Nehemiah 2:4

New American Bible - revised edition

The king asked me, “What is it, then, that you wish?” I prayed to the God of heaven

Cross References

2 Samuel 15:31

When David was told, “Ahithophel is among the conspirators with Absalom,” he said, “O Lord, turn the counsel of Ahithophel to folly!” David and Hushai.

1 Kings 3:5

In Gibeon the Lord appeared to Solomon in a dream at night. God said: Whatever you ask I shall give you.

Nehemiah 1:11

Lord, may your ears be attentive to the prayer of your servant and that of all your servants who willingly revere your name. Grant success to your servant this day, and let him find favor with this man”—for I was cupbearer to the king.

Nehemiah 1:4

When I heard this report, I began to weep and continued mourning for several days, fasting and praying before the God of heaven.

Nehemiah 1:5

I prayed: “Lord, God of heaven, great and awesome God, you preserve your covenant of mercy with those who love you and keep your commandments.

Nehemiah 2:20

My answer to them was this: “It is the God of heaven who will grant us success. We, his servants, shall set about the rebuilding; but you have neither share nor claim nor memorial in Jerusalem.”

Nehemiah 2:5

and then answered the king: “If it please the king, and if your servant is deserving of your favor, send me to Judah, to the city where my ancestors are buried, that I may rebuild it.”

Psalm 136:26

Praise the God of heaven, for his mercy endures forever.

Proverbs 3:6

In all your ways be mindful of him, and he will make straight your paths.

Mark 10:51

Jesus said to him in reply, “What do you want me to do for you?” The blind man replied to him, “Master, I want to see.”

Acts 23:19

The commander took him by the hand, drew him aside, and asked him privately, “What is it you have to report to me?”

Philippians 4:6

Have no anxiety at all, but in everything, by prayer and petition, with thanksgiving, make your requests known to God.