Moreover, they did not require an accounting from the men into whose hands they gave the money to pay to those who did the work, because they acted faithfully.
Parallel translations
- WEB Moreover they didn’t demand an accounting from the men into whose hand they delivered the money to give to those who did the work; for they dealt faithfully.
- KJV Moreover they reckoned not with the men, into whose hand they delivered the money to be bestowed on workmen: for they dealt faithfully.
- BSB No accounting was required from the men who received the money to pay the workmen, because they acted with integrity.
- NKJV Moreover they did not require an account from the men into whose hand they delivered the money to be paid to workmen, for they dealt faithfully.
- NLT No accounting of this money was required from the construction supervisors, because they were honest and trustworthy men.
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No accounting was demanded from the overseers because they acted with integrity. Trustworthy character made strict auditing unnecessary.
Overview
The men handling the money dealt so faithfully that audits were not required. Their integrity is held up as exemplary in the management of God's house. This commendation of trustworthiness illustrates the biblical value placed on faithfulness in stewardship, a quality God prizes in His servants.
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Cross-references · 8
- 2 Kgs 22:7However there was no accounting made with them of the money that was delivered into their hand; for they dealt faithfully.”
- 3 Jn 1:5Beloved, you do a faithful work in whatever you accomplish for those who are brothers and strangers.
- 2 Chr 34:12The men did the work faithfully. Their overseers were Jahath and Obadiah, the Levites, of the sons of Merari; and Zechariah and Meshullam, of the sons of the Kohathites, to give direction; and others of the Levites, who were all skillful with musical instruments.
- Luke 16:1He also said to his disciples, “There was a certain rich man who had a manager. An accusation was made to him that this man was wasting his possessions.
- Luke 16:10–11He who is faithful in a very little is faithful also in much. He who is dishonest in a very little is also dishonest in much.
- Matt 24:45“Who then is the faithful and wise servant, whom his lord has set over his household, to give them their food in due season?
- Neh 7:2I put my brother Hanani, and Hananiah the governor of the fortress, in charge of Jerusalem; for he was a faithful man, and feared God above many.
- 1 Cor 4:2–3Here, moreover, it is required of stewards, that they be found faithful.
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