Nehemiah 5:14 For the entire twelve years that I was governor of Judah—from the twentieth year to the thirty-second year of the reign of King Artaxerxes —neither I nor my ...

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New Living Translation - For the entire twelve years that I was governor of Judah—from the twentieth year to the thirty-second year of the reign of King Artaxerxes —neither I nor my officials drew on our official food allowance.
新标点和合本 - 自从我奉派作犹大地的省长，就是从亚达薛西王二十年直到三十二年，共十二年之久，我与我弟兄都没有吃省长的俸禄。
和合本2010（上帝版-简体） - 自从我奉派作犹大地省长的那日，就是从亚达薛西王二十年直到三十二年，共十二年之久，我与我弟兄都没有吃省长的俸禄。
和合本2010（神版-简体） - 自从我奉派作犹大地省长的那日，就是从亚达薛西王二十年直到三十二年，共十二年之久，我与我弟兄都没有吃省长的俸禄。
当代译本 - 从亚达薛西王二十年至三十二年，也就是我奉派为犹大省长的十二年间，我和我的弟兄都没有吃省长的俸禄。
圣经新译本 - 自从我奉命在犹大地作他们省长的日子以来，就是从亚达薛西王二十年，直到三十二年，共十二年，我和我的兄弟都没有吃过省长的俸禄。
中文标准译本 - 此外，从王任命我作犹大地省长的日子起，就是从亚达薛西王二十年，直到三十二年，这十二年来，我和我的兄弟们都没有吃过省长的俸禄。
现代标点和合本 - 自从我奉派做犹大地的省长，就是从亚达薛西王二十年直到三十二年，共十二年之久，我与我弟兄都没有吃省长的俸禄。
和合本（拼音版） - 自从我奉派作犹大地的省长，就是从亚达薛西王二十年直到三十二年，共十二年之久，我与我弟兄都没有吃省长的俸禄。
New International Version - Moreover, from the twentieth year of King Artaxerxes, when I was appointed to be their governor in the land of Judah, until his thirty-second year—twelve years—neither I nor my brothers ate the food allotted to the governor.
New International Reader's Version - And that’s not all. I was appointed as governor of Judah in the 20th year that Artaxerxes was king of Persia. I remained in that position until his 32nd year. During those 12 years, I and my relatives didn’t eat the food that was provided for my table.
English Standard Version - Moreover, from the time that I was appointed to be their governor in the land of Judah, from the twentieth year to the thirty-second year of Artaxerxes the king, twelve years, neither I nor my brothers ate the food allowance of the governor.
The Message - From the time King Artaxerxes appointed me as their governor in the land of Judah—from the twentieth to the thirty-second year of his reign, twelve years—neither I nor my brothers used the governor’s food allowance. Governors who had preceded me had oppressed the people by taxing them forty shekels of silver (about a pound) a day for food and wine while their underlings bullied the people unmercifully. But out of fear of God I did none of that. I had work to do; I worked on this wall. All my men were on the job to do the work. We didn’t have time to line our own pockets.
Christian Standard Bible - Furthermore, from the day King Artaxerxes appointed me to be their governor in the land of Judah — from the twentieth year until his thirty-second year, twelve years — I and my associates never ate from the food allotted to the governor.
New American Standard Bible - Furthermore, since the day that I was appointed to be their governor in the land of Judah, from the twentieth year to the thirty-second year of King Artaxerxes, for twelve years, neither I nor my kinsmen have eaten the governor’s food allowance.
New King James Version - Moreover, from the time that I was appointed to be their governor in the land of Judah, from the twentieth year until the thirty-second year of King Artaxerxes, twelve years, neither I nor my brothers ate the governor’s provisions.
Amplified Bible - Moreover, from the day that I was appointed to be their governor in the land of Judah, from the twentieth year to the thirty-second year of King Artaxerxes, for twelve years, neither I nor my relatives have eaten the governor’s food allowance.
American Standard Version - Moreover from the time that I was appointed to be their governor in the land of Judah, from the twentieth year even unto the two and thirtieth year of Artaxerxes the king, that is, twelve years, I and my brethren have not eaten the bread of the governor.
