Nehemiah 6:13

Contemporary English Version (Anglicised) 2012

and to frighten me into doing something wrong, because they wanted to ruin my good name.

Cross References

Nehemiah 6:12

Suddenly I realized that God had not given Shemaiah this message. But Tobiah and Sanballat had paid him to trick me

Nehemiah 6:6

which said: A rumour is going around among the nations that you and the other Jews are rebuilding the wall and planning to rebel, because you want to be their king. And Geshem says it's true!

Proverbs 22:1

A good reputation and respect are worth much more than silver and gold.

Proverbs 29:5

Flattery is nothing less than setting a trap.

Ecclesiastes 7:1

A good reputation at the time of death is better than loving care at the time of birth.

Isaiah 51:7

If you want to do right and to obey my teaching with all your heart, then pay close attention. Don't be discouraged when others insult you and say hurtful things.

Isaiah 57:11

Did you forget about me and become unfaithful because you were more afraid of someone else? Have I been silent so long that you no longer fear me?

Jeremiah 1:17

Jeremiah, get ready! Go and tell the people what I command you to say. Don't be frightened by them, or I will make you terrified while they watch.

Jeremiah 18:18

Some of the people said, “Let's get rid of Jeremiah! We will always have priests to teach us God's laws, as well as wise people to give us advice, and prophets to speak the LORD's messages. So, instead of listening to Jeremiah any longer, let's accuse him of a crime.”

Jeremiah 20:10

I heard the crowds whisper, “Everyone is afraid. Now's our chance to accuse Jeremiah!” All of my so called friends are just waiting for me to make a mistake. They say, “Perhaps Jeremiah can be tricked. Then we can overpower him and get even at last.”

Ezekiel 2:6

Don't be afraid of them or of anything they say. You may think you're in the middle of thorn bushes or scorpions. But be brave

Matthew 10:28

Don't be afraid of people. They can kill you, but they cannot harm your soul. Instead, you should fear God who can destroy both your body and your soul in hell.

Matthew 22:15

The Pharisees got together and planned how they could trick Jesus into saying something wrong.

Matthew 26:59

The chief priests and the whole council wanted to put Jesus to death. So they tried to find some people who would tell lies about him in court.

Acts 6:13

Some men agreed to tell lies about Stephen, and they said, “This man keeps on saying terrible things about this holy temple and the Law of Moses.

2 Corinthians 11:12

I plan to go on doing just what I have always done. Then those people won't be able to boast about doing the same things we are doing.

1 Timothy 5:14

I would prefer that young widows get married, have children, and look after their families. Then the enemy won't have any reason to say insulting things about us.

2 Timothy 1:7

God's Spirit doesn't make cowards out of us. The Spirit gives us power, love, and self-control.

Titus 2:8

Use clean language that no one can criticize. Do this, and your enemies will be too ashamed to say anything against you.

James 4:17

If you don't do what you know is right, you have sinned.

Revelation 21:8

But I will tell you what will happen to cowards and to everyone who is unfaithful or dirty-minded or who murders or is sexually immoral or uses witchcraft or worships idols or tells lies. They will be thrown into that lake of fire and burning sulphur. This is the second death.