Contradiction with Matthew 6:33
Whereas Matthew 4:20 shows immediate following of Jesus without concern for possessions, Matthew 6:33 suggests seeking the Kingdom of God first, indicating a sequence rather than immediate action.
Matthew 6:33: But seek ye first the kingdom of God, and his righteousness; and all these things shall be added unto you.
Contradiction with Luke 9:59-60
In Matthew 4:20, disciples follow immediately, but Luke 9:59-60 depicts hesitation as one seeks to bury their father before following Jesus.
Luke 9:59-60: And he said unto another, Follow me. But he said, Lord, suffer me first to go and bury my father.
Contradiction with Matthew 19:21-22
Contrary to the immediate action in Matthew 4:20, in Matthew 19:21-22, the young man hesitates and leaves sorrowful when asked to give up his possessions and follow Jesus.
Matthew 19:21-22: Jesus said unto him, If thou wilt be perfect, go [and] sell that thou hast, and give to the poor, and thou shalt have treasure in heaven: and come [and] follow me.
Contradiction with Luke 18:22-23
Similar to Matthew 19:21-22, this verse shows hesitation and sorrow at the thought of giving up riches, opposite to the immediate following in Matthew 4:20.
Luke 18:22-23: Now when Jesus heard these things, he said unto him, Yet lackest thou one thing: sell all that thou hast, and distribute unto the poor, and thou shalt have treasure in heaven: and come, follow me.
Contradiction with John 6:66
While Matthew 4:20 shows commitment, John 6:66 depicts many disciples turning away from following Jesus.
John 6:66: From that [time] many of his disciples went back, and walked no more with him.
Contradiction with Matthew 8:21-22
Matthew 4:20 emphasizes immediate following, but Matthew 8:21-22 presents a scenario where a potential follower requests to first tend to familial duties.
Matthew 8:21-22: And another of his disciples said unto him, Lord, suffer me first to go and bury my father.