King James Version - Moreover from the time that I was appointed to be their governor in the land of Judah, from the twentieth year even unto the two and thirtieth year of Artaxerxes the king, that is, twelve years, I and my brethren have not eaten the bread of the governor.
New English Translation - From the day that I was appointed governor in the land of Judah, that is, from the twentieth year until the thirty-second year of King Artaxerxes – twelve years in all – neither I nor my relatives ate the food allotted to the governor.
World English Bible - Moreover from the time that I was appointed to be their governor in the land of Judah, from the twentieth year even to the thirty-second year of Artaxerxes the king, that is, twelve years, I and my brothers have not eaten the bread of the governor.
新標點和合本 - 自從我奉派作猶大地的省長，就是從亞達薛西王二十年直到三十二年，共十二年之久，我與我弟兄都沒有吃省長的俸祿。
和合本2010（上帝版-繁體） - 自從我奉派作猶大地省長的那日，就是從亞達薛西王二十年直到三十二年，共十二年之久，我與我弟兄都沒有吃省長的俸祿。
和合本2010（神版-繁體） - 自從我奉派作猶大地省長的那日，就是從亞達薛西王二十年直到三十二年，共十二年之久，我與我弟兄都沒有吃省長的俸祿。
當代譯本 - 從亞達薛西王二十年至三十二年，也就是我奉派為猶大省長的十二年間，我和我的弟兄都沒有吃省長的俸祿。
聖經新譯本 - 自從我奉命在猶大地作他們省長的日子以來，就是從亞達薛西王二十年，直到三十二年，共十二年，我和我的兄弟都沒有吃過省長的俸祿。
呂振中譯本 - 自從我奉命作猶大地巡撫的日子以來、從亞達薛西王二十年到三十二年、共十二年、巡撫的俸祿、我和我同職弟兄都沒有喫過。
中文標準譯本 - 此外，從王任命我作猶大地省長的日子起，就是從亞達薛西王二十年，直到三十二年，這十二年來，我和我的兄弟們都沒有吃過省長的俸禄。
現代標點和合本 - 自從我奉派做猶大地的省長，就是從亞達薛西王二十年直到三十二年，共十二年之久，我與我弟兄都沒有吃省長的俸祿。
文理和合譯本 - 自我被立為猶大方伯、於亞達薛西王二十年、至三十二年、共十二年、我與同宗、未食方伯之祿、
文理委辦譯本 - 自亞達泄西王二十年、至三十二年、共十二年、我為猶大方伯、不食祿、即吾宗人亦然。
施約瑟淺文理新舊約聖經 - 自王命我為猶大地之方伯、從亞達薛西王二十年、至三十二年、共十二年、我與同族未食方伯之祿、
Nueva Versión Internacional - Desde el año veinte del reinado de Artajerjes, cuando fui designado gobernador de la tierra de Judá, hasta el año treinta y dos, es decir, durante doce años, ni mis hermanos ni yo utilizamos el impuesto que me correspondía como gobernador.
현대인의 성경 - 내가 아르타크셀크세스황제 20년부터 32년까지 12년 동안 유다 총독으로 있으면서 나와 내 형제들은 총독에게 당연히 지급되는 양식을 먹지 않았다.
Новый Русский Перевод - Более того, с двадцатого года правления царя Артаксеркса, когда я был назначен наместником в земле иудейской, до его тридцать второго года правления – двенадцать лет – ни я, ни братья мои не ели пищи, предназначенной для наместника.
Восточный перевод - Более того, с двадцатого года правления царя Артаксеркса, когда я был назначен наместником в земле иудейской, до его тридцать второго года правления – двенадцать лет (с 445 по 433 гг. до н. э.) – ни я, ни братья мои не брали довольствия, положенного наместнику.
Восточный перевод, версия с «Аллахом» - Более того, с двадцатого года правления царя Артаксеркса, когда я был назначен наместником в земле иудейской, до его тридцать второго года правления – двенадцать лет (с 445 по 433 гг. до н. э.) – ни я, ни братья мои не брали довольствия, положенного наместнику.
