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Ezra 6:7

5 And also let the golden and silver vessels of the house of God, which Nebuchadnezzar took forth out of the temple which is at Jerusalem, and brought unto Babylon, be restored, and brought again unto the temple which is at Jerusalem, every one to his place, and place them in the house of God.

6 Now therefore, Tatnai, governor beyond the river, Shethar-boznai, and your companions the Apharsachites, which are beyond the river, be ye far from thence:

Let the work of this house of God alone; let the governor of the Jews and the elders of the Jews build this house of God in his place.

8 Moreover I make a decree what ye shall do to the elders of these Jews for the building of this house of God: that of the king’s goods, even of the tribute beyond the river, forthwith expenses be given unto these men, that they be not hindered.

9 And that which they have need of, both young bullocks, and rams, and lambs, for the burnt offerings of the God of heaven, wheat, salt, wine, and oil, according to the appointment of the priests which are at Jerusalem, let it be given them day by day without fail:

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BSB
Leave this work on the house of God alone. Let the governor and elders of the Jews rebuild this house of God on its original site.
KJV
Let the work of this house of God alone; let the governor of the Jews and the elders of the Jews build this house of God in his place.
WEB
Leave the work of this house of God alone; let the governor of the Jews and the elders of the Jews build this house of God in its place.
ASV
let the work of this house of God alone; let the governor of the Jews and the elders of the Jews build this house of God in its place.
DARBY
let the work of this house of God alone; let the governor of the Jews and the elders of the Jews build this house of God in its place.
BLB
Leave alone the work of this house of God. Let the governor of the Jews and the elders of the Jews build this house of God on its site.
ÅB
La arbeidet på dette Guds hus foregå uhindret! La jødenes stattholder og deres eldste bygge dette Guds hus på dets sted!
OTB
Ikke forstyrr arbeidet på dette Guds hus. La jødenes guvernør og de jødiske eldste gjenoppbygge dette Guds hus på dets opprinnelige sted.
B1930
La arbeidet på dette Guds hus foregå uhindret! La jødenes stattholder og deres eldste bygge dette Guds hus på dets sted!

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  • Acts 5:38–39

    And now I say unto you, Refrain from these men, and let them alone: for if this counsel or this work be of men, it will come to nought:

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