread in Luke 7:17.
Matthew 8:4: And Jesus saith unto him, See thou tell no man; but go thy way, shew thyself to the priest, and offer the gift that Moses commanded, for a testimony unto them.