Восточный перевод, версия для Таджикистана - Более того, с двадцатого года правления царя Артаксеркса, когда я был назначен наместником в земле иудейской, до его тридцать второго года правления – двенадцать лет (с 445 по 433 гг. до н. э.) – ни я, ни братья мои не брали довольствия, положенного наместнику.
La Bible du Semeur 2015 - Depuis le jour où j’avais été nommé gouverneur du district de Juda, c’est-à-dire depuis la vingtième année jusqu’à la trente-deuxième année du règne d’Artaxerxès, soit pendant douze ans, ni moi ni mes proches nous n’avons vécu des revenus dus au gouverneur .
リビングバイブル - 私についていえば、アルタシャスタ王の治世の第二十年から三十二年までの十二年間、ユダの総督を務めましたが、その間、副官ともどもイスラエル人からは、一銭も給料や援助を受け取りませんでした。
Nova Versão Internacional - Além disso, desde o vigésimo ano do rei Artaxerxes, quando fui nomeado governador deles na terra de Judá, até o trigésimo segundo ano do seu reinado, durante doze anos, nem eu nem meus irmãos comemos a comida destinada ao governador.
Hoffnung für alle - Zwölf Jahre war ich Statthalter der Provinz Juda, vom 20. bis zum 32. Regierungsjahr des Königs Artaxerxes; in dieser Zeit verzichteten meine Verwandten und ich auf die zusätzlichen Abgaben, die uns zustanden.
Kinh Thánh Hiện Đại - Trong suốt mười hai năm tôi giữ chức tổng trấn Giu-đa từ năm thứ hai mươi cho đến năm thứ ba mươi hai triều Vua Ạt-ta-xét-xe, tôi và anh em cộng tác với tôi không nhận lương bổng hay phụ cấp nào.
พระคริสตธรรมคัมภีร์ไทย ฉบับอมตธรรมร่วมสมัย - ยิ่งไปกว่านั้นตลอดสิบสองปีที่ข้าพเจ้าเป็นผู้ว่าการยูดาห์ นับตั้งแต่ปีที่ยี่สิบถึงปีที่สามสิบสองแห่งรัชกาลกษัตริย์อารทาเซอร์ซีส ตัวข้าพเจ้าหรือพี่น้องไม่ได้รับส่วนแบ่งอาหารของผู้ว่าการเลย
พระคัมภีร์ ฉบับแปลใหม่ - ยิ่งกว่านั้น นับจากปีที่ยี่สิบของรัชสมัยกษัตริย์อาร์ทาเซอร์ซีส เมื่อข้าพเจ้าได้รับแต่งตั้งเป็นผู้ว่าราชการของพวกเขาในยูดาห์ จนถึงปีที่สามสิบสองของท่าน คือเป็นเวลา 12 ปี ทั้งข้าพเจ้าและพี่น้องข้าพเจ้าไม่ได้รับประทานอาหารประจำตำแหน่งของผู้ว่าราชการ

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Ezra 4:13 - And the king should know that if this city is rebuilt and its walls are completed, it will be much to your disadvantage, for the Jews will then refuse to pay their tribute, customs, and tolls to you.
Ezra 4:14 - “Since we are your loyal subjects and do not want to see the king dishonored in this way, we have sent the king this information.
Romans 13:6 - Pay your taxes, too, for these same reasons. For government workers need to be paid. They are serving God in what they do.
Romans 13:7 - Give to everyone what you owe them: Pay your taxes and government fees to those who collect them, and give respect and honor to those who are in authority.
1 Corinthians 9:4 - Don’t we have the right to live in your homes and share your meals?
1 Corinthians 9:5 - Don’t we have the right to bring a believing wife with us as the other apostles and the Lord’s brothers do, and as Peter does?
1 Corinthians 9:6 - Or is it only Barnabas and I who have to work to support ourselves?
1 Corinthians 9:7 - What soldier has to pay his own expenses? What farmer plants a vineyard and doesn’t have the right to eat some of its fruit? What shepherd cares for a flock of sheep and isn’t allowed to drink some of the milk?
