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Whatever shall seem good to you and to your brothers to do with the rest of the silver and the gold, that do you after the will of your God.
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Wise Use of Surplus
Commentators note that after funding the prescribed sacrifices, Ezra was given discretion over any remaining silver and gold. This surplus was not for personal use but for the "general beautifying of the Temple," to be used "after the will of your God." This demonstrates a principle of wisely stewarding surplus resources for God's glory.
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19th Century
Anglican
Credentials and commission of Ezra. After the general statement, the particulars are given, beginning with the letter of authorization, in which we…
17th Century
Reformed Baptist
And whatsoever shall seem good to you, and to your brethren , &c.] The priests, that he should think fit to take in …
Presbyterian
The generosity of Gentile kings in supporting the worship of God rebuked the conduct of many kings of Judah, and will rise up in judgment against t…
