Nehemiah 2:4

Good News Translation

The emperor asked, “What is it that you want?” I prayed to the God of Heaven,

Cross References

2 Samuel 15:31

When David was told that Ahithophel had joined Absalom's rebellion, he prayed, “Please, Lord, turn Ahithophel's advice into nonsense!”

1 Kings 3:5

That night the Lord appeared to him in a dream and asked him, “What would you like me to give you?”

Nehemiah 1:11

Listen now to my prayer and to the prayers of all your other servants who want to honor you. Give me success today and make the emperor merciful to me.” In those days I was the emperor's wine steward.

Nehemiah 1:4

When I heard all this, I sat down and wept. For several days I mourned and did not eat. I prayed to God,

Nehemiah 1:5

“Lord God of Heaven! You are great, and we stand in fear of you. You faithfully keep your covenant with those who love you and do what you command.

Nehemiah 2:20

I answered, “The God of Heaven will give us success. We are his servants, and we are going to start building. But you have no right to any property in Jerusalem, and you have no share in its traditions.”

Nehemiah 2:5

and then I said to the emperor, “If Your Majesty is pleased with me and is willing to grant my request, let me go to the land of Judah, to the city where my ancestors are buried, so that I can rebuild the city.”

Esther 5:3

“What is it, Queen Esther?” the king asked. “Tell me what you want, and you shall have it—even if it is half my empire.”

Esther 5:6

Over the wine the king asked her, “Tell me what you want, and you shall have it. I will grant your request, even if you ask for half my empire.”

Esther 7:2

for a second time. Over the wine the king asked her again, “Now, Queen Esther, what do you want? Tell me and you shall have it. I'll even give you half the empire.”

Psalm 136:26

Give thanks to the God of heaven; his love is eternal.

Proverbs 3:6

Remember the Lord in everything you do, and he will show you the right way.

Mark 10:51

“What do you want me to do for you?” Jesus asked him. “Teacher,” the blind man answered, “I want to see again.”

Acts 23:19

The commander took him by the hand, led him off by himself, and asked him, “What do you have to tell me?”

Philippians 4:6

Don't worry about anything, but in all your prayers ask God for what you need, always asking him with a thankful heart.