1 Corinthians 9:8 - Am I expressing merely a human opinion, or does the law say the same thing?
1 Corinthians 9:9 - For the law of Moses says, “You must not muzzle an ox to keep it from eating as it treads out the grain.” Was God thinking only about oxen when he said this?
1 Corinthians 9:10 - Wasn’t he actually speaking to us? Yes, it was written for us, so that the one who plows and the one who threshes the grain might both expect a share of the harvest.
1 Corinthians 9:11 - Since we have planted spiritual seed among you, aren’t we entitled to a harvest of physical food and drink?
1 Corinthians 9:12 - If you support others who preach to you, shouldn’t we have an even greater right to be supported? But we have never used this right. We would rather put up with anything than be an obstacle to the Good News about Christ.
1 Corinthians 9:13 - Don’t you realize that those who work in the temple get their meals from the offerings brought to the temple? And those who serve at the altar get a share of the sacrificial offerings.
1 Corinthians 9:14 - In the same way, the Lord ordered that those who preach the Good News should be supported by those who benefit from it.
1 Corinthians 9:15 - Yet I have never used any of these rights. And I am not writing this to suggest that I want to start now. In fact, I would rather die than lose my right to boast about preaching without charge.
1 Corinthians 9:18 - What then is my pay? It is the opportunity to preach the Good News without charging anyone. That’s why I never demand my rights when I preach the Good News.
Nehemiah 2:1 - Early the following spring, in the month of Nisan, during the twentieth year of King Artaxerxes’ reign, I was serving the king his wine. I had never before appeared sad in his presence.
2 Thessalonians 3:8 - We never accepted food from anyone without paying for it. We worked hard day and night so we would not be a burden to any of you.
2 Thessalonians 3:9 - We certainly had the right to ask you to feed us, but we wanted to give you an example to follow.
Nehemiah 13:6 - I was not in Jerusalem at that time, for I had returned to King Artaxerxes of Babylon in the thirty-second year of his reign, though I later asked his permission to return.

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New Living Translation - For the entire twelve years that I was governor of Judah—from the twentieth year to the thirty-second year of the reign of King Artaxerxes —neither I nor my officials drew on our official food allowance.
新标点和合本 - 自从我奉派作犹大地的省长，就是从亚达薛西王二十年直到三十二年，共十二年之久，我与我弟兄都没有吃省长的俸禄。
和合本2010（上帝版-简体） - 自从我奉派作犹大地省长的那日，就是从亚达薛西王二十年直到三十二年，共十二年之久，我与我弟兄都没有吃省长的俸禄。
和合本2010（神版-简体） - 自从我奉派作犹大地省长的那日，就是从亚达薛西王二十年直到三十二年，共十二年之久，我与我弟兄都没有吃省长的俸禄。
当代译本 - 从亚达薛西王二十年至三十二年，也就是我奉派为犹大省长的十二年间，我和我的弟兄都没有吃省长的俸禄。
圣经新译本 - 自从我奉命在犹大地作他们省长的日子以来，就是从亚达薛西王二十年，直到三十二年，共十二年，我和我的兄弟都没有吃过省长的俸禄。
中文标准译本 - 此外，从王任命我作犹大地省长的日子起，就是从亚达薛西王二十年，直到三十二年，这十二年来，我和我的兄弟们都没有吃过省长的俸禄。
现代标点和合本 - 自从我奉派做犹大地的省长，就是从亚达薛西王二十年直到三十二年，共十二年之久，我与我弟兄都没有吃省长的俸禄。
和合本（拼音版） - 自从我奉派作犹大地的省长，就是从亚达薛西王二十年直到三十二年，共十二年之久，我与我弟兄都没有吃省长的俸禄。
New International Version - Moreover, from the twentieth year of King Artaxerxes, when I was appointed to be their governor in the land of Judah, until his thirty-second year—twelve years—neither I nor my brothers ate the food allotted to the governor.
