Contradiction with Luke 2:7
Luke's account mentions Jesus was laid in a manger, contradicting the idea of visiting Jesus in a house.
Luke 2:7: And she brought forth her firstborn son, and wrapped him in swaddling clothes, and laid him in a manger; because there was no room for them in the inn.
Contradiction with Luke 2:16
Reinforces the manger scenario by stating shepherds found Mary, Joseph, and Jesus in a manger.
Luke 2:16: And they came with haste, and found Mary, and Joseph, and the babe lying in a manger.
Contradiction with Mark 6:3
Describes Jesus as the son of a carpenter, Joseph, which contrasts with the royal gift-giving narrative in Matthew.
Mark 6:3: Is not this the carpenter, the son of Mary, the brother of James, and Joses, and of Juda, and Simon? and are not his sisters here with us? And they were offended at him. [offended: scandalized in, or, by him]
Contradiction with John 1:46
Questions the significance of Nazareth, contrasting with the idea of kingly worship by the Magi.
John 1:46: And Nathanael said unto him, Can there any good thing come out of Nazareth? Philip saith unto him, Come and see.
Contradiction with Acts 7:22
Indicates Moses was learned in Egyptian wisdom, suggesting expertise outside traditional Jewish expectations, contrary to non-Jewish Magi finding Jesus through divine signs.
Acts 7:22: And Moses was learned in all the wisdom of the Egyptians, and was mighty in words and in deeds.