Ezra 7:18

New International Reader's Version

You and the other Jews can do what you think is best with the rest of the silver and gold. Do what your God wants you to do.

Cross References

2 Kings 12:15

The royal secretary and the high priest didn’t require a report from those who were in charge of the work. That’s because they were completely honest. They always paid the workers.

2 Kings 22:7

But they don’t have to report how they use the money that is given to them. That’s because they are completely honest.”

Ezra 7:17

Make sure you use the money to buy bulls, rams and male lambs. Also buy their grain offerings and drink offerings. Then sacrifice them on the altar of the temple of your God in Jerusalem.

Ezra 7:19

Give to the God of Jerusalem all the things you are responsible for. Use them for worshiping your God in his temple.

Ezra 7:26

Anyone who doesn’t obey the law of your God must be punished. The same thing applies to anyone who doesn’t obey my law. The people must be punished in keeping with the laws they have broken. Some of them must be put to death. Others must be forced to leave the places where they live. Others must have their property taken away from them. Still others must be put in prison.

Ephesians 5:17

So don’t be foolish. Instead, understand what the Lord wants.