New International Reader's Version - And that’s not all. I was appointed as governor of Judah in the 20th year that Artaxerxes was king of Persia. I remained in that position until his 32nd year. During those 12 years, I and my relatives didn’t eat the food that was provided for my table.
English Standard Version - Moreover, from the time that I was appointed to be their governor in the land of Judah, from the twentieth year to the thirty-second year of Artaxerxes the king, twelve years, neither I nor my brothers ate the food allowance of the governor.
The Message - From the time King Artaxerxes appointed me as their governor in the land of Judah—from the twentieth to the thirty-second year of his reign, twelve years—neither I nor my brothers used the governor’s food allowance. Governors who had preceded me had oppressed the people by taxing them forty shekels of silver (about a pound) a day for food and wine while their underlings bullied the people unmercifully. But out of fear of God I did none of that. I had work to do; I worked on this wall. All my men were on the job to do the work. We didn’t have time to line our own pockets.
Christian Standard Bible - Furthermore, from the day King Artaxerxes appointed me to be their governor in the land of Judah — from the twentieth year until his thirty-second year, twelve years — I and my associates never ate from the food allotted to the governor.
New American Standard Bible - Furthermore, since the day that I was appointed to be their governor in the land of Judah, from the twentieth year to the thirty-second year of King Artaxerxes, for twelve years, neither I nor my kinsmen have eaten the governor’s food allowance.
New King James Version - Moreover, from the time that I was appointed to be their governor in the land of Judah, from the twentieth year until the thirty-second year of King Artaxerxes, twelve years, neither I nor my brothers ate the governor’s provisions.
Amplified Bible - Moreover, from the day that I was appointed to be their governor in the land of Judah, from the twentieth year to the thirty-second year of King Artaxerxes, for twelve years, neither I nor my relatives have eaten the governor’s food allowance.
American Standard Version - Moreover from the time that I was appointed to be their governor in the land of Judah, from the twentieth year even unto the two and thirtieth year of Artaxerxes the king, that is, twelve years, I and my brethren have not eaten the bread of the governor.
King James Version - Moreover from the time that I was appointed to be their governor in the land of Judah, from the twentieth year even unto the two and thirtieth year of Artaxerxes the king, that is, twelve years, I and my brethren have not eaten the bread of the governor.
New English Translation - From the day that I was appointed governor in the land of Judah, that is, from the twentieth year until the thirty-second year of King Artaxerxes – twelve years in all – neither I nor my relatives ate the food allotted to the governor.
World English Bible - Moreover from the time that I was appointed to be their governor in the land of Judah, from the twentieth year even to the thirty-second year of Artaxerxes the king, that is, twelve years, I and my brothers have not eaten the bread of the governor.
新標點和合本 - 自從我奉派作猶大地的省長，就是從亞達薛西王二十年直到三十二年，共十二年之久，我與我弟兄都沒有吃省長的俸祿。
和合本2010（上帝版-繁體） - 自從我奉派作猶大地省長的那日，就是從亞達薛西王二十年直到三十二年，共十二年之久，我與我弟兄都沒有吃省長的俸祿。
和合本2010（神版-繁體） - 自從我奉派作猶大地省長的那日，就是從亞達薛西王二十年直到三十二年，共十二年之久，我與我弟兄都沒有吃省長的俸祿。
當代譯本 - 從亞達薛西王二十年至三十二年，也就是我奉派為猶大省長的十二年間，我和我的弟兄都沒有吃省長的俸祿。
聖經新譯本 - 自從我奉命在猶大地作他們省長的日子以來，就是從亞達薛西王二十年，直到三十二年，共十二年，我和我的兄弟都沒有吃過省長的俸祿。
呂振中譯本 - 自從我奉命作猶大地巡撫的日子以來、從亞達薛西王二十年到三十二年、共十二年、巡撫的俸祿、我和我同職弟兄都沒有喫過。
中文標準譯本 - 此外，從王任命我作猶大地省長的日子起，就是從亞達薛西王二十年，直到三十二年，這十二年來，我和我的兄弟們都沒有吃過省長的俸禄。
現代標點和合本 - 自從我奉派做猶大地的省長，就是從亞達薛西王二十年直到三十二年，共十二年之久，我與我弟兄都沒有吃省長的俸祿。
文理和合譯本 - 自我被立為猶大方伯、於亞達薛西王二十年、至三十二年、共十二年、我與同宗、未食方伯之祿、
文理委辦譯本 - 自亞達泄西王二十年、至三十二年、共十二年、我為猶大方伯、不食祿、即吾宗人亦然。
施約瑟淺文理新舊約聖經 - 自王命我為猶大地之方伯、從亞達薛西王二十年、至三十二年、共十二年、我與同族未食方伯之祿、
Nueva Versión Internacional - Desde el año veinte del reinado de Artajerjes, cuando fui designado gobernador de la tierra de Judá, hasta el año treinta y dos, es decir, durante doce años, ni mis hermanos ni yo utilizamos el impuesto que me correspondía como gobernador.
