And they sent to me four times in this way, and I answered them in the same manner.
to them we did not yield in submission even for a moment, so that the truth of the gospel might be preserved for you.
Therefore, my beloved brothers, be steadfast, immovable, always abounding in the work of the Lord, knowing that in the Lord your labor is not in vain.
yet because this widow keeps bothering me, I will give her justice, so that she will not beat me down by her continual coming.’”
The simple believes everything, but the prudent gives thought to his steps.
With much seductive speech she persuades him; with her smooth talk she compels him.
Then Delilah said to Samson, “Behold, you have mocked me and told me lies. Please tell me how you might be bound.”
So Delilah said to Samson, “Please tell me where your great strength lies, and how you might be bound, that one could subdue you.”
And I sent messengers to them, saying, “I am doing a great work and I cannot come down. Why should the work stop while I leave it and come down to you?”
In the same way Sanballat for the fifth time sent his servant to me with an open letter in his hand.