Contradiction with John 6:9
Here, a boy has five barley loaves and two small fish, but remains are gathered after feeding, which contrasts Luke 9:13 where the disciples express doubt about having enough food.
John 6:9: There is a lad here, which hath five barley loaves, and two small fishes: but what are they among so many?
Contradiction with Matthew 14:17
The disciples mention only having five loaves and two fish, indicating a lack of resources, similar to Luke 9:13, but eventually they feed the multitude, highlighting a contradiction in perceived scarcity.
Matthew 14:17: And they say unto him, We have here but five loaves, and two fishes.
Contradiction with Mark 6:37
While Luke 9:13 suggests feeding the multitude is impossible with available resources, Mark 6:37 also presents a lack of resource perception but eventually finds provision.
Mark 6:37: He answered and said unto them, Give ye them to eat. And they say unto him, Shall we go and buy two hundred pennyworth of bread, and give them to eat? [pennyworth: the Roman penny is sevenpence halfpenny]
Contradiction with John 6:7
Philip's response calculates cost, showing doubt in feeding the multitude, similar to the disciples' reaction in Luke 9:13.
John 6:7: Philip answered him, Two hundred pennyworth of bread is not sufficient for them, that every one of them may take a little.