Contradiction with Exodus 36:5-7
In Exodus, the offerings for the sanctuary were so abundant that Moses had to restrain the people from bringing more, which contradicts the need for contributions mentioned in Ezra 2:68.
Exodus 36:5-7: And they spake unto Moses, saying, The people bring much more than enough for the service of the work, which the LORD commanded to make.
Contradiction with Acts 4:34-35
In Acts, the early Christians held everything in common and distributed to each as any had need, contrasting the individual contributions for the temple in Ezra 2:68.
Acts 4:34-35: Neither was there any among them that lacked: for as many as were possessors of lands or houses sold them, and brought the prices of the things that were sold,
Contradiction with 2 Kings 12:4-5
In 2 Kings, the offerings were collected to repair the house of the Lord, but the priests mismanaged the funds, differing from the orderly contributions in Ezra 2:68.
2 Kings 12:4-5: And Jehoash said to the priests, All the money of the dedicated things that is brought into the house of the LORD, [even] the money of every one that passeth [the account], the money that every man is set at, [and] all the money that cometh into any man's heart to bring into the house of the LORD, [dedicated things: or, holy things: Heb. holinesses] [that every...: Heb. of the souls of his estimation] [cometh...: Heb. ascendeth upon the heart of a man]
Contradiction with Malachi 1:13-14
In Malachi, God criticizes the people for their poor-quality offerings, which contradicts the willing and generous contributions in Ezra 2:68.
Malachi 1:13-14: Ye said also, Behold, what a weariness [is it]! and ye have snuffed at it, saith the LORD of hosts; and ye brought [that which was] torn, and the lame, and the sick; thus ye brought an offering: should I accept this of your hand? saith the LORD. [and ye have...: or, whereas ye might have blown it away]
Contradiction with Matthew 6:2-4
Jesus advises giving in secret, whereas Ezra 2:68 describes public contributions to the temple fund.
Matthew 6:2-4: Therefore when thou doest [thine] alms, do not sound a trumpet before thee, as the hypocrites do in the synagogues and in the streets, that they may have glory of men. Verily I say unto you, They have their reward. [do not...: or, cause not a trumpet to be sounded]