Ezra 7:16

God's Word

Take any silver and gold that you find in the whole province of Babylon when you take the gifts contributed by the people and the priests. They willingly contributed these gifts for the temple of their God in Jerusalem.

Cross References

1 Chronicles 29:17

I know, my God, that you examine hearts and delight in honesty. With an honest heart I have willingly offered all these things. I’ve been overjoyed to see your people here offering so willingly to you.

1 Chronicles 29:6

Then the leaders of the families, the leaders of the tribes of Israel, the commanders of regiments and battalions, and the officials in charge of the king’s work gave generously.

1 Chronicles 29:9

The people were overjoyed that the leaders gave so generously and wholeheartedly to the Lord. King David was also overjoyed, and

2 Chronicles 31:14

Kore, son of Imnah the Levite, was the gatekeeper at East Gate and had to take care of the freewill offerings made to God. His responsibility was to distribute the offerings made to the Lord and the holy gifts dedicated to God.

2 Chronicles 6:2

But I have built you a high temple, a home for you to live in permanently.”

2 Chronicles 6:5

‘Ever since I brought my people Israel out of Egypt, I didn’t choose any city from the tribes of Israel as a place to build a temple for my name. And I didn’t choose any man to be prince over my people Israel.

2 Chronicles 6:6

But now I’ve chosen Jerusalem to be a place for my name; I’ve chosen David to rule my people Israel.’

Ezra 1:4

All who ⌞choose to⌟ remain behind, wherever they may be living, should provide the people who are leaving with silver, gold, supplies, livestock, and freewill offerings to be used in God’s temple in Jerusalem.

Ezra 1:6

All their neighbors ⌞who were remaining behind⌟ provided them with articles made from silver and gold, supplies, livestock, and valuable gifts besides everything that was freely offered.

Psalm 135:21

Thank the Lord in Zion. Thank the one who lives in Jerusalem. Hallelujah!

2 Corinthians 8:12

with whatever contributions you have. Since you are willing to do this, ⌞remember⌟ that people are accepted if they give what they are able to give. God doesn’t ask for what they don’t have.

2 Corinthians 9:7

Each of you should give whatever you have decided. You shouldn’t be sorry that you gave or feel forced to give, since God loves a cheerful giver.