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.