Nehemiah 13:14

“Remember me, O my God, concerning this, etc.] Not in a way of strict justice, as if he thought he merited anything at the hand of God for what he had done; but in a way of grace and mercy, that he would graciously accept thereof, as done for the honour of his name, and overlook all failings and infirmities therein, (see <161322>Nehemiah 13:22) and wipe not out my good deeds that I have done for the house of my God, and for the offices thereof; for the support of the worship of God in the temple, and for the regulating of the wards and courses in it, both priests and Levites, and for the maintenance of them; which being done from a right principle, love to God, and with a right view, the…”

“13:14 Because he stood up for God, Nehemiah asked God to remember his deeds and not abandon him in his time of need. Perhaps he experienced opposition from those he had corrected. See similar refrains in 13:22, 29, 31.”

“Remember me: Neh 13:22, Neh 13:31, Neh 5:19; Psa 122:6-9; Heb 6:10; Rev 3:5 wipe not: If thou wert strict to mark what is done amiss, even my good deeds must be wiped out. but, Lord, remember me in thy mercy, and let my upright conduct be acceptable to Thee! By some, Nehemiah has been thought to deal too much with God on the principle of merit. That he wished God to remember him for good is sufficiently evident, and who does not wish the same? But that he expected heaven for his good deeds does not appear; for it is perfectly clear that he expected nothing from God but through the greatness of his mercy. Neh 13:22 good deeds: Heb. kindnesses house: Ch1 29:3; Ch2 24:16, Ch2 31:20, Ch2 31:21;…”