Contradiction with Luke 9:61-62
While Matthew 4:21 highlights immediate obedience to Jesus' call, Luke 9:61-62 records someone wanting to follow Jesus but first saying farewell to family, which Jesus criticizes.
Luke 9:61-62: And another also said, Lord, I will follow thee; but let me first go bid them farewell, which are at home at my house.
Contradiction with John 1:40-42
Matthew 4:21 depicts the immediate calling of James and John by Jesus, but John 1:40-42 suggests an initial meeting with Peter and Andrew before this moment, indicating a potential time discrepancy.
John 1:40-42: One of the two which heard John [speak], and followed him, was Andrew, Simon Peter's brother.
Contradiction with Mark 1:20
Matthew 4:21 mentions James and John leaving their father with hired servants, whereas Mark 1:20 does not specify the presence of hired servants, implying a different family situation or emphasis.
Mark 1:20: And straightway he called them: and they left their father Zebedee in the ship with the hired servants, and went after him.
Contradiction with Luke 5:10-11
Matthew 4:21 suggests an immediate and complete following of Jesus without hesitation, while Luke 5:10-11 highlights Peter's fear and questioning before fully committing to follow Jesus.
Luke 5:10-11: And so [was] also James, and John, the sons of Zebedee, which were partners with Simon. And Jesus said unto Simon, Fear not; from henceforth thou shalt catch men.
Contradiction with Matthew 8:21-22
Matthew 4:21 emphasizes the quick response, but Matthew 8:21-22 discusses someone wishing to delay following Jesus to bury a father, showing a contrast in immediate decision-making.
Matthew 8:21-22: And another of his disciples said unto him, Lord, suffer me first to go and bury my father.