Contradiction with Matthew 8:20
Matthew 8:20 explains that the Son of Man has nowhere to lay his head, contradicting the scribe's assertion in Matthew 8:19 about following Jesus "whithersoever thou goest" without awareness of Jesus' lack of worldly comfort.
Matthew 8:20: And Jesus saith unto him, The foxes have holes, and the birds of the air [have] nests; but the Son of man hath not where to lay [his] head.
Contradiction with Luke 9:57-58
Luke 9:57-58 echoes the assertion of a desire to follow Jesus, just as in Matthew 8:19, but immediately counters it with Jesus' statement about lacking a resting place, indicating the challenges of discipleship.
Luke 9:57-58: And it came to pass, that, as they went in the way, a certain [man] said unto him, Lord, I will follow thee whithersoever thou goest.
Contradiction with John 6:66
John 6:66 shows that many disciples "went back, and walked no more with him," contradicting the eager declaration in Matthew 8:19 to follow Jesus "whithersoever thou goest."
John 6:66: From that [time] many of his disciples went back, and walked no more with him.
Contradiction with Luke 14:26
Luke 14:26 states that anyone who follows Jesus must prioritize him above family and even their own life, contrasting with Matthew 8:19's assumption of simple adherence without sacrifice.
Luke 14:26: If any [man] come to me, and hate not his father, and mother, and wife, and children, and brethren, and sisters, yea, and his own life also, he cannot be my disciple.
Contradiction with Mark 10:21-22
Mark 10:21-22 presents a rich man who is eager to follow Jesus but leaves sorrowful when told to sell his possessions, contradicting the simple claim of following Jesus in Matthew 8:19.
Mark 10:21-22: Then Jesus beholding him loved him, and said unto him, One thing thou lackest: go thy way, sell whatsoever thou hast, and give to the poor, and thou shalt have treasure in heaven: and come, take up the cross, and follow me.