Ezra 8:22

Contemporary English Version (Anglicised) 2012

I was ashamed to ask the king to send soldiers and cavalry to protect us against enemies along the way. After all, we had told the king that our God takes care of everyone who truly worships him, but that he gets very angry and punishes anyone who refuses to obey.

Cross References

1 Chronicles 28:9

Solomon, my son, worship God and obey him with all your heart and mind, just as I have done. He knows all your thoughts and your reasons for doing things, and so if you turn to him, he will hear your prayers. But if you ignore him, he will reject you for ever.

2 Chronicles 15:2

At once, Azariah went to Asa and said: Listen to me, King Asa and you people of Judah and Benjamin. The LORD will be with you and help you, as long as you obey and worship him. But if you disobey him, he will desert you.

2 Chronicles 16:9

The LORD is constantly watching everyone, and he gives strength to those who faithfully obey him. But you have done a foolish thing, and your kingdom will never be at peace again.

Ezra 7:28

God has told the king, his advisers, and his powerful officials to treat me with kindness. The LORD God has helped me, and I have been able to bring many Jewish leaders back to Jerusalem.

Ezra 8:31

On the twelfth day of the first month, we left the River Ahava and started for Jerusalem. Our God watched over us, and as we travelled along, he kept our enemies from ambushing us.

Nehemiah 2:9

The king sent some army officers and cavalry troops along with me, and as I travelled through the Western Provinces, I gave the letters to the governors.

Psalm 20:8

Others will stumble and fall, but we will be strong and stand firm.

Psalm 34:22

The LORD saves the lives of his servants. Run to him for protection, and you won't be punished.

Psalm 90:11

No one knows the full power of your furious anger, but it is as great as the fear that we owe to you.

Lamentations 3:25

The LORD is kind to everyone who trusts and obeys him.

Romans 8:28

We know that God is always at work for the good of everyone who loves him. They are the ones God has chosen for his purpose,

1 Corinthians 9:15

But I have never used these privileges of mine, and I am not writing this because I want to start now. I would rather die than let someone rob me of the right to take pride in this.

2 Corinthians 7:14

We had told him how much we thought of you, and you did not disappoint us. Just as we have always told you the truth, so everything we told him about you has also proved to be true.

Hebrews 10:38

The people God accepts will live because of their faith. But he isn't pleased with anyone who turns back.”

Joshua 22:16

All the LORD's people have gathered together and have sent us to find out why you are unfaithful to our God. You have turned your backs on the LORD by building that altar. Why are you rebelling against him?

1 Peter 3:12

The Lord watches over everyone who obeys him, and he listens to their prayers. But he opposes everyone who does evil.”