Yes, also I continued in the work of this wall, neither bought we any land: and all my servants were gathered thither to the work. Treasury of Scripture I continued Luke 8:15 But that on the good ground are they, which in an honest and good heart, having heard the word, keep it... Romans 2:7 To them who by patient continuance in well doing seek for glory and honor and immortality, eternal life: 1 Corinthians 15:58 Therefore, my beloved brothers, be you steadfast, unmovable, always abounding in the work of the Lord... Galatians 6:9 And let us not be weary in well doing: for in due season we shall reap, if we faint not. neither bought Numbers 16:15 And Moses was very wroth, and said to the LORD, Respect not you their offering: I have not taken one donkey from them... Acts 20:33-35 I have coveted no man's silver, or gold, or apparel... 1 Thessalonians 2:5,6 For neither at any time used we flattering words, as you know, nor a cloak of covetousness; God is witness... all my 2 Corinthians 12:16-18 But be it so, I did not burden you: nevertheless, being crafty, I caught you with guile... Philippians 2:20,21 For I have no man like minded, who will naturally care for your state...
Context Nehemiah's Generosity
14Moreover from the time that I was appointed to be their governor in the land of Judah, from the twentieth year even to the two and thirtieth year of Artaxerxes the king, that is, twelve years, I and my brothers have not eaten the bread of the governor. 15But the former governors that had been before me were chargeable to the people, and had taken of them bread and wine, beside forty shekels of silver; yes, even their servants bore rule over the people: but so did not I, because of the fear of God. 16Yes, also I continued in the work of this wall, neither bought we any land: and all my servants were gathered thither to the work. 17Moreover there were at my table an hundred and fifty of the Jews and rulers, beside those that came to us from among the heathen that are about us. 18Now that which was prepared for me daily was one ox and six choice sheep; also fowls were prepared for me, and once in ten days store of all sorts of wine: yet for all this required not I the bread of the governor, because the bondage was heavy on this people. 19Think on me, my God, for good, according to all that I have done for this people. Parallel Verses American Standard 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.
Douay-Rheims Bible
Moreover I built in the work of the wall, and I bought no land, and all my servants were gathered together to the work.
Darby Bible Translation
Yea, also I applied myself to this work of the wall, and we bought no fields; and all my servants were gathered thither for the work.
King James Bible
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.
Young's Literal Translation
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;
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