This book is not inspired by God and is not part of the Christian canon or the Jewish Tanakh. It is shown only for historical and study purposes. View full explanation 1 Esdras 2:20 - Revised Standard Version (RSV-CI)20 And since the building of the temple is now going on, we think it best not to neglect such a matter, See the chapterMore versionsCommon English Bible20 I have read the letter that you sent to me. See the chapterGood News Translation (US Version)20 Since work on the Temple has already begun, we consider it appropriate not to overlook such an important matter See the chapterWorld English Bible - American English Edition - without Strong's Numbers20 Since the things pertaining to the temple are now in hand, we think it appropriate not to neglect such a matter, See the chapterGood News Bible (Anglicised)20 Since work on the temple has already begun, we consider it appropriate not to overlook such an important matter See the chapterWorld English Bible British Edition20 Since the things pertaining to the temple are now in hand, we think it appropriate not to neglect such a matter, See the chapter |