Parallel Verses
New American Standard Bible
But I said, “
King James 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.
Holman Bible
But I said, “Should a man like me run away? How can I enter the temple and live?
International Standard Version
But I asked him, "Should a man like me run? Should someone like me run into the Temple to save his life? I won't go there!"
A Conservative Version
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
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.
Amplified
But I said, “Should a man like me flee [in fear and hide]? Should
Bible in Basic English
And I said, Am I the sort of man to go in flight? what man, in my position, would go into the Temple to keep himself safe? I will not go in.
Darby Translation
And I said, Should such a man as I flee? and who is there, that, being as I am, could go into the temple, and live? I will not go in.
Julia Smith Translation
And saying, Shall a man like me flee? and who as I that shall go into the temple and live? I will not go in.
King James 2000
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.
Lexham Expanded Bible
But I said, "Should a man like me run away? And would a man like me go into the temple so that he can save his life? I will not go in!"
Modern King James verseion
And I said, Should such a man as I flee? And who, being as I am, would go into the temple to save his life? I will not go in.
Modern Spelling Tyndale-Coverdale
But I said, "Should any such man as I flee? Who is that, being as I am, that will go into the temple to save his life? I will not go in."
NET Bible
But I replied, "Should a man like me run away? Would someone like me flee to the temple in order to save his life? I will not go!"
New Heart English Bible
I said, "Should such a man as I flee? Who is there that, being such as I, would go into the temple to save his life? I will not go in."
The Emphasized Bible
Then said I, Should, such a man as I, flee? Who then, being such as I, would enter the temple to save his life? I will not enter.
Webster
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.
World English Bible
I said, "Should such a man as I flee? Who is there that, being such as I, would go into the temple to save his life? I will not go in."
Youngs Literal Translation
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.'
Themes
holy Boldness » Exemplified » Nehemiah
Bribery » Instances of » The false prophet, shemaiah
Courage » Examples of » Nehemiah
Courage » Instances of personal bravery » Nehemiah, in refusing to take refuge in the temple
Decision » Instances of » Nehemiah
Temple » Solomon's » Uses of the temple » For refuge
Tobiah » An enemy of the jews in the time of nehemiah » Conspires to injure and intimidate nehemiah
Interlinear
Word Count of 20 Translations in Nehemiah 6:11
Verse Info
Context Readings
Attempts To Intimidate Nehemiah
10
And I went to the house of Shemaiah, the son of Delaiah, the son of Mehetabel, who was confined in his house. He said: Let us have a meeting in the house of God, inside the Temple, and let the doors be closed for they will come to kill you. Truly, in the night they will come to kill you.
11 But I said, “
Phrases
Cross References
Proverbs 28:1
The wicked run when no man pursues, but the righteous are bold as a lion.
Numbers 32:7-9
That might discourage them from entering the land Jehovah has given them.
1 Samuel 19:5
He risked his life and killed the Philistine Goliath. Jehovah gave all Israel a great victory. You rejoiced when you saw it. Why should you sin by shedding David's innocent blood for no reason?
Nehemiah 6:3
I sent men to them saying: I am doing a great work, so that it is not possible for me to come. Should the work to be stopped while I go away from it and come to you?
Nehemiah 6:9
They hoped to put fear in us, saying: Their hands will become feeble and give up the work so that it may not get done. But now, O God, make my hands strong.
Job 4:3-6
Look, you have instructed many people. When hands were weak, you made them strong.
Psalm 11:1-2
([Psalm of David]) I have taken refuge in Jehovah. How can you say to me: Flee to your mountain like a bird?
Psalm 112:6
He will never be shaken. The righteous will be remembered.
Psalm 112:8
His heart is steady, and he is not afraid. In the end he will look triumphantly at his enemies.
Ecclesiastes 10:1
Dead flies cause the perfumer's oil to smell. A little foolishness does the same for the one with a reputation for wisdom and honor.
Isaiah 10:18
It will completely destroy the splendor of his forests and fertile fields, as when a sick man wastes away.
Luke 13:31-33
Some Pharisees came to Jesus and warned him: You must leave and go somewhere else for Herod wants to kill you.
Acts 8:1
Saul agreed to his death. There was at that time a great persecution against the congregation at Jerusalem. All but the apostles were scattered abroad throughout the regions of Judea and Samaria.
Acts 20:24
I do not consider my life of any account. It is not dear to me so that I may finish the race, and I may accomplish the ministry I received from the Lord Jesus, to preach the good news of the grace of God.
Acts 21:13
Why do you weep and break my heart? Paul answered: For I am ready not to be bound only, but also to die at Jerusalem for the name of the Lord Jesus.
Philippians 2:17
If I am offered for the sacrifice and service of your faith, I rejoice with you all.
Philippians 2:30
because for the work of Christ he came near to death, risking his life to supply that which was lacking in your service toward me.
Hebrews 11:27
By faith he left Egypt, not fearing the anger of the king. He endured, by seeing him who is invisible.