The governors who preceded me had heavily burdened the people, taking from them food and wine as well as half a kilogram of silver. Their subordinates also oppressed the people, but because of the fear of God, I didn’t do this.
Nehemiah 5:16 - Christian Standard Bible Anglicised Instead, I devoted myself to the construction of this wall, and all my subordinates were gathered there for the work. We didn’t buy any land. Dugang nga mga bersyonKing James Version (Oxford) 1769 Yea, also I continued in the work of this wall, neither bought we any land: and all my servants were gathered thither unto the work. Amplified Bible - Classic Edition I also held fast to the work on this wall; and we bought no land. And all my servants were gathered there for the work. American Standard Version (1901) Yea, also I continued in the work of this wall, neither bought we any land: and all my servants were gathered thither unto the work. Common English Bible Instead, I devoted myself to the work on this wall. We acquired no land, and all my servants were gathered there for the work. Catholic Public Domain Version In fact, I preferred to build in the work of the wall, and I bought no land, and all my servants were gathered to do the work. Douay-Rheims version of The Bible - 1752 version Moreover I built in the work of the wall; and I bought no land; and all my servants were gathered together to the work. |
The governors who preceded me had heavily burdened the people, taking from them food and wine as well as half a kilogram of silver. Their subordinates also oppressed the people, but because of the fear of God, I didn’t do this.
There were 150 Jews and officials, as well as guests from the surrounding nations at my table.
Then Moses became angry and said to the Lord, ‘Don’t respect their offering. I have not taken one donkey from them or mistreated a single one of them.’
But the seed in the good ground #– #these are the ones who, having heard the word with an honest and good heart, hold on to it and by enduring, produce fruit.
eternal life to those who by persistence in doing good seek glory, honour, and immortality;
Therefore, my dear brothers and sisters, be steadfast, immovable, always excelling in the Lord’s work, because you know that your labour in the Lord is not in vain.
Let us not get tired of doing good, for we shall reap at the proper time if we don’t give up.