Parallel Verses
Modern King James verseion
Therefore he was hired that I should be afraid, and do so, and I should sin, and be for them an evil name, with which they might reproach me.
New American Standard Bible
He was hired for this reason,
King James Version
Therefore was he hired, that I should be afraid, and do so, and sin, and that they might have matter for an evil report, that they might reproach me.
Holman Bible
He was hired, so that I would be intimidated,
International Standard Version
He had been hired to make me afraid so I would sin by doing what he suggested. Then they could create a slanderous report to use against me.
A Conservative Version
For this cause he was hired, that I should be afraid, and do so, and sin, and that they might have matter for an evil report, that they might reproach me.
American Standard Version
For this cause was he hired, that I should be afraid, and do so, and sin, and that they might have matter for an evil report, that they might reproach me.
Amplified
He was hired for this reason, that I would be frightened and do as he said and sin, so that they would have [grounds to make] a malicious report in order to censure and disgrace me.
Bible in Basic English
For this reason they had given him money, in order that I might be overcome by fear and do what he said and do wrong, and so they would have reason to say evil about me and put shame on me.
Darby Translation
Therefore was he hired, that I should be afraid, and do so, and sin, and that they might have wherewith to spread an evil report, that they might reproach me.
Julia Smith Translation
So that he was hired that I shall be afraid and do thus, and sin, and it was to them for an evil name, so that they shall reproach me.
King James 2000
Therefore was he hired, that I should be afraid, and do so, and sin, and that they might have matter for an evil report, that they might reproach me.
Lexham Expanded Bible
For this reason he was hired: to frighten [me] so that I would act and sin, so that they would have a bad report so they could taunt me.
Modern Spelling Tyndale-Coverdale
Therefore took he the money, that through fear I should do so, and sin: that they might have an evil report of me, to blaspheme me.
NET Bible
He had been hired to scare me so that I would do this and thereby sin. They would thus bring reproach on me and I would be discredited.
New Heart English Bible
He hired so that I would be afraid, do so, and sin, and that they might have material for an unfavorable report, that they might taunt me.
The Emphasized Bible
to this end, hired, he was, to the end that I might be afraid and do so, and might sin, - and it might serve them for an evil report, to the end they might bring reproach upon me.
Webster
Therefore was he hired, that I should be afraid, and do so, and sin, and that they might have matter for an evil report, that they might reproach me.
World English Bible
He hired so that I would be afraid, do so, and sin, and that they might have material for an evil report, that they might reproach me.
Youngs Literal Translation
so that he is an hireling, that I may fear and do so, and I had sinned, and it had been to them for an evil name that they may reproach me.
Themes
Bribery » Instances of » The false prophet, shemaiah
Courage » Instances of personal bravery » Nehemiah, in refusing to take refuge in the temple
Tobiah » An enemy of the jews in the time of nehemiah » Conspires to injure and intimidate nehemiah
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Word Count of 20 Translations in Nehemiah 6:13
Verse Info
Context Readings
Attempts To Intimidate Nehemiah
12 And, behold, I understood that God had not sent him, but that he said this prophecy against me because Tobiah and Sanballat had hired him. 13 Therefore he was hired that I should be afraid, and do so, and I should sin, and be for them an evil name, with which they might reproach me. 14 My God, think upon Tobiah and Sanballat according to these works of theirs, and on the prophetess Noadiah, and the rest of the prophets who would have made me afraid.
Names
Cross References
Nehemiah 6:6
It is reported among the nations, and Gashmu says it, that you and the Jews are thinking of rebelling, for this reason you build the wall, so that you may be their king, according to these words.
Jeremiah 20:10
For I heard the slanders of many, Terror is all around! Expose! Yea, let us expose him! Every man of my peace is watching for my fall, saying, Perhaps he will be lured away, and we shall prevail over him, and we shall take our revenge on him.
Proverbs 22:1
A good name is rather to be chosen than great riches; and loving favor rather than silver or gold.
Proverbs 29:5
A man who flatters his neighbor spreads a net for his feet.
Ecclesiastes 7:1
A good name is better than precious ointment, and the day of death than the day of one's birth.
Isaiah 51:7
Listen to me, you who know righteousness, the people in whose heart is My Law; do not fear the reproach of men, nor be afraid of their revilings.
Isaiah 51:12-13
I, I, am He who comforts you. Who are you, that you should fear a man. He shall die, or from the son of man? He shall be made as grass?
Isaiah 57:11
And of whom have you been afraid or feared, that you have lied and have not remembered Me, nor laid it to your heart? Have I not been silent, even from forever, and you did not fear Me?
Jeremiah 1:17
And you must gird up your loins, and arise, and speak to them all that I command you. Do not be terrified at their faces, lest I prostrate you before them.
Jeremiah 18:18
Then they said, Come and let us plot schemes against Jeremiah. For the Law shall not perish from the priest, nor wisdom from the wise, nor the Word from the prophet. Come and let us strike him with the tongue, and let us not pay attention to any of his words.
Ezekiel 2:6
And you, son of man, do not be afraid of them, and of their words, though briers and thorns are with you, and you dwell among scorpions. Do not be afraid of their words, nor frightened by their faces, though they are a rebellious house.
Ezekiel 13:17-23
And you, son of man, set your face against the daughters of your people, who prophesy out of their own heart. And prophesy against them,
Daniel 6:4-5
Then the presidents and rulers sought to find occasion against Daniel concerning the kingdom. But they could find no occasion or fault, because he was faithful. Neither was there any error or fault found in him.
Matthew 10:28
And do not fear those who kill the body, but are not able to kill the soul. But rather fear Him who can destroy both soul and body in hell.
Matthew 22:15
Then the Pharisees left and took counsel that they might entangle Him in words.
Matthew 26:59
And the chief priests and the elders and all the sanhedrin sought false witness against Jesus, in order to put Him to death.
Acts 6:13
And they set up false witnesses, who said, This man does not cease speaking blasphemous words against this holy place and the Law.
2 Corinthians 11:12
But what I do, that I will do, so that I may cut off occasion from those who desire occasion; so that in the thing in which they boast, they may be found even as we.
1 Timothy 5:14
Therefore I want the younger ones to marry, bear children, guide the house, giving no occasion to the adversary because of reproach.
2 Timothy 1:7
For God has not given us the spirit of fear, but of power and of love and of a sound mind.
Titus 2:8
in sound speech that cannot be condemned, that he who is opposed may be ashamed, having no evil thing to say of you.
James 4:17
Therefore to him who knows to do good, and does not do it, to him it is sin.
Revelation 21:8
But the fearful, and the unbelieving, and the abominable, and murderers, and whoremongers, and sorcerers, and idolaters, and all liars, will have their part in the Lake burning with fire and brimstone, which is the second death.