Contradiction with Jeremiah 31:31-32
These verses speak of a new covenant, suggesting a change from the covenant mentioned in Malachi 2:4, which focuses on maintaining the old covenant with Levi.
Jeremiah 31:31-32: Behold, the days come, saith the LORD, that I will make a new covenant with the house of Israel, and with the house of Judah:
Contradiction with Hebrews 8:6-7
This passage discusses a more excellent ministry and a better covenant established upon better promises, indicating a move away from the old covenant with Levi in Malachi 2:4.
Hebrews 8:6-7: But now hath he obtained a more excellent ministry, by how much also he is the mediator of a better covenant, which was established upon better promises. [covenant: or, testament]
Contradiction with Galatians 3:24-25
These verses describe the law as a schoolmaster leading to Christ, implying the law (including the Levitical covenant) was temporary and fulfilled, challenging Malachi 2:4's emphasis on perpetuation.
Galatians 3:24-25: Wherefore the law was our schoolmaster [to bring us] unto Christ, that we might be justified by faith.
Contradiction with Romans 7:6
This verse speaks of being delivered from the law to serve in the newness of spirit, contrasting with the binding nature of the covenant in Malachi 2:4.
Romans 7:6: But now we are delivered from the law, that being dead wherein we were held; that we should serve in newness of spirit, and not [in] the oldness of the letter. [that being...: or, being dead to that]
Contradiction with 2 Corinthians 3:14
It refers to the old covenant as something that is done away in Christ, contradicting the enduring covenant with Levi in Malachi 2:4.
2 Corinthians 3:14: But their minds were blinded: for until this day remaineth the same vail untaken away in the reading of the old testament; which [vail] is done away in Christ.