Ezra 7:16

New Century Version

Also take the silver and gold you receive from the area of Babylon. Take the offerings the Israelites and their priests have given as gifts for the Temple of your God in Jerusalem.

Cross References

1 Chronicles 29:17

I know, my God, that you test people’s hearts. You are happy when people do what is right. I was happy to give all these things, and I gave with an honest heart. Your people gathered here are happy to give to you, and I rejoice to see their giving.

1 Chronicles 29:6

The family leaders and the leaders of the tribes of Israel, the commanders of a thousand men and of a hundred men, and the leaders responsible for the king’s work gave their valuable things.

1 Chronicles 29:9

The leaders gave willingly and completely to the Lord. The people rejoiced to see their leaders give so gladly, and King David was also very happy.

2 Chronicles 31:14

Kore son of Imnah the Levite was in charge of the special gifts the people wanted to give to God. He was responsible for giving out the contributions made to the Lord and the holy gifts. Kore was the guard at the East Gate.

2 Chronicles 6:2

Lord, I have built a wonderful Temple for you—a place for you to live forever.”

2 Chronicles 6:5

‘Since the time I brought my people out of Egypt, I have not chosen a city in any tribe of Israel where a temple will be built for me. I did not choose a man to lead my people Israel.

2 Chronicles 6:6

But now I have chosen Jerusalem as the place I am to be worshiped, and I have chosen David to lead my people Israel.’

Ezra 1:4

Those who stay behind, wherever they live, should support those who want to go. Give them silver and gold, supplies and cattle, and special gifts for the Temple of God in Jerusalem.

Ezra 1:6

All their neighbors helped them, giving them things made of silver and gold, along with supplies, cattle, valuable gifts, and special gifts for the Temple.

Psalm 135:21

You people of Jerusalem, praise the Lord on Mount Zion. Praise the Lord!

2 Corinthians 8:12

If you want to give, your gift will be accepted. It will be judged by what you have, not by what you do not have.

2 Corinthians 9:7

Each of you should give as you have decided in your heart to give. You should not be sad when you give, and you should not give because you feel forced to give. God loves the person who gives happily.