Ezra 7:10

New International Reader's Version

Ezra had committed himself to study and obey the Law of the Lord. He also wanted to teach the Lord’s rules and laws in Israel.

Cross References

1 Chronicles 29:18

Lord, you are the God of our fathers Abraham, Isaac and Israel. Keep these desires and thoughts in the hearts of your people forever. Keep their hearts faithful to you.

2 Chronicles 12:14

Rehoboam did what was evil. That’s because he hadn’t worshiped the Lord with all his heart.

2 Chronicles 19:3

But there’s some good in you. You have removed all the poles in the land used to worship the female god named Asherah. And you have worshiped God with all your heart.”

2 Chronicles 30:22

Hezekiah spoke words that gave hope to all the Levites. They understood how to serve the Lord well. For the seven days of the feast they ate the share given to them. They also sacrificed friendship offerings. They praised the Lord, the God of their people.

Ezra 7:11

Ezra was a priest and teacher of the Law. He was an educated man. He knew the Lord’s commands and rules for Israel very well. Here is a copy of a letter King Artaxerxes had given to Ezra. It said,

Ezra 7:25

Ezra, appoint judges and other court officials. When you do it, use the wisdom your God gives you. Those you appoint should do what is right and fair when they judge people. They should do it for everyone who lives west of the Euphrates River. They should do it for everyone who knows the laws of your God. And I want you to teach the people who don’t know those laws.

Ezra 7:6

So Ezra came up from Babylon. He was a teacher who knew the Law of Moses very well. The Lord, the God of Israel, had given Israel that law. The king had given Ezra everything he asked for. That’s because the Lord his God helped him.

Job 11:13

“So commit yourself to God completely. Reach out your hands to him for help.

Psalm 1:2

Instead, the law of the Lord gives them joy. They think about his law day and night.

Psalm 10:17

Lord, you hear the desires of those who are hurting. You cheer them up and give them hope. You listen to their cries.

Psalm 119:112

I have decided to obey your orders to the very end.

Psalm 119:45

I will lead a full and happy life, because I’ve tried to obey your rules.

Psalm 19:7

The law of the Lord is perfect. It gives us new strength. The laws of the Lord can be trusted. They make childish people wise.

Psalm 57:7

God, my heart feels secure. My heart feels secure. I will sing and make music to you.

Malachi 2:7

“The lips of a priest should guard knowledge. After all, he is the messenger of the Lord who rules over all. And people seek instruction from his mouth.

Matthew 5:19

Do not ignore even one of the least important commands. And do not teach others to ignore them. If you do, you will be called the least important person in the kingdom of heaven. Instead, practice and teach these commands. Then you will be called important in the kingdom of heaven.

Matthew 7:24

“So then, everyone who hears my words and puts them into practice is like a wise man. He builds his house on the rock.

John 13:17

Now you know these things. So you will be blessed if you do them.

Acts 1:1

Theophilus, I wrote about Jesus in my earlier book. I wrote about all he did and taught

Deuteronomy 16:12

Remember that you were slaves in Egypt. Be careful to obey the rules I’m giving you.

Deuteronomy 33:10

He teaches your rules to the people of Jacob. He teaches your law to Israel. He offers incense to you. He sacrifices whole burnt offerings on your altar.

1 Timothy 3:2

A leader must be free from blame. He must be faithful to his wife. In anything he does, he must not go too far. He must control himself. He must be worthy of respect. He must welcome people into his home. He must be able to teach.

2 Timothy 4:2

Preach the word. Be ready to serve God in good times and bad. Correct people’s mistakes. Warn them. Encourage them with words of hope. Be very patient as you do these things. Teach them carefully.

Titus 2:1

But what you teach must agree with true teaching.

Titus 2:15

These are the things you should teach. Encourage people and give them hope. Correct them with full authority. Don’t let anyone look down on you.

Revelation 22:14

“Blessed are those who wash their robes. They will have the right to come to the tree of life. They will be allowed to go through the gates into the city.

1 Samuel 7:3

So Samuel spoke to all the Israelites. He said, “Do you really want to return to the Lord with all your hearts? If you do, get rid of your false gods. Get rid of your statues of female gods that are named Ashtoreth. Commit yourselves to the Lord. Serve him only. Then he will save you from the power of the Philistines.”