Nehemiah 4:21

Contemporary English Version (Anglicised) 2012

Every day from dawn to dark, half of the workers rebuilt the walls, while the rest stood guard with their spears.

Cross References

Galatians 6:9

Don't get tired of helping others. You will be rewarded when the time is right, if you don't give up.

1 Corinthians 15:58

My dear friends, stand firm and don't be shaken. Always keep busy working for the Lord. You know that everything you do for him is worthwhile.

1 Corinthians 15:10

But God was kind! He made me what I am, and his wonderful kindness wasn't wasted. I worked much harder than any of the other apostles, although it was really God's kindness at work and not me.

Colossians 1:29

That's why I work so hard and use the mighty power he gives me.

Nehemiah 4:20

If you hear the sound of the trumpet, come quickly and gather around me. Our God will help us fight.”

Nehemiah 4:22

I asked the men in charge and their workers to stay inside Jerusalem and stand guard at night. So they guarded the city at night and worked during the day.