You are also to take all the silver and gold which you collect throughout the province of Babylon and the offerings which the Israelite people and their priests give for the Temple of their God in Jerusalem.

You may use the silver and gold that is left over for whatever you and your people desire, in accordance with the will of your God.

"After being away from Jerusalem for several years, I went there to take some money to my own people and to offer sacrifices.

They have spoken to the church here about your love. Please help them to continue their trip in a way that will please God.

We Christians, then, must help these people, so that we may share in their work for the truth.

Two are better off than one, because together they can work more effectively.

If one of them falls down, the other can help him up. But if someone is alone and falls, it's just too bad, because there is no one to help him.

Help carry one another's burdens, and in this way you will obey the law of Christ.

When the exiles arrived at the LORD's Temple in Jerusalem, some of the leaders of the clans gave freewill offerings to help rebuild the Temple on its old site.

The priests, the Levites, and some of the people settled in or near Jerusalem; the musicians, the Temple guards, and the Temple workers settled in nearby towns; and the rest of the Israelites settled in the towns where their ancestors had lived.

Over and above all this that I have provided, I have given silver and gold from my personal property because of my love for God's Temple.

The people had given willingly to the LORD, and they were happy that so much had been given. King David also was extremely happy.

I know that you test everyone's heart and are pleased with people of integrity. In honesty and sincerity I have willingly given all this to you, and I have seen how your people who are gathered here have been happy to bring offerings to you.