Contradiction with Matthew 19:14
Jesus welcomes children, saying, "suffer little children, and forbid them not, to come unto me," indicating a welcoming attitude toward all, contrasting with the desperate plea of the father in Luke 9:38.
Matthew 19:14: But Jesus said, Suffer little children, and forbid them not, to come unto me: for of such is the kingdom of heaven.
Contradiction with Mark 6:5
Here it is stated that Jesus "could there do no mighty work," highlighting occasions of limited miracles due to unbelief, while in Luke 9:38, the man seeks Jesus believing in His ability to heal.
Mark 6:5: And he could there do no mighty work, save that he laid his hands upon a few sick folk, and healed [them].
Contradiction with Matthew 17:17
Jesus expresses frustration, "O faithless and perverse generation," which can be seen as contradicting the compassion expected from the healing plea in Luke 9:38.
Matthew 17:17: Then Jesus answered and said, O faithless and perverse generation, how long shall I be with you? how long shall I suffer you? bring him hither to me.
Contradiction with John 7:12
There was a division among people concerning Jesus' character, with some saying He deceives the people, conflicting with the faith shown in Luke 9:38 where the man seeks His help.
John 7:12: And there was much murmuring among the people concerning him: for some said, He is a good man: others said, Nay; but he deceiveth the people.
Contradiction with James 1:6-7
It notes that a doubter should not expect to receive anything from God, calling into question the plea's doubt or desperation present in Luke 9:38.
James 1:6-7: But let him ask in faith, nothing wavering. For he that wavereth is like a wave of the sea driven with the wind and tossed.
Contradiction with Matthew 15:24
Jesus says He is "not sent but unto the lost sheep of the house of Israel," which could contradict the universality of His healing powers implied in Luke 9:38.
Matthew 15:24: But he answered and said, I am not sent but unto the lost sheep of the house of Israel.
Contradiction with 2 Corinthians 12:8-9
Paul describes how his plea for healing was denied, suggesting limits to divine intervention, contrasting with the father's request for healing success in Luke 9:38.
2 Corinthians 12:8-9: For this thing I besought the Lord thrice, that it might depart from me.
Contradiction with John 9:3
Stipulates that disabilities can exist so "that the works of God should be made manifest," which interacts differently with the plea in Luke 9:38 for immediate healing.
John 9:3: Jesus answered, Neither hath this man sinned, nor his parents: but that the works of God should be made manifest in him.