Contradiction with John 7:41-42
This passage discusses differing opinions about where the Messiah comes from, questioning Jesus' origin and contrasting it with the scriptural prediction that the Messiah would come from David's lineage and Bethlehem, while Matthew 2:4 suggests a clearer understanding among the chief priests and scribes.
John 7:41-42: Others said, This is the Christ. But some said, Shall Christ come out of Galilee?
Contradiction with Luke 24:19-21
These verses describe the disciples' lack of understanding of Jesus’ role as the Messiah, which contrasts with the clarity suggested in Matthew 2:4 where religious leaders are depicted as knowing where the Messiah would be born.
Luke 24:19-21: And he said unto them, What things? And they said unto him, Concerning Jesus of Nazareth, which was a prophet mighty in deed and word before God and all the people:
Contradiction with John 1:45-46
Nathaniel questions whether anything good can come from Nazareth, suggesting skepticism about Jesus' origin, which contrasts with the certainty portrayed in Matthew 2:4 regarding the birth of the Messiah.
John 1:45-46: Philip findeth Nathanael, and saith unto him, We have found him, of whom Moses in the law, and the prophets, did write, Jesus of Nazareth, the son of Joseph.
Contradiction with Acts 1:6-7
The disciples' question about the restoration of the kingdom to Israel indicates a misunderstanding of the Messiah's purpose, contrasting the knowledgeable depiction of the religious leaders in Matthew 2:4.
Acts 1:6-7: When they therefore were come together, they asked of him, saying, Lord, wilt thou at this time restore again the kingdom to Israel?
Contradiction with John 12:34
The crowd expresses a misunderstanding of the law regarding the Messiah, contradicting the confident knowledge claimed in Matthew 2:4 about the Messiah's birthplace.
John 12:34: The people answered him, We have heard out of the law that Christ abideth for ever: and how sayest thou, The Son of man must be lifted up? who is this Son of man?
Contradiction with Luke 7:19-20
John the Baptist sends messengers to ask if Jesus is the one who was to come, highlighting doubt and uncertainty contrary to the apparent foresight implied in Matthew 2:4.
Luke 7:19-20: And John calling [unto him] two of his disciples sent [them] to Jesus, saying, Art thou he that should come? or look we for another?