For it was given to those who were doing the work, so that the temple of the Lord might be repaired.
2 Kings 12:15 - Catholic Public Domain Version And they did not ration the money to the men who received it in order to distribute it to the artisans. Instead, they bestowed it with faith. 更多版本King James Version (Oxford) 1769 Moreover they reckoned not with the men, into whose hand they delivered the money to be bestowed on workmen: for they dealt faithfully. Amplified Bible - Classic Edition Moreover, they did not require an accounting from the men into whose hands they delivered the money to be paid to the workmen, for they dealt faithfully. American Standard Version (1901) Moreover they reckoned not with the men, into whose hand they delivered the money to give to them that did the work; for they dealt faithfully. Common English Bible There was no need to check on those who received the money and paid the workers, because they acted honestly. Douay-Rheims version of The Bible - 1752 version And they reckoned not with the men that received the money to distribute it to the workmen: but they bestowed it faithfully. English Standard Version 2016 And they did not ask for an accounting from the men into whose hand they delivered the money to pay out to the workmen, for they dealt honestly. |
For it was given to those who were doing the work, so that the temple of the Lord might be repaired.
Yet truly, let no account be given by them of the money that they receive. Instead, let them have it within their power and trust."
And they did everything faithfully. Now the overseers of the workers were Jahath and Obadiah, from the sons of Merari, and Zechariah and Meshullam, from the sons of Kohath, who were supervising the work. All were Levites who knew how to play musical instruments.
I instructed Hanani, my brother, and Hananiah, the leader of the house of Jerusalem, (for he seemed to be a truthful man, fearing God more than the others,)
Consider this: who is a faithful and prudent servant, who has been appointed by his lord over his family, to give them their portion in due time?
And he also said to his disciples: "A certain man was wealthy, and he had a steward of his estate. And this man was accused to him of having dissipated his goods.
So let us avoid this, lest anyone disparage us over the abundance that is ministered by us.
Most beloved, you should act faithfully in whatever you do for the brothers, and those who are sojourners;