2 Corinthians 5:20 So we are Christ’s official messengers. It is as if God were making his appeal through us. Here is what Christ wants us to beg you to do. Come back to God!

5:20 NIrV

逐节对照

New International Reader's Version - So we are Christ’s official messengers. It is as if God were making his appeal through us. Here is what Christ wants us to beg you to do. Come back to God!
新标点和合本 - 所以，我们作基督的使者，就好像　神藉我们劝你们一般。我们替基督求你们与　神和好。
和合本2010（上帝版-简体） - 所以，我们作基督的特使，就好像上帝藉我们劝你们一般。我们替基督求你们，与上帝和好吧！
和合本2010（神版-简体） - 所以，我们作基督的特使，就好像　神藉我们劝你们一般。我们替基督求你们，与　神和好吧！
当代译本 - 所以我们现在是基督的大使，可以说上帝正借着我们发出呼求。我们替基督恳求你们：要与上帝和好！
圣经新译本 - 因此，我们就是基督的使者，　神藉着我们劝告世人。我们代替基督请求你们：跟　神和好吧！
中文标准译本 - 因此我们是基督的特使，就像神藉着我们在劝告人——我们代替基督请求说：“与神和好吧！”
现代标点和合本 - 所以，我们做基督的使者，就好像神藉我们劝你们一般，我们替基督求你们与神和好。
和合本（拼音版） - 所以，我们作基督的使者，就好像上帝藉我们劝你们一般。我们替基督求你们与上帝和好。
New International Version - We are therefore Christ’s ambassadors, as though God were making his appeal through us. We implore you on Christ’s behalf: Be reconciled to God.
English Standard Version - Therefore, we are ambassadors for Christ, God making his appeal through us. We implore you on behalf of Christ, be reconciled to God.
New Living Translation - So we are Christ’s ambassadors; God is making his appeal through us. We speak for Christ when we plead, “Come back to God!”
Christian Standard Bible - Therefore, we are ambassadors for Christ, since God is making his appeal through us. We plead on Christ’s behalf, “Be reconciled to God.”
New American Standard Bible - Therefore, we are ambassadors for Christ, as though God were making an appeal through us; we beg you on behalf of Christ, be reconciled to God.
New King James Version - Now then, we are ambassadors for Christ, as though God were pleading through us: we implore you on Christ’s behalf, be reconciled to God.
Amplified Bible - So we are ambassadors for Christ, as though God were making His appeal through us; we [as Christ’s representatives] plead with you on behalf of Christ to be reconciled to God.
American Standard Version - We are ambassadors therefore on behalf of Christ, as though God were entreating by us: we beseech you on behalf of Christ, be ye reconciled to God.
King James Version - Now then we are ambassadors for Christ, as though God did beseech you by us: we pray you in Christ's stead, be ye reconciled to God.
New English Translation - Therefore we are ambassadors for Christ, as though God were making His plea through us. We plead with you on Christ’s behalf, “Be reconciled to God!”
World English Bible - We are therefore ambassadors on behalf of Christ, as though God were entreating by us: we beg you on behalf of Christ, be reconciled to God.
新標點和合本 - 所以，我們作基督的使者，就好像神藉我們勸你們一般。我們替基督求你們與神和好。
和合本2010（上帝版-繁體） - 所以，我們作基督的特使，就好像上帝藉我們勸你們一般。我們替基督求你們，與上帝和好吧！
和合本2010（神版-繁體） - 所以，我們作基督的特使，就好像　神藉我們勸你們一般。我們替基督求你們，與　神和好吧！
當代譯本 - 所以我們現在是基督的大使，可以說上帝正藉著我們發出呼求。我們替基督懇求你們：要與上帝和好！
聖經新譯本 - 因此，我們就是基督的使者，　神藉著我們勸告世人。我們代替基督請求你們：跟　神和好吧！
呂振中譯本 - 所以我們替基督做大使，彷彿是上帝藉着我們來勸勉。我們替基督求你們，跟上帝復和吧。
中文標準譯本 - 因此我們是基督的特使，就像神藉著我們在勸告人——我們代替基督請求說：「與神和好吧！」
現代標點和合本 - 所以，我們做基督的使者，就好像神藉我們勸你們一般，我們替基督求你們與神和好。
文理和合譯本 - 是以我為基督使、猶上帝託我勸爾、我代基督求爾與上帝復和、
文理委辦譯本 - 是吾儕基督使、上帝使我勸爾、吾代基督求爾、與上帝復親、
施約瑟淺文理新舊約聖經 - 是以我為基督之使、如天主藉我而勸爾、我代基督、求爾與天主復和、
吳經熊文理聖詠與新經全集 - 是則吾儕代表基督、而為天主之星使、不啻天主假吾儕之口而作勸勉焉。因此、吾儕代表基督、剴切求爾、速與天主重歡。
Nueva Versión Internacional - Así que somos embajadores de Cristo, como si Dios los exhortara a ustedes por medio de nosotros: «En nombre de Cristo les rogamos que se reconcilien con Dios».
현대인의 성경 - 그러므로 우리는 그리스도의 전권 대사입니다. 하나님은 우리를 통해 여러분에게 말씀하고 계시는 것입니다. 우리가 그리스도를 대신하여 여러분에게 간청합니다. 여러분은 하나님과 화해하십시오.
Новый Русский Перевод - Итак, мы – представители Христа, так как через нас с людьми говорит Бог. Поэтому мы умоляем вас от имени Христа: примиритесь с Богом.
Восточный перевод - Итак, мы – представители Масиха, так как через нас с людьми говорит Всевышний. Поэтому мы умоляем вас от имени Масиха: примиритесь со Всевышним.
Восточный перевод, версия с «Аллахом» - Итак, мы – представители аль-Масиха, так как через нас с людьми говорит Аллах. Поэтому мы умоляем вас от имени аль-Масиха: примиритесь с Аллахом.
Восточный перевод, версия для Таджикистана - Итак, мы – представители Масеха, так как через нас с людьми говорит Всевышний. Поэтому мы умоляем вас от имени Масеха: примиритесь со Всевышним.
