Nehemiah 5:16

BSB · Public Domain (CC0)

“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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BSBPD

“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.”

Berean Standard Bible · Public Domain (CC0)
KJVPD

“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.”

King James Version · Public Domain
ASVPD

“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.”

American Standard Version · Public Domain
YLTPD

“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 · Public Domain
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Cross references

Other passages that echo Nehemiah 5:16 — 9 related verses from the Treasury of Scripture Knowledge.

  1. Numbers 16:15Then Moses became very angry and said to the LORD, “Do not regard their offering. I have not taken one donkey from them or mistreated a single one of them.”
  2. 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.
  3. Acts 20:33I have not coveted anyone’s silver or gold or clothing.
  4. Romans 2:7To those who by perseverance in doing good seek glory, honor, and immortality, He will give eternal life.
  5. 1 Corinthians 15:58Therefore, my beloved brothers, be steadfast and immovable. Always excel in the work of the Lord, because you know that your labor in the Lord is not in vain.
  6. 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.
  7. Galatians 6:9Let us not grow weary in well-doing, for in due time we will reap a harvest if we do not give up.
  8. Philippians 2:20I have nobody else like him who will genuinely care for your needs.
  9. 1 Thessalonians 2:5As you know, we never used words of flattery or any pretext for greed. God is our witness!

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