Nehemiah 5:16

New English Translation

I gave myself to the work on this wall, without even purchasing a field. All my associates were gathered there for the work.

Cross References

Nehemiah 5:15

But the former governors who preceded me had burdened the people and had taken food and wine from them, in addition to forty shekels of silver. Their associates were also domineering over the people. But I did not behave in this way, due to my fear of God.

Nehemiah 5:17

There were 150 Jews and officials who dined with me routinely, in addition to those who came to us from the nations all around us.

Numbers 16:15

Moses was very angry, and he said to the Lord, “Have no respect for their offering! I have not taken so much as one donkey from them, nor have I harmed any one of them!”

Luke 8:15

But as for the seed that landed on good soil, these are the ones who, after hearing the word, cling to it with an honest and good heart, and bear fruit with steadfast endurance.

Romans 2:7

eternal life to those who by perseverance in good works seek glory and honor and immortality,

1 Corinthians 15:58

So then, dear brothers and sisters, be firm. Do not be moved! Always be outstanding in the work of the Lord, knowing that your labor is not in vain in the Lord.

Galatians 6:9

So we must not grow weary in doing good, for in due time we will reap, if we do not give up.