Nehemiah 4:23 Meaning
So neither I, nor my brethren, nor my servants, nor the men of the guard which followed me, none of us put off our clothes, saving that every one put them off for washing.
Context Explained
21So we laboured in the work: and half of them held the spears from the rising of the morning till the stars appeared.
22Likewise at the same time said I unto the people, Let every one with his servant lodge within Jerusalem, that in the night they may be a guard to us, and labour on the day.
23So neither I, nor my brethren, nor my servants, nor the men of the guard which followed me, none of us put off our clothes, saving that every one put them off for washing.
Key Themes
Related Cross References
Matthew 5:11
Both verses address the experience of being falsely accused for righteousness.
Acts 6:13
This reflects the theme of false testimony against leaders in the early church.
1 Peter 2:12
This verse encourages maintaining good conduct despite slander.
Source: Nehemiah 4:23