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Thus they returned us answer, saying, We are the servants of the God of heaven and earth, and are building the house that was built these many years ago, which a great king of Israel built and finished.
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Identity in God's Service
Commentators highlight that the first thing the Jewish elders declare is their identity as "servants of the God of heaven and earth." This establishes their ultimate authority and purpose. Their work wasn't a personal or political project, but an act of obedience to the highest power, to whom they were accountable.
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19th Century
Anglican
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17th Century
Reformed Baptist
And thus they returned us answer To the purpose and in the manner following:
saying, we are the s…
Presbyterian
While employed in God's work, we are under his special protection; his eye is upon us for good. This should keep us to our duty and encourage us in…
