Ezra 8 - NCB & NRSV

Therefore, we fasted and prayed to God to grant us a safe journey, and he answered our prayer.

So we fasted and petitioned our God for this, and he listened to our entreaty.

Bible verse of the day

Have no fear of those who kill the body but cannot kill the soul. Rather, fear the one who can destroy both soul and body in Gehenna.

However, the Lord is faithful. He will strengthen you and protect you from the evil one.

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