Contradiction with Matthew 16:20
This verse involves Jesus instructing his disciples not to tell anyone that he was the Christ, which contrasts with the speculation mentioned in Luke 9:8 about who Jesus is.
Matthew 16:20: Then charged he his disciples that they should tell no man that he was Jesus the Christ.
Contradiction with John 7:12-13
These verses highlight how some people believed Jesus was a deceiver, which contrasts with the possibilities of him being John the Baptist or a prophet as mentioned in Luke 9:8.
John 7:12-13: 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 Matthew 12:24
This verse depicts the Pharisees saying Jesus casts out devils by Beelzebub, contradicting the possibilities of seeing him as a prophet in Luke 9:8.
Matthew 12:24: But when the Pharisees heard [it], they said, This [fellow] doth not cast out devils, but by Beelzebub the prince of the devils. [Beelzebub: Gr. Beelzebul]
Contradiction with Mark 6:14-16
Similar to Luke 9:8 but focuses on Herod's perspective of thinking John the Baptist is risen; it contradicts in the way Herod solely favors John the Baptist over other possibilities like Elijah.
Mark 6:14-16: And king Herod heard [of him]; (for his name was spread abroad:) and he said, That John the Baptist was risen from the dead, and therefore mighty works do shew forth themselves in him.
Contradiction with Matthew 14:2
Herod believes Jesus is John the Baptist risen from the dead, which suggests a singular perspective, contrasting the multiple speculations in Luke 9:8.
Matthew 14:2: And said unto his servants, This is John the Baptist; he is risen from the dead; and therefore mighty works do shew forth themselves in him. [do...: or, are wrought by him]
Contradiction with John 1:19-21
These verses reflect the priests and Levites asking John the Baptist if he is Elijah or the Prophet, which conflicts with the crowds considering Jesus in those roles as suggested in Luke 9:8.
John 1:19-21: And this is the record of John, when the Jews sent priests and Levites from Jerusalem to ask him, Who art thou?
Contradiction with Luke 7:33-34
Jesus depicts the contrasting views people had of both Him and John, noting the paradox that John, who was neither eating bread nor drinking wine, was accused of having a devil, showing conflicting public opinions absent in Luke 9:8.
Luke 7:33-34: For John the Baptist came neither eating bread nor drinking wine; and ye say, He hath a devil.
Contradiction with John 10:20
Jesus is thought to have a demon by some people, reflecting a negative perception that contrasts with the prophet-like view in Luke 9:8.
John 10:20: And many of them said, He hath a devil, and is mad; why hear ye him?