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Ezra 1:4 · KJV

"And whosoever remaineth in any place where he sojourneth, let the men of his place help him with silver, and with gold, and with goods, and with beasts, beside the freewill offering for the house of God that is in Jerusalem."

King James Version

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Passage Context

2Thus saith Cyrus king of Persia, The LORD God of heaven hath given me all the kingdoms of the earth; and he hath charged me to build him an house at Jerusalem, which is in Judah.
3Who is there among you of all his people? his God be with him, and let him go up to Jerusalem, which is in Judah, and build the house of the LORD God of Israel, (he is the God,) which is in Jerusalem.
4And whosoever remaineth in any place where he sojourneth, let the men of his place help him with silver, and with gold, and with goods, and with beasts, beside the freewill offering for the house of God that is in Jerusalem.
5Then rose up the chief of the fathers of Judah and Benjamin, and the priests, and the Levites, with all them whose spirit God had raised, to go up to build the house of the LORD which is in Jerusalem.
6And all they that were about them strengthened their hands with vessels of silver, with gold, with goods, and with beasts, and with precious things, beside all that was willingly offered.

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Reflection Questions

1

How does supporting others in their journey resonate with you?

2

What does it mean for you to give freely to God?

3

When have you experienced community support in your life?

Life Application

generosity

Consider how you can support someone in need this week, whether financially or through acts of service.

community

Engage with your local community to find ways to help those who are struggling.

Places in This Verse

Jerusalem(Jerusalem today)

The city of Jerusalem is central to Jewish identity and worship. It was the location of the temple, which the returning exiles aimed to rebuild.

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