Numbers 18:30

Good News Translation

When you have presented the best part, you may keep the rest, just as the farmer keeps what is left after he makes his offering.

Cross References

Genesis 43:11

Their father said to them, “If that is how it has to be, then take the best products of the land in your packs as a present for the governor: a little resin, a little honey, spices, pistachio nuts, and almonds.

Genesis 50:10

When they came to the threshing place at Atad east of the Jordan, they mourned loudly for a long time, and Joseph performed mourning ceremonies for seven days.

Exodus 29:27

“When a priest is ordained, the breast and the thigh of the ram being used for the ordination are to be dedicated to me as a special gift and set aside for the priests.

Malachi 1:8

When you bring a blind or sick or lame animal to sacrifice to me, do you think there's nothing wrong with that? Try giving an animal like that to the governor! Would he be pleased with you or grant you any favors?”

Numbers 18:29

Give it from the best that you receive.

Numbers 18:31

You and your families may eat the rest anywhere, because it is your wages for your service in the Tent.

Matthew 6:33

Instead, be concerned above everything else with the Kingdom of God and with what he requires of you, and he will provide you with all these other things.

Deuteronomy 6:5

Love the Lord your God with all your heart, with all your soul, and with all your strength.