Nehemiah 5:16

And also, in the work of this wall I have done mightily, even a field we have not bought, and all my servants are gathered there for the work;

Young's Literal Translation

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 former governors who [are] before me have made themselves heavy on the people, and take of them in bread and wine, besides in silver forty shekels; also, their servants have ruled over the people — and I have not done so, because of the fear of God.

17and of the Jews, and of the prefects, a hundred and fifty men, and those coming in unto us of the nations that [are] round about us, [are] at my table;

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Cross References

Luke 8:15'And that in the good ground: These are they, who in an upright and good heart, having heard the word, do retain [it], and bear fruit in continuance.

Romans 2:7to those, indeed, who in continuance of a good work, do seek glory, and honour, and incorruptibility — life age-during;

2 Corinthians 12:16And be it [so], I — I did not burden you, but being crafty, with guile I did take you;

Philippians 2:20for I have no one like-minded, who sincerely for the things concerning you will care,

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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