현대인의 성경 - 내가 아르타크셀크세스황제 20년부터 32년까지 12년 동안 유다 총독으로 있으면서 나와 내 형제들은 총독에게 당연히 지급되는 양식을 먹지 않았다.
Новый Русский Перевод - Более того, с двадцатого года правления царя Артаксеркса, когда я был назначен наместником в земле иудейской, до его тридцать второго года правления – двенадцать лет – ни я, ни братья мои не ели пищи, предназначенной для наместника.
Восточный перевод - Более того, с двадцатого года правления царя Артаксеркса, когда я был назначен наместником в земле иудейской, до его тридцать второго года правления – двенадцать лет (с 445 по 433 гг. до н. э.) – ни я, ни братья мои не брали довольствия, положенного наместнику.
Восточный перевод, версия с «Аллахом» - Более того, с двадцатого года правления царя Артаксеркса, когда я был назначен наместником в земле иудейской, до его тридцать второго года правления – двенадцать лет (с 445 по 433 гг. до н. э.) – ни я, ни братья мои не брали довольствия, положенного наместнику.
Восточный перевод, версия для Таджикистана - Более того, с двадцатого года правления царя Артаксеркса, когда я был назначен наместником в земле иудейской, до его тридцать второго года правления – двенадцать лет (с 445 по 433 гг. до н. э.) – ни я, ни братья мои не брали довольствия, положенного наместнику.
La Bible du Semeur 2015 - Depuis le jour où j’avais été nommé gouverneur du district de Juda, c’est-à-dire depuis la vingtième année jusqu’à la trente-deuxième année du règne d’Artaxerxès, soit pendant douze ans, ni moi ni mes proches nous n’avons vécu des revenus dus au gouverneur .
リビングバイブル - 私についていえば、アルタシャスタ王の治世の第二十年から三十二年までの十二年間、ユダの総督を務めましたが、その間、副官ともどもイスラエル人からは、一銭も給料や援助を受け取りませんでした。
Nova Versão Internacional - Além disso, desde o vigésimo ano do rei Artaxerxes, quando fui nomeado governador deles na terra de Judá, até o trigésimo segundo ano do seu reinado, durante doze anos, nem eu nem meus irmãos comemos a comida destinada ao governador.
Hoffnung für alle - Zwölf Jahre war ich Statthalter der Provinz Juda, vom 20. bis zum 32. Regierungsjahr des Königs Artaxerxes; in dieser Zeit verzichteten meine Verwandten und ich auf die zusätzlichen Abgaben, die uns zustanden.
Kinh Thánh Hiện Đại - Trong suốt mười hai năm tôi giữ chức tổng trấn Giu-đa từ năm thứ hai mươi cho đến năm thứ ba mươi hai triều Vua Ạt-ta-xét-xe, tôi và anh em cộng tác với tôi không nhận lương bổng hay phụ cấp nào.
