Contradiction with Matthew 6:6
While Matthew 14:13 describes Jesus withdrawing to a desert place apart, seeking solitude after hearing of John's death, Matthew 6:6 advises believers to pray in private, suggesting a different approach to seeking God alone rather than in response to distressing news.
Matthew 6:6: But thou, when thou prayest, enter into thy closet, and when thou hast shut thy door, pray to thy Father which is in secret; and thy Father which seeth in secret shall reward thee openly.
Contradiction with Luke 9:13
In Matthew 14:13, Jesus seeks solitude, but in Luke 9:13, Jesus immediately engages with a large crowd by instructing the disciples to feed the crowd, showing an outward focus rather than seeking personal retreat.
Luke 9:13: But he said unto them, Give ye them to eat. And they said, We have no more but five loaves and two fishes; except we should go and buy meat for all this people.
Contradiction with John 6:24
Matthew 14:13 shows Jesus withdrawing to a solitary place, whereas John 6:24 describes people actively seeking Jesus, thus emphasizing the contrast between Jesus seeking solitude and people seeking him out.
John 6:24: When the people therefore saw that Jesus was not there, neither his disciples, they also took shipping, and came to Capernaum, seeking for Jesus.