Nehemiah 5:16

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Summary

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.

I continued

Neither bought

Acts 20:33

1 Thessalonians 2:5

All my

2 Corinthians 12:16

Philippians 2:20

Bible References

I continued

but by the good ground is meant such persons as have received the doctrine with simplicity and sincerity, abide by it, and practise it with perseverance.

who by patient continuance in well doing, seek for glory, honour, and immortality;

therefore, my beloved brethren, be ye inflexibly steady, and continually surpass others in the work of the Lord, knowing that he will not leave your christian labour unrewarded.

let us then not be weary in doing good, for in due season we shall reap, if we be not tired.

Neither bought

I have not desir'd to get from any one either silver, or gold, or apparel.

our address to you was without any flattery, as you yourselves can witness, and God is witness that we had no avarice to disguise.

All my

'tis own'd I did not put you to any charges myself: but was so crafty, as to over-reach you, by others.

for there is no one that is so dear to me as he, and no one will more sincerely interest himself in your concerns.