I realised that God had not sent him, because of the prophecy he spoke against me. Tobiah and Sanballat had hired him.
Nehemiah 6:11 - Christian Standard Bible Anglicised But I said, ‘Should a man like me run away? How can someone like me enter the temple and live? I will not go.’ Tuilleadh leaganachaKing James Version (Oxford) 1769 And I said, Should such a man as I flee? and who is there, that, being as I am, would go into the temple to save his life? I will not go in. Amplified Bible - Classic Edition But I said, Should such a man as I flee? And what man such as I could go into the temple [where only the priests are allowed to go] and yet live? I will not go in. American Standard Version (1901) And I said, Should such a man as I flee? and who is there, that, being such as I, would go into the temple to save his life? I will not go in. Common English Bible But I replied, “Should someone like me run away? Who like me would go into the temple to save his life? I won’t go in!” Catholic Public Domain Version And I said: "How could anyone like me flee? And who like me should enter the temple, so that he may live? I will not enter." Douay-Rheims version of The Bible - 1752 version And I said: Should such a man as I flee? And who is there that being as I am would go into the temple to save his life? I will not go in. |
I realised that God had not sent him, because of the prophecy he spoke against me. Tobiah and Sanballat had hired him.
So I sent messengers to them, saying, ‘I am doing important work and cannot come down. Why should the work cease while I leave it and go down to you? ’
For they were all trying to intimidate us, saying, ‘They will drop their hands from the work, and it will never be finished.’ But now, my God, strengthen my hands.
The wicked flee when no one is pursuing them, but the righteous are as bold as a lion.
Dead flies make a perfumer’s oil ferment and stink; so a little folly outweighs wisdom and honour.
He will completely destroy the glory of its forests and orchards as a sickness consumes a person.
You are to appoint Aaron and his sons to carry out their priestly responsibilities, but any unauthorised person who comes near the sanctuary is to be put to death.’
But I consider my life of no value to myself; my purpose is to finish my course and the ministry I received from the Lord Jesus, to testify to the gospel of God’s grace.
Then Paul replied, ‘What are you doing, weeping and breaking my heart? For I am ready not only to be bound but also to die in Jerusalem for the name of the Lord Jesus.’
Saul agreed with putting him to death. On that day a severe persecution broke out against the church in Jerusalem, and all except the apostles were scattered throughout the land of Judea and Samaria.
But even if I am poured out as a drink offering on the sacrificial service of your faith, I am glad and rejoice with all of you.
because he came close to death for the work of Christ, risking his life to make up what was lacking in your ministry to me.
By faith he left Egypt behind, not being afraid of the king’s anger, for Moses persevered as one who sees him who is invisible.
He took his life in his hands when he struck down the Philistine, and the Lord brought about a great victory for all Israel. You saw it and rejoiced, so why would you sin against innocent blood by killing David for no reason? ’