Ezra 7:16

Contemporary English Version (Anglicised) 2012

Take the silver and gold that you collect from everywhere in Babylonia. Also take the gifts that your own people and priests have so willingly contributed for the temple of your God in Jerusalem.

Cross References

1 Chronicles 29:17

But we are happy, because everyone has voluntarily given you these things. You know what is in everyone's heart, and you are pleased when people are honest.

1 Chronicles 29:6

After David finished speaking, the family leaders, the tribal leaders, the army commanders, and the government officials voluntarily gave gifts

1 Chronicles 29:9

David and the people were very happy that so much had been given to the LORD, and they all celebrated.

2 Chronicles 31:14

Kore son of Imnah was assigned to guard the East Gate, and he was put in charge of receiving the offerings voluntarily given to God and of dividing them among the priests and Levites.

2 Chronicles 6:2

Now I've built a glorious temple where you can live for ever.”

Ezra 1:4

Everyone else must provide what is needed. They must give money, supplies, and animals, as well as gifts for rebuilding God's temple.

Ezra 1:6

The others helped by giving silver articles, gold, personal possessions, cattle, and other valuable gifts, as well as offerings for the temple.

Psalm 135:21

Praise the LORD from Zion! He lives here in Jerusalem. Shout praises to the LORD!

2 Corinthians 8:12

It doesn't matter how much you have. What matters is how much you are willing to give from what you have.

2 Corinthians 9:7

Each of you must make up your own mind about how much to give. But don't feel sorry that you must give and don't feel that you are forced to give. God loves people who love to give.