Nehemiah 11:2

Neh 11:2 And the people blessed all the men, that willingly offered themselves to dwell at Jerusalem.

Ver. 2. And the people blessed all the men, that willingly offered themselves ] All the volunteers, those Liberi et libentes, free willing ones, that, moved with a zeal for God and his service, seated themselves at Jerusalem, though it were little for their safety or profit. Sincerity is an enemy to sinisterity; it strains out self-respects, and procures a man great respect in the hearts of good people, who are ready to commend them and pray for them, as here.