La Bible du Semeur 2015 - Nous faisons donc fonction d’ambassadeurs au nom de Christ, comme si Dieu adressait par nous cette invitation aux hommes : « Au nom de Christ, nous vous en supplions : soyez réconciliés avec Dieu.
リビングバイブル - こういうわけで、私たちはキリストの大使です。神様が、私たちの口を通して語りかけてくださるのです。キリストが懇願しておられるかのように、キリストに代わって、あなたがたにお願いします。どうか、差し出された愛を拒まず、神様と和解してください。
Nestle Aland 28 - Ὑπὲρ Χριστοῦ οὖν πρεσβεύομεν ὡς τοῦ θεοῦ παρακαλοῦντος δι’ ἡμῶν· δεόμεθα ὑπὲρ Χριστοῦ, καταλλάγητε τῷ θεῷ.
unfoldingWord® Greek New Testament - ὑπὲρ Χριστοῦ οὖν πρεσβεύομεν, ὡς τοῦ Θεοῦ παρακαλοῦντος δι’ ἡμῶν; δεόμεθα ὑπὲρ Χριστοῦ, καταλλάγητε τῷ Θεῷ.
Nova Versão Internacional - Portanto, somos embaixadores de Cristo, como se Deus estivesse fazendo o seu apelo por nosso intermédio. Por amor a Cristo suplicamos: Reconciliem-se com Deus.
Hoffnung für alle - Als Botschafter von Christus fordern wir euch deshalb im Namen Gottes auf: Lasst euch mit Gott versöhnen! Wir bitten euch darum im Auftrag von Christus.
Kinh Thánh Hiện Đại - Chúng tôi là sứ giả của Chúa Cứu Thế. Đức Chúa Trời dùng chúng tôi kêu gọi anh chị em. Chúng tôi nài xin anh chị em, vì Danh Chúa Cứu Thế, hãy phục hòa với Đức Chúa Trời.
พระคริสตธรรมคัมภีร์ไทย ฉบับอมตธรรมร่วมสมัย - ฉะนั้นเราจึงเป็นทูตของพระคริสต์เสมือนหนึ่งพระเจ้าทรงร้องเรียกท่านทั้งหลายผ่านทางเรา เราจึงขอร้องท่านในนามของพระคริสต์ว่า จงคืนดีกับพระเจ้า
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Nehemiah 9:29 - “You warned them so that they would obey your law again. But they became proud. They didn’t obey your commands. They sinned against your rules. You said, ‘Anyone who obeys my rules will live by them.’ But the people didn’t care about that. They turned their backs on you. They became very stubborn. They refused to listen to you.
Isaiah 27:5 - So the enemies of my people should come to me for safety. They should make peace with me. I will say it again. They should make peace with me.”
Job 33:23 - “But suppose there is an angel who will speak up for him. The angel is very special. He’s one out of a thousand. He will tell that person how to do what is right.
Jeremiah 44:4 - Again and again I sent my servants the prophets. They said, ‘Don’t worship other gods! The Lord hates it!’
Job 33:6 - To God I’m just the same as you. I too am a piece of clay.
1 Corinthians 4:4 - I don’t feel I have done anything wrong. But that doesn’t mean I’m not guilty. The Lord judges me.
1 Corinthians 4:5 - So don’t judge anything before the appointed time. Wait until the Lord returns. He will bring to light what is hidden in the dark. He will show the real reasons why people do what they do. At that time each person will receive their praise from God.
Proverbs 13:17 - An evil messenger gets into trouble. But a trusted messenger brings healing.
Jeremiah 13:16 - Give glory to the Lord your God. Honor him before he sends darkness to cover the land. Do this before you trip and fall on the darkened hills. You hope that light will come. But he will turn it into thick darkness. He will change it to deep shadows.
Jeremiah 13:17 - If you don’t listen, I will weep in secret. Because you are so proud, I will weep bitterly. Tears will flow from my eyes. The Lord’s flock will be taken away as prisoners.
Jeremiah 38:20 - “They won’t hand you over to them,” Jeremiah replied. “Obey the Lord. Do what I tell you to do. Then things will go well with you. Your life will be spared.
2 Chronicles 36:15 - The Lord, the God of Israel, sent word to his people through his messengers. He sent it to them again and again. He took pity on his people. He also took pity on the temple where he lived.
2 Kings 17:13 - The Lord warned Israel and Judah through all his prophets and seers. He said, “Turn from your evil ways. Keep my commands and rules. Obey every part of my Law. I commanded your people who lived long ago to obey it. And I gave it to you through my servants the prophets.”
Acts 26:17 - I will save you from your own people and from the Gentiles. I am sending you to them
Acts 26:18 - to open their eyes. I want you to turn them from darkness to light. I want you to turn them from Satan’s power to God. I want their sins to be forgiven. They will be forgiven when they believe in me. They will have their place among God’s people.’
