The men in charge of the work were thoroughly honest, so there was no need to require them to account for the funds.

When the repairs were finished, the remaining gold and silver was given to the king and Jehoiada, who used it to have bowls and other utensils made for the Temple. As long as Jehoiada was alive, sacrifices were offered regularly at the Temple.

and told Moses, "The people are bringing more than is needed for the work which the LORD commanded to be done."

So Moses sent a command throughout the camp that no one was to make any further contribution for the sacred Tent; so the people did not bring any more.

I put two men in charge of governing the city of Jerusalem: my brother Hanani and Hananiah, commanding officer of the fortress. Hananiah was a reliable and God-fearing man without equal.

Honest people will lead a full, happy life. But if you are in a hurry to get rich, you are going to be punished.

Whoever is faithful in small matters will be faithful in large ones; whoever is dishonest in small matters will be dishonest in large ones.

And if you have not been faithful with what belongs to someone else, who will give you what belongs to you?

The one thing required of such servants is that they be faithful to their master.

We are being careful not to stir up any complaints about the way we handle this generous gift.

Our purpose is to do what is right, not only in the sight of the Lord, but also in the sight of others.

Take the teachings that you heard me proclaim in the presence of many witnesses, and entrust them to reliable people, who will be able to teach others also.

My dear friend, you are so faithful in the work you do for other Christians, even when they are strangers.