Nehemiah 5:16

Instead, I devoted myself to the construction of the wall, and all my servants were gathered there for the work; we did not acquire any land.

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In The King James Version

Yea, also I continued in the work of this wall, neither bought we any land: and all my servants were gathered thither unto the work.

In Context

15The governors before me had heavily burdened the people, taking from them bread and wine plus forty shekels of silver. Their servants also oppressed the people. But I did not do this, because of my fear of God.

17There were 150 Jews and officials at my table, besides the guests from the surrounding nations.

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Cross References

Luke 8:15But the seeds on good soil are those with a noble and good heart, who hear the word, cling to it, and by persevering produce a crop.

Romans 2:7To those who by perseverance in doing good seek glory, honor, and immortality, He will give eternal life.

2 Corinthians 12:16Be that as it may, I was not a burden to you; but crafty as I am, I caught you by trickery.

Philippians 2:20I have nobody else like him who will genuinely care for your needs.

Matthew Henry on Nehemiah 5:15-19

The Generosity of Nehemiah. ( b. c. 445.) 14 Moreover from the time that I was appointed to be their governor in the land of Judah, from the twentieth year even unto the two and thirtieth year of Artaxerxes the king, that is, twelve years, I and my brethren have not eaten the bread of the governor. 15 But the former governors that had been before me were chargeable unto the people, and had taken of them bread and wine, beside forty shekels of silver; yea, even their servants bare rule over the people: but so did… Read the whole commentary →

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