Neh 8:5 | Clarke | e4.org | Verse 5. All the people stood up ] This was out of respect to the sacred word: in imitation of this, when the gospel for the day is read in our churches, all the people stand up.

‏ Nehemiah 8:5

Verse 5. All the people stood up] This was out of respect to the sacred word: in imitation of this, when the gospel for the day is read in our churches, all the people stand up.