Nehemiah 8:9-10 And Nehemiah, which is the Tirshatha, and Ezra the priest the scribe, and the Levites that taught the people, said to all the people… Let us contemplate the Christian — I. IN THE DIVINITY OF HIS JOY. II. IN THE UTILITY OF HIS JOY. 1. In the profession of his religion. Joy is the very strength of this. 2. In his concern to recommend religion to others. 3. In the discharge of his duties. 4. In his perils. 5. In his sufferings. 6. In death. (W. Jay.) Parallel Verses KJV: And Nehemiah, which is the Tirshatha, and Ezra the priest the scribe, and the Levites that taught the people, said unto all the people, This day is holy unto the LORD your God; mourn not, nor weep. For all the people wept, when they heard the words of the law. |
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