Contradiction with Matthew 14:13
This verse suggests that Jesus withdrew privately by ship after hearing about John the Baptist's death, focusing on solitude, rather than simply rest.
Matthew 14:13: When Jesus heard [of it], he departed thence by ship into a desert place apart: and when the people had heard [thereof], they followed him on foot out of the cities.
Contradiction with Mark 6:46
This verse indicates that after feeding the 5,000, Jesus departed to a mountain to pray alone, contradicting the idea of resting with the disciples.
Mark 6:46: And when he had sent them away, he departed into a mountain to pray.
Contradiction with Luke 5:16
In this verse, Jesus often withdrew to the wilderness to pray, highlighting solitude and prayer over resting with others.
Luke 5:16: And he withdrew himself into the wilderness, and prayed.
Contradiction with John 6:15
This verse shows Jesus withdrawing to a mountain alone because people intended to make Him king, rather than to rest with his disciples.
John 6:15: When Jesus therefore perceived that they would come and take him by force, to make him a king, he departed again into a mountain himself alone.
Contradiction with Matthew 8:18
Jesus gave orders to depart to the other side, focusing on the multitude, rather than retreating to rest with just His disciples.
Matthew 8:18: Now when Jesus saw great multitudes about him, he gave commandment to depart unto the other side.