Contradiction with Matthew 6:31-32
These verses suggest not to worry about what to eat, implying God will provide, whereas Luke 9:17 shows Jesus actively ensuring people have food to eat, suggesting a different approach to provision.
Matthew 6:31-32: Therefore take no thought, saying, What shall we eat? or, What shall we drink? or, Wherewithal shall we be clothed?
Contradiction with Luke 23:8
Herod desires to see a miracle from Jesus, but Jesus does not perform on command, which contradicts Luke 9:17 where a miraculous feeding occurs without request.
Luke 23:8: And when Herod saw Jesus, he was exceeding glad: for he was desirous to see him of a long [season], because he had heard many things of him; and he hoped to have seen some miracle done by him.
Contradiction with John 6:26
Jesus criticizes people for seeking Him just for food, contrasting with Luke 9:17 where He provides food abundantly to all present.
John 6:26: Jesus answered them and said, Verily, verily, I say unto you, Ye seek me, not because ye saw the miracles, but because ye did eat of the loaves, and were filled.
Contradiction with Matthew 4:4
This verse says that man shall not live by bread alone but by every word of God, contrasting with Luke 9:17 where physical nourishment is provided and emphasized.
Matthew 4:4: But he answered and said, It is written, Man shall not live by bread alone, but by every word that proceedeth out of the mouth of God.
Contradiction with John 4:32
Jesus speaks of having food of which others do not know, emphasizing spiritual sustenance, which contrasts with the physical feeding in Luke 9:17.
John 4:32: But he said unto them, I have meat to eat that ye know not of.