พระคริสตธรรมคัมภีร์ไทย ฉบับอมตธรรมร่วมสมัย - ยิ่งไปกว่านั้นตลอดสิบสองปีที่ข้าพเจ้าเป็นผู้ว่าการยูดาห์ นับตั้งแต่ปีที่ยี่สิบถึงปีที่สามสิบสองแห่งรัชกาลกษัตริย์อารทาเซอร์ซีส ตัวข้าพเจ้าหรือพี่น้องไม่ได้รับส่วนแบ่งอาหารของผู้ว่าการเลย
พระคัมภีร์ ฉบับแปลใหม่ - ยิ่งกว่านั้น นับจากปีที่ยี่สิบของรัชสมัยกษัตริย์อาร์ทาเซอร์ซีส เมื่อข้าพเจ้าได้รับแต่งตั้งเป็นผู้ว่าราชการของพวกเขาในยูดาห์ จนถึงปีที่สามสิบสองของท่าน คือเป็นเวลา 12 ปี ทั้งข้าพเจ้าและพี่น้องข้าพเจ้าไม่ได้รับประทานอาหารประจำตำแหน่งของผู้ว่าราชการ

Ezra 4:13 - And the king should know that if this city is rebuilt and its walls are completed, it will be much to your disadvantage, for the Jews will then refuse to pay their tribute, customs, and tolls to you.
Ezra 4:14 - “Since we are your loyal subjects and do not want to see the king dishonored in this way, we have sent the king this information.
Romans 13:6 - Pay your taxes, too, for these same reasons. For government workers need to be paid. They are serving God in what they do.
Romans 13:7 - Give to everyone what you owe them: Pay your taxes and government fees to those who collect them, and give respect and honor to those who are in authority.
1 Corinthians 9:4 - Don’t we have the right to live in your homes and share your meals?
1 Corinthians 9:5 - Don’t we have the right to bring a believing wife with us as the other apostles and the Lord’s brothers do, and as Peter does?
1 Corinthians 9:6 - Or is it only Barnabas and I who have to work to support ourselves?
1 Corinthians 9:7 - What soldier has to pay his own expenses? What farmer plants a vineyard and doesn’t have the right to eat some of its fruit? What shepherd cares for a flock of sheep and isn’t allowed to drink some of the milk?
1 Corinthians 9:8 - Am I expressing merely a human opinion, or does the law say the same thing?
1 Corinthians 9:9 - For the law of Moses says, “You must not muzzle an ox to keep it from eating as it treads out the grain.” Was God thinking only about oxen when he said this?
1 Corinthians 9:10 - Wasn’t he actually speaking to us? Yes, it was written for us, so that the one who plows and the one who threshes the grain might both expect a share of the harvest.
1 Corinthians 9:11 - Since we have planted spiritual seed among you, aren’t we entitled to a harvest of physical food and drink?
1 Corinthians 9:12 - If you support others who preach to you, shouldn’t we have an even greater right to be supported? But we have never used this right. We would rather put up with anything than be an obstacle to the Good News about Christ.
1 Corinthians 9:13 - Don’t you realize that those who work in the temple get their meals from the offerings brought to the temple? And those who serve at the altar get a share of the sacrificial offerings.
1 Corinthians 9:14 - In the same way, the Lord ordered that those who preach the Good News should be supported by those who benefit from it.
1 Corinthians 9:15 - Yet I have never used any of these rights. And I am not writing this to suggest that I want to start now. In fact, I would rather die than lose my right to boast about preaching without charge.
1 Corinthians 9:18 - What then is my pay? It is the opportunity to preach the Good News without charging anyone. That’s why I never demand my rights when I preach the Good News.
Nehemiah 2:1 - Early the following spring, in the month of Nisan, during the twentieth year of King Artaxerxes’ reign, I was serving the king his wine. I had never before appeared sad in his presence.
2 Thessalonians 3:8 - We never accepted food from anyone without paying for it. We worked hard day and night so we would not be a burden to any of you.
2 Thessalonians 3:9 - We certainly had the right to ask you to feed us, but we wanted to give you an example to follow.
Nehemiah 13:6 - I was not in Jerusalem at that time, for I had returned to King Artaxerxes of Babylon in the thirty-second year of his reign, though I later asked his permission to return.