Contradiction with Proverbs 6:6
This verse emphasizes the virtue of hard work and diligence, which contrasts with the nobles of the Tekoites who did not put their necks to the work in Nehemiah 3:5.
Proverbs 6:6: Go to the ant, thou sluggard; consider her ways, and be wise:
Contradiction with Colossians 3:23
Encourages doing work heartily as unto the Lord, conflicting with the Tekoite nobles' refusal to participate in the work.
Colossians 3:23: And whatsoever ye do, do [it] heartily, as to the Lord, and not unto men;
Contradiction with Romans 12:11
Advocates being fervent in spirit and serving the Lord, unlike the nobles' lack of involvement in Nehemiah 3:5.
Romans 12:11: Not slothful in business; fervent in spirit; serving the Lord;
Contradiction with James 4:17
States that not doing the good one knows they ought to do is sin, contradicting the nobles' indifference to the work.
James 4:17: Therefore to him that knoweth to do good, and doeth [it] not, to him it is sin.
Contradiction with 2 Thessalonians 3:10
Suggests if anyone will not work, they should not eat, contradictory to the nobles' choice not to participate in the labor.
2 Thessalonians 3:10: For even when we were with you, this we commanded you, that if any would not work, neither should he eat.
Contradiction with Proverbs 21:25
The desire of the slothful kills him as his hands refuse to labor, a contradiction to the nobles' inaction.
Proverbs 21:25: The desire of the slothful killeth him; for his hands refuse to labour.
Contradiction with 1 Peter 5:2-3
Urges leaders to serve willingly, in contrast to the nobles who did not support the work of their people.
1 Peter 5:2-3: Feed the flock of God which is among you, taking the oversight [thereof], not by constraint, but willingly; not for filthy lucre, but of a ready mind; [which...: or, as much as in you is]