Nehemiah 6:4

New English Translation

They contacted me four times in this way, and I responded the same way each time.

Cross References

Nehemiah 6:3

So I sent messengers to them saying, “I am engaged in an important work, and I am unable to come down. Why should the work come to a halt when I leave it to come down to you?”

Nehemiah 6:5

The fifth time that Sanballat sent his assistant to me in this way, he had an open letter in his hand.

Proverbs 14:15

A naive person believes everything, but the shrewd person discerns his steps.

Proverbs 7:21

She persuaded him with persuasive words; with her smooth talk she compelled him.

Luke 18:5

yet because this widow keeps on bothering me, I will give her justice, or in the end she will wear me out by her unending pleas.’”

1 Corinthians 15:58

So then, dear brothers and sisters, be firm. Do not be moved! Always be outstanding in the work of the Lord, knowing that your labor is not in vain in the Lord.

Galatians 2:5

But we did not surrender to them even for a moment, in order that the truth of the gospel would remain with you.

Judges 16:10

Delilah said to Samson, “Look, you deceived me and told me lies! Now tell me how you can be subdued.”

Judges 16:6

So Delilah said to Samson, “Tell me what makes you so strong and how you can be subdued and humiliated.”