Contradictions and Paradoxes in Nehemiah 11:2

Check out Contradictions Catalog of Nehemiah 11:2 for the comprehensive list of verses that contradicts Nehemiah 11:2. Some key contradictions and paradoxes are described below.

According to Nehemiah, the people were happy and thankful for those who chose to live in Jerusalem. They appreciated the volunteers who decided to make the city their home to help it grow and be strong.

Nehemiah 11:2: And the people blessed all the men, that willingly offered themselves to dwell at Jerusalem.

Contradiction with Matthew 6:1

Nehemiah 11:2 praises those who willingly offered themselves to dwell in Jerusalem, whereas Matthew 6:1 warns against doing good deeds to be seen by others.

Matthew 6:1: Take heed that ye do not your alms before men, to be seen of them: otherwise ye have no reward of your Father which is in heaven. [alms: or, righteousness] [of your: or, with your]

Contradiction with Philippians 2:14

Nehemiah 11:2 commends voluntary acts, while Philippians 2:14 emphasizes doing all things without complaining, which may suggest a different kind of service than voluntary offering.

Philippians 2:14: Do all things without murmurings and disputings:

Contradiction with Luke 17:10

Nehemiah 11:2 highlights praise for voluntary actions, yet Luke 17:10 implies that even after doing what is commanded, one should say they are unworthy servants.

Luke 17:10: So likewise ye, when ye shall have done all those things which are commanded you, say, We are unprofitable servants: we have done that which was our duty to do.

Contradiction with 1 Corinthians 13:3

Nehemiah 11:2 suggests recognition for offerings, while 1 Corinthians 13:3 states that even self-sacrifice without love is nothing, highlighting the motive rather than the act.

1 Corinthians 13:3: And though I bestow all my goods to feed [the poor], and though I give my body to be burned, and have not charity, it profiteth me nothing.

Contradiction with Proverbs 25:27

Nehemiah 11:2 involves praising those who offered, but Proverbs 25:27 warns against seeking one's own glory, implying caution in seeking praise.

Proverbs 25:27: [It is] not good to eat much honey: so [for men] to search their own glory [is not] glory.
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