4 So all the skilled workers who were doing all the work on the sanctuary left what they were doing
4 And all the wise men, that wrought all the work of the sanctuary, came every man from his work which they made;
4 so that all the craftsmen who were doing every sort of task on the sanctuary came, each from the task that he was doing,
4 All the artisans who were at work making everything involved in constructing the Sanctuary came, one after another,
4 Then all the craftsmen who were doing all the work of the sanctuary came, each from the work he was doing,
4 Finally the craftsmen who were working on the sanctuary left their work.
Matthew Henry's Commentary on Exodus 36:4
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The making of the tabernacle The liberality of the people restrained.
The readiness and zeal with which these builders set about their work, the exactness with which they performed it, and the faithfulness with which they objected to receive more contributions, are worthy of our imitation. Thus should we serve God, and our superiors also, in all things lawful. Thus should all who are in public trusts abhor filthy lucre, and avoid all occasions and temptations to covetousness. Where have we the representation of God's love towards us, that we by love dwell in him and he in us, save in Emmanuel? John 1:14, wherein, as the original expresses it, he did tabernacle among us.