Contradiction with Proverbs 28:20
Nehemiah 13:13 appoints honest men to handle the treasury, whereas Proverbs 28:20 warns that a faithful man shall abound with blessings but warns against haste to be rich, indicating trust in character over wealth accumulation.
Proverbs 28:20: A faithful man shall abound with blessings: but he that maketh haste to be rich shall not be innocent. [innocent: or, unpunished]
Contradiction with Matthew 6:1
Nehemiah 13:13 commends faithful workers, while Matthew 6:1 advises against doing righteous acts to be seen by others, highlighting different views on displaying one's diligence.
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 1 Timothy 6:10
Nehemiah 13:13 entrusts treasures to faithful men, yet 1 Timothy 6:10 warns that the love of money is the root of all evil, contrasting the focus on faithful stewardship with the caution over money's influence.
1 Timothy 6:10: For the love of money is the root of all evil: which while some coveted after, they have erred from the faith, and pierced themselves through with many sorrows. [erred: or, been seduced]
Contradiction with Acts 5:3-4
Nehemiah 13:13 assigns faithful treasurers, but Acts 5:3-4 tells of Ananias lying to the Holy Spirit about money, demonstrating potential unfaithfulness even among trusted individuals.
Acts 5:3-4: But Peter said, Ananias, why hath Satan filled thine heart to lie to the Holy Ghost, and to keep back [part] of the price of the land? [to lie to: or, to deceive]