Nehemiah 6:11
BSB · Public Domain (CC0)“But I replied, “Should a man like me run away? Should one like me go into the temple to save his own life? I will not go!””
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“But I replied, “Should a man like me run away? Should one like me go into the temple to save his own life? I will not go!””
Berean Standard Bible · Public Domain (CC0)“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.”
King James Version · Public Domain“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.”
American Standard Version · Public Domain“And I say, `A man such as I--doth he flee? and who as I, that doth go in unto the temple, and live? --I do not go in.'”
Young's Literal Translation · Public DomainOther passages that echo Nehemiah 6:11 — 19 related verses from the Treasury of Scripture Knowledge.
- Numbers 3:10So you shall appoint Aaron and his sons to carry out the duties of the priesthood; but any outsider who approaches the tabernacle must be put to death.”
- Numbers 32:7Why are you discouraging the Israelites from crossing into the land that the LORD has given them?
- 1 Samuel 19:5He took his life in his hands when he struck down the Philistine, and the LORD worked a great salvation for all Israel. You saw it and rejoiced, so why would you sin against innocent blood by killing David for no reason?”
- Nehemiah 6:3So I sent messengers to them, saying, “I am doing a great work and cannot come down. Why should the work stop while I leave it to go down to you?”
- Nehemiah 6:9For they were all trying to frighten us, saying, “Their hands will be weakened in the work, and it will never be finished.” But now, my God, strengthen my hands.
- Job 4:3Surely you have instructed many, and have strengthened their feeble hands.
- Psalms 11:1In the LORD I take refuge. How then can you say to me: “Flee like a bird to your mountain!
- Psalms 112:6Surely he will never be shaken; the righteous man will be remembered forever.
- Psalms 112:8His heart is assured; he does not fear, until he looks in triumph on his foes.
- Proverbs 28:1The wicked flee when no one pursues, but the righteous are as bold as a lion.
- Ecclesiastes 10:1As dead flies bring a stench to the perfumer’s oil, so a little folly outweighs wisdom and honor.
- Isaiah 10:18The splendor of its forests and orchards, both soul and body, it will completely destroy, as a sickness consumes a man.
- Luke 13:31At that very hour, some Pharisees came to Jesus and told Him, “Leave this place and get away, because Herod wants to kill You.”
- Acts 8:1And Saul was there, giving approval to Stephen’s death. On that day a great persecution broke out against the church in Jerusalem, and all except the apostles were scattered throughout Judea and Samaria.
- Acts 20:24But I consider my life of no value to me, if only I may finish my course and complete the ministry I have received from the Lord Jesus—the ministry of testifying to the good news of God’s grace.
- Acts 21:13Then Paul answered, “Why are you weeping and breaking my heart? I am ready not only to be bound, but also to die in Jerusalem for the name of the Lord Jesus.”
- Philippians 2:17But even if I am being poured out like a drink offering on the sacrifice and service of your faith, I am glad and rejoice with all of you.
- Philippians 2:30because he nearly died for the work of Christ, risking his life to make up for your deficit of service to me.
- Hebrews 11:27By faith Moses left Egypt, not fearing the king’s anger; he persevered because he saw Him who is invisible.
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