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15 We also commission you to take with you to Jerusalem the silver and gold, which we are presenting as an offering to the God of Israel.

16 “Moreover, you are to collect voluntary Temple offerings of silver and gold from the Jews and their priests in all of the provinces of Babylon. 17 These funds are to be used primarily for the purchase of oxen, rams, lambs, grain offerings, and drink offerings, all of which will be offered upon the altar of your Temple when you arrive in Jerusalem.

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15 Moreover, you are to take with you the silver and gold that the king and his advisers have freely given(A) to the God of Israel, whose dwelling(B) is in Jerusalem, 16 together with all the silver and gold(C) you may obtain from the province of Babylon, as well as the freewill offerings of the people and priests for the temple of their God in Jerusalem.(D) 17 With this money be sure to buy bulls, rams and male lambs,(E) together with their grain offerings and drink offerings,(F) and sacrifice(G) them on the altar of the temple of your God in Jerusalem.

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