I recognized that God had not really sent him, for he had pronounced the prophecy against me because Tobiah and Sanballat had hired him.
Nehemiah 6:11 - Tree of Life Version But I said, “Should a man like me flee? Who in my position could go into the Temple and live? I will not go in.” 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 recognized that God had not really sent him, for he had pronounced the prophecy against me because Tobiah and Sanballat had hired him.
So I sent messengers to them saying, “I am doing an important work, so I cannot come down. Why should the work stop while I leave it and come down to you?”
For they were all trying to intimidate us, thinking, “Their hands will become weak from the work and it will not be done.” So now, strengthen my hands!
Surely he will never be shaken. The righteous are remembered forever.
The wicked flee when no one is pursuing, but the righteous are as bold as a lion.
Dead flies make a perfumer’s oil stink, so a little folly outweighs wisdom and honor.
Both the glory of his forest and his fruitful field, he will consume, both soul and body. It will be like a sick man wasting away.
You are to appoint Aaron and his sons to maintain the priesthood; any commoner who approaches must be executed.”
However, I don’t consider my life of any value, except that I might finish my course and the office I received from the Lord Yeshua, to declare the Good News of the grace of God.
Then Paul responded, “What are you doing, weeping and breaking my heart? For I am ready not only to be bound but to die for the name of the Lord Yeshua!”
Now Saul was in agreement with Stephen’s execution. On that day a great persecution arose against Messiah’s community in Jerusalem, and they were all scattered throughout the region of Judea and Samaria, except the emissaries.
But even if I am being poured out as a drink offering upon the sacrifice and the service of your faith, I rejoice and share my joy with you all.
because he came close to death for the work of Messiah, risking his life to make up for what was lacking in your service to me.
By faith he left Egypt, not fearing the king’s anger—for he persevered as if seeing the One who is invisible.
For he put his life in his hand and killed the Philistine, and Adonai won a great victory for all Israel—you saw it and rejoiced. So why would you sin against innocent blood by killing David without a cause?”