Nehemiah 6:13
Nehemiah · Old Testament · Chapter 6
“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.”Nehemiah 6:13
What Does Nehemiah 6:13 Mean?
Nehemiah 6:13 is found in the book of Nehemiah, chapter 6, verse 13 of the Old Testament. This verse connects to 20 other passages through cross-references, placing it within a rich network of biblical meaning.
Cross-References (20)
These passages are connected to Nehemiah 6:13 through shared themes, quotations, or prophetic fulfillment.
Jeremiah 20:10“For I heard the defaming of many, fear on every side. Report, say they, and we will report it. All my familiars watched for my halting, saying, Peradventure he will be enticed, and we shall prevail against him, and we shall take our revenge on him.”Nehemiah 6:6“Wherein was written, It is reported among the heathen, and Gashmu saith it, that thou and the Jews think to rebel: for which cause thou buildest the wall, that thou mayest be their king, according to these words.”Proverbs 29:5“A man that flattereth his neighbour spreadeth a net for his feet.”2 Corinthians 11:12“But what I do, that I will do, that I may cut off occasion from them which desire occasion; that wherein they glory, they may be found even as we.”2 Timothy 1:7“For God hath not given us the spirit of fear; but of power, and of love, and of a sound mind.”James 4:17“Therefore to him that knoweth to do good, and doeth it not, to him it is sin.”Proverbs 16:29“A violent man enticeth his neighbour, and leadeth him into the way that is not good.”Isaiah 57:11“And of whom hast thou been afraid or feared, that thou hast lied, and hast not remembered me, nor laid it to thy heart? have not I held my peace even of old, and thou fearest me not?”Jeremiah 18:18“Then said they, Come, and let us devise devices against Jeremiah; for the law shall not perish from the priest, nor counsel from the wise, nor the word from the prophet. Come, and let us smite him with the tongue, and let us not give heed to any of his words.”Matthew 10:28“And fear not them which kill the body, but are not able to kill the soul: but rather fear him which is able to destroy both soul and body in hell.”Matthew 22:15“Then went the Pharisees, and took counsel how they might entangle him in his talk.”Matthew 26:59“Now the chief priests, and elders, and all the council, sought false witness against Jesus, to put him to death;”Acts 6:13“And set up false witnesses, which said, This man ceaseth not to speak blasphemous words against this holy place, and the law:”1 Timothy 5:14“I will therefore that the younger women marry, bear children, guide the house, give none occasion to the adversary to speak reproachfully.”Revelation 21:8“But the fearful, and unbelieving, and the abominable, and murderers, and whoremongers, and sorcerers, and idolaters, and all liars, shall have their part in the lake which burneth with fire and brimstone: which is the second death.”Nehemiah 6:19“Also they reported his good deeds before me, and uttered my words to him. And Tobiah sent letters to put me in fear.”Proverbs 22:1“A GOOD name is rather to be chosen than great riches, and loving favour rather than silver and gold.”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“Hearken unto me, ye that know righteousness, the people in whose heart is my law; fear ye not the reproach of men, neither be ye afraid of their revilings.”Isaiah 51:12“I, even I, am he that comforteth you: who art thou, that thou shouldest be afraid of a man that shall die, and of the son of man which shall be made as grass;”
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