Ezra 6:10

Contemporary English Version (Anglicised) 2012

I want them to be able to offer pleasing sacrifices to God and to pray for me and my family.

Cross References

Genesis 8:21

The smell of the burning offering pleased God, and he said: Never again will I punish the earth for the sinful things its people do. All of them have evil thoughts from the time they are young, but I will never destroy everything that breathes, as I did this time.

Ezra 1:2

I am King Cyrus of Persia. The LORD God of heaven, who is also the God of Israel, has made me the ruler of all nations on earth. And he has chosen me to build a temple for him in Jerusalem, which is in Judah. The LORD God will watch over and encourage any of his people who want to go back to Jerusalem and help build the temple.

Ezra 6:9

And don't fail to let the priests in Jerusalem have whatever they need each day so they can offer sacrifices to the God of heaven. Give them young bulls, rams, sheep, as well as wheat, salt, wine, and olive oil.

Ezra 7:23

They must provide whatever the God of heaven demands for his temple, so that he won't be angry with me and with the kings who rule after me.

Exodus 12:32

Take your sheep, goats, and cattle, and get out. But ask your God to be kind to me.”

Jeremiah 29:7

Pray for peace in Babylonia and work hard to make it prosperous. The more successful that nation is, the better off you will be.

Daniel 2:46

King Nebuchadnezzar bowed low to the ground and worshipped Daniel. Then he gave orders for incense to be burnt and a sacrifice of grain to be offered in honour of Daniel.

Ephesians 5:2

Let love be your guide. Christ loved us and offered his life for us as a sacrifice that pleases God.