Nehemiah 6:4

Contemporary English Version 1995

They invited me four times, but each time I refused to go.

Cross References

Galatians 2:5

But we wanted you to have the true message. This is why we didn't give in to them, not even for a second.

1 Corinthians 15:58

My dear friends, stand firm and don't be shaken. Always keep busy working for the Lord. You know that everything you do for him is worthwhile.

Luke 18:5

I will help this widow because she keeps on bothering me. If I don't help her, she will wear me out.”

Proverbs 14:15

Don't be stupid and believe all you hear; be smart and know where you are headed.

Proverbs 7:21

And so, she tricked him with all of her sweet talk and her flattery.

Judges 16:10

“You lied and made me look like a fool,” Delilah said. “Now tell me. How can I really tie you up?”

Judges 16:6

The next time Samson was at Delilah's house, she asked, “Samson, what makes you so strong? How can I tie you up so you can't get away? Come on, you can tell me.”

Nehemiah 6:3

So I sent messengers to tell them, “My work is too important to stop now and go there. I can't afford to slow down the work just to visit with you.”

Nehemiah 6:5

Finally, Sanballat sent an official to me with an unsealed letter,