Contradiction with Matthew 8:20
Luke 9:57 speaks of someone eager to follow Jesus anywhere, while Matthew 8:20 highlights the challenges and uncertainties of following Jesus, as He has nowhere to lay His head.
Matthew 8:20: And Jesus saith unto him, The foxes have holes, and the birds of the air [have] nests; but the Son of man hath not where to lay [his] head.
Contradiction with Luke 14:26
Luke 9:57 shows eagerness to follow Jesus, whereas Luke 14:26 speaks of the need to prioritize Jesus above family and self, indicating a potential cost to following Him.
Luke 14:26: If any [man] come to me, and hate not his father, and mother, and wife, and children, and brethren, and sisters, yea, and his own life also, he cannot be my disciple.
Contradiction with John 6:66
Luke 9:57 describes a willingness to follow Jesus, but John 6:66 mentions many disciples turning away from Jesus, showing reluctance or inability to maintain their commitment.
John 6:66: From that [time] many of his disciples went back, and walked no more with him.
Contradiction with Matthew 19:21-22
Luke 9:57 speaks of readiness to follow Jesus, while Matthew 19:21-22 illustrates a rich man unable to commit to following Jesus because of his wealth.
Matthew 19:21-22: Jesus said unto him, If thou wilt be perfect, go [and] sell that thou hast, and give to the poor, and thou shalt have treasure in heaven: and come [and] follow me.
Contradiction with Mark 10:21-22
This verse introduces conflict with Luke 9:57’s readiness as it shows a man who wants to follow Jesus but becomes sorrowful due to the sacrifice required, illustrating hesitation and departure.
Mark 10:21-22: Then Jesus beholding him loved him, and said unto him, One thing thou lackest: go thy way, sell whatsoever thou hast, and give to the poor, and thou shalt have treasure in heaven: and come, take up the cross, and follow me.