Contradiction with Matthew 14:15-16
These verses show Jesus instructing to give food to the people, whereas in Mark 6:36, the disciples suggest sending them away to buy their own food instead of feeding them directly.
Matthew 14:15-16: And when it was evening, his disciples came to him, saying, This is a desert place, and the time is now past; send the multitude away, that they may go into the villages, and buy themselves victuals.
Contradiction with John 6:5-7
These verses depict a different response from Jesus towards feeding the multitude, raising a logistical question, not a direct command like in Matthew 14:16.
John 6:5-7: When Jesus then lifted up [his] eyes, and saw a great company come unto him, he saith unto Philip, Whence shall we buy bread, that these may eat?
Contradiction with Luke 9:13-14
In Luke, Jesus tells the disciples to give them something to eat with a direct reference highlighting the lack of resources, contrasting with the straightforward command in Matthew 14:16.
Luke 9:13-14: 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.