Contradiction with Matthew 9:22
While Luke 8:38 depicts Jesus denying the healed man's request to follow Him, Matthew 9:22 describes Jesus encouraging individuals, as He tells the woman with the issue of blood that her faith has made her whole, suggesting a more welcoming approach to followers.
Matthew 9:22: But Jesus turned him about, and when he saw her, he said, Daughter, be of good comfort; thy faith hath made thee whole. And the woman was made whole from that hour.
Contradiction with Matthew 8:22
Jesus instructs a man to follow Him instead of attending to familial duties, contrasting with Luke 8:38 where He denies a man's desire to follow Him.
Matthew 8:22: But Jesus said unto him, Follow me; and let the dead bury their dead.
Contradiction with Mark 5:19
Directly contrasts Luke 8:38, as in this verse, a similar scenario occurs where Jesus allows the healed man to go home and tell others of the miracle, while Luke implies refusal of the man's company.
Mark 5:19: Howbeit Jesus suffered him not, but saith unto him, Go home to thy friends, and tell them how great things the Lord hath done for thee, and hath had compassion on thee.
Contradiction with Matthew 28:19
Jesus tells His disciples to go and make disciples of all nations, which contrasts with Luke 8:38, where the man is prohibited from staying with Jesus, indicating a selective approach to followers.
Matthew 28:19: Go ye therefore, and teach all nations, baptizing them in the name of the Father, and of the Son, and of the Holy Ghost: [teach...: or, make disciples, or, Christians of all nations]
Contradiction with John 12:26
Jesus says that anyone who serves Him must follow Him, contrasting with Luke 8:38 where He denies the healed man's request to physically stay with Him.
John 12:26: If any man serve me, let him follow me; and where I am, there shall also my servant be: if any man serve me, him will [my] Father honour.