Contradiction with Matthew 10:9-10
Unlike Luke 9:3, which advises taking nothing for the journey, this verse allows taking a staff and also provides additional permissions regarding provisions and necessities.
Matthew 10:9-10: Provide neither gold, nor silver, nor brass in your purses, [Provide: or, Get]
Contradiction with Mark 6:8-9
This verse allows disciples to take a staff, contradicting Luke 9:3, which instructs to take nothing, not even a staff.
Mark 6:8-9: And commanded them that they should take nothing for [their] journey, save a staff only; no scrip, no bread, no money in [their] purse: [money: the word signifieth a piece of brass money, in value somewhat less than a farthing, but here it is taken in general for money]
Paradox #1
One potential contradiction related to this verse is how it aligns with the accounts in other Gospels, such as Mark 6:8-9 and Matthew 10:9-10, regarding the instructions Jesus gave to his disciples when sending them out. While Luke mentions not taking certain items, the lists slightly differ in other Gospels, which can seem inconsistent about what Jesus actually instructed them not to take on their journey.
Paradox #2
The contradiction in Luke 9:3 could be seen in the instruction to rely on others for basic needs, while elsewhere the Bible advises planning and providing for oneself and family. This might seem inconsistent because it contrasts self-sufficiency with dependence on others.