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Whoever is left, in any place where he sojourns, let the men of his place help him with silver, and with gold, and with goods, and with animals, besides the freewill-offering for the house of God which is in Jerusalem.
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Support God's Work Actively
Cyrus's decree commanded those not returning to Judah to provide practical support for those who were. Commentators note this establishes a principle: supporting God's work requires tangible contributions from the entire community, not just those on the front lines. As Matthew Henry puts it, 'Well-wishers to the temple should be well-doers for it.'
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Ezra
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18th Century
Presbyterian
Let the men of his place help him — that is, “Let the pagan population help him” ().
The freewill offering — …
19th Century
Anglican
I. THE FIRST RETURN UNDER ZERUBBABEL.
The decree of Cyrus marked an era of great importance and is therefore repeated almos…
17th Century
Reformed Baptist
And whosoever remaineth in any place where he sojourneth Is left behind, and cannot go up through poverty, not havin…
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