Nehemiah 5:16

Nehemiah Denies His Allotment

¹⁵ The governors who preceded me had heavily burdened the people, taking food and wine from them, as well as a pound of silver. Their subordinates also oppressed the people, but I didn’t do this, because of the fear of God. ¹⁶ Instead, I devoted myself to the construction of the wall, and all my subordinates were gathered there for the work. We didn’t buy any land. ¹⁷ There were 150 Jews and officials, as well as guests from the surrounding nations at my table.

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Numbers 16:15

Then Moses became angry and said to the Lord, “Don’t respect their offering. I have not taken one donkey from them or mistreated a single one of them.”

Luke 8:15

But the seed in the good ground—these are the ones who, having heard the word with an honest and good heart, hold on to it and by enduring, bear fruit.

Acts 20:33-35

I have not coveted anyone’s silver or gold or clothing.

Romans 2:7

eternal life to those who by persistence in doing good seek glory, honor, and immortality;

1 Corinthians 15:58

Therefore, my dear brothers, be steadfast, immovable, always excelling in the Lord’s work, knowing that your labor in the Lord is not in vain.

2 Corinthians 12:16-18

Now granted, I have not burdened you; yet sly as I am, I took you in by deceit!

Galatians 6:9

So we must not get tired of doing good, for we will reap at the proper time if we don’t give up.

Philippians 2:20-21

For I have no one else like-minded who will genuinely care about your interests;

1 Thessalonians 2:5-6

For we never used flattering speech, as you know, or had greedy motives—God is our witness—