Ezra 7:10

Conservative English Version

Ezra had spent his entire life studying and obeying the Law of the LORD and teaching it to others.

Cross References

1 Chronicles 29:18

Always make us eager to give, and help us be faithful to you, just as our ancestors Abraham, Isaac, and Jacob faithfully worshiped you.

2 Chronicles 12:14

but he still did wrong and refused to obey the LORD.

2 Chronicles 19:3

But not everything about you is bad. You destroyed the sacred poles used in worshiping the goddess Asherah--that shows you have tried to obey the LORD.

2 Chronicles 30:22

Hezekiah thanked the Levites for doing such a good job, leading the celebration. The worshipers celebrated for seven days by offering sacrifices, by eating the sacred meals, and by praising the LORD God of their ancestors.

Ezra 7:11

Ezra was a priest and an expert in the laws and commands that the LORD had given to Israel. One day King Artaxerxes gave Ezra a letter which said:

Ezra 7:25

Ezra, use the wisdom God has given you and choose officials and leaders to govern the people of Western Province. These leaders should know God's laws and have them taught to anyone who doesn't know them.

Ezra 7:6

(SEE 7:1)

Job 11:13

Surrender your heart to God, turn to him in prayer,

Psalm 1:2

Instead, the Law of the LORD makes them happy, and they think about it day and night.

Psalm 10:17

You listen to the longings of those who suffer. You offer them hope, and you pay attention to their cries for help.

Psalm 119:112

I have made up my mind to obey your laws forever, no matter what.

Psalm 119:45

I have gained perfect freedom by following your teachings,

Psalm 19:7

The Law of the LORD is perfect; it gives us new life. His teachings last forever, and they give wisdom to ordinary people.

Psalm 57:7

I am faithful to you, and you can trust me. I will sing and play music for you, my God.

Malachi 2:7

You priests should be eager to spread knowledge, and everyone should come to you for instruction, because you speak for me, the LORD All-Powerful.

Matthew 5:19

If you reject even the least important command in the Law and teach others to do the same, you will be the least important person in the kingdom of heaven. But if you obey and teach others its commands, you will have an important place in the kingdom.

Matthew 7:24

Anyone who hears and obeys these teachings of mine is like a wise person who built a house on solid rock.

John 13:17

You know these things, and God will bless you, if you do them.

Acts 1:1

Theophilus, I first wrote to you about all that Jesus did and taught from the very first

Deuteronomy 16:12

Remember that you used to be slaves in Egypt, so obey these laws.

Deuteronomy 33:10

You teach God's laws to Israel, and at the place of worship you offer sacrifices and burn incense.

1 Timothy 3:2

That's why officials must have a good reputation and be faithful in marriage. They must be self-controlled, sensible, well-behaved, friendly to strangers, and able to teach.

2 Timothy 4:2

to preach God's message. Do it willingly, even if it isn't the popular thing to do. You must correct people and point out their sins. But also cheer them up, and when you instruct them, always be patient.

Titus 2:1

Titus, you must teach only what is correct.

Titus 2:15

Teach these things, as you use your full authority to encourage and correct people. Make sure you earn everyone's respect.

Revelation 22:14

God will bless all who have washed their robes. They will each have the right to eat fruit from the tree that gives life, and they can enter the gates of the city.

1 Samuel 7:3

One day, Samuel told all the people of Israel, "If you really want to turn back to the LORD, then prove it. Get rid of your foreign idols, including the ones of the goddess Astarte. Turn to the LORD with all your heart and worship only him. Then he will rescue you from the Philistines."