Proverbs 1:22 - “How long will you childish people love your childish ways? How long will you rude people enjoy making fun of God and others? How long will you foolish people hate knowledge?
Proverbs 1:23 - Pay attention to my warning! Then I will pour out my thoughts to you. I will make known to you my teachings.
Proverbs 1:24 - But you refuse to listen when I call out to you. No one pays attention when I reach out my hand.
Proverbs 1:25 - You turn away from all my advice. And you do not accept my warning.
Proverbs 1:26 - So I will laugh at you when you are in danger. I will make fun of you when hard times come.
Proverbs 1:27 - I will laugh when hard times hit you like a storm. I will laugh when danger comes your way like a windstorm. I will make fun of you when suffering and trouble come.
Proverbs 1:28 - “Then you will call to me. But I won’t answer. You will look for me. But you won’t find me.
Proverbs 1:29 - You hated knowledge. You didn’t choose to have respect for the Lord.
Proverbs 1:30 - You wouldn’t accept my advice. You turned your backs on my warnings.
Proverbs 1:31 - So you will eat the fruit of the way you have lived. You will choke on the fruit of what you have planned.
Proverbs 1:32 - “The wrong path that childish people take will kill them. Foolish people will be destroyed by being satisfied with the way they live.
Proverbs 1:33 - But those who listen to me will live in safety. They will be at ease and have no fear of being harmed.”
John 20:21 - Again Jesus said, “May peace be with you! The Father has sent me. So now I am sending you.”
Isaiah 55:6 - Turn to the Lord before it’s too late. Call out to him while he’s still ready to help you.
Isaiah 55:7 - Let those who are evil stop doing evil things. And let them quit thinking evil thoughts. Let them turn to the Lord. The Lord will show them his tender love. Let them turn to our God. He is always ready to forgive.
Job 22:21 - “Job, obey God and be at peace with him. Then he will help you succeed.
1 Thessalonians 4:8 - Suppose someone refuses to accept our teaching. They are not turning their back on us. They are turning their back on God. This same God gives you his Holy Spirit.
Luke 10:16 - “Whoever listens to you listens to me. Whoever does not accept you does not accept me. But whoever does not accept me does not accept the one who sent me.”
Ezekiel 18:31 - Get rid of all the evil things you have done. Let me give you a new heart and a new spirit. Then you will be faithful to me. Why should you die, people of Israel?
Ezekiel 18:32 - When anyone dies, it does not give me any joy,” announces the Lord and King. “So turn away from your sins. Then you will live!
Malachi 2:7 - “The lips of a priest should guard knowledge. After all, he is the messenger of the Lord who rules over all. And people seek instruction from his mouth.
2 Corinthians 5:11 - We know what it means to have respect for the Lord. So we try to help other people to understand it. What we are is plain to God. I hope it is also plain to your way of thinking.
2 Corinthians 3:6 - He has given us the power to serve under a new covenant. The covenant is not based on the written Law of Moses. It comes from the Holy Spirit. The written Law kills, but the Spirit gives life.
2 Corinthians 6:1 - We work together with God. So we are asking you not to receive God’s grace and then do nothing with it.
Luke 14:23 - “Then the master told his servant, ‘Go out to the roads. Go out to the country lanes. Make the people come in. I want my house to be full.
Ephesians 6:20 - Because of the good news, I am being held by chains as the Lord’s messenger. So pray that I will be bold as I preach the good news. That’s what I should do.

逐节对照

交叉引用

New International Reader's Version - So we are Christ’s official messengers. It is as if God were making his appeal through us. Here is what Christ wants us to beg you to do. Come back to God!
新标点和合本 - 所以，我们作基督的使者，就好像　神藉我们劝你们一般。我们替基督求你们与　神和好。
和合本2010（上帝版-简体） - 所以，我们作基督的特使，就好像上帝藉我们劝你们一般。我们替基督求你们，与上帝和好吧！
和合本2010（神版-简体） - 所以，我们作基督的特使，就好像　神藉我们劝你们一般。我们替基督求你们，与　神和好吧！
当代译本 - 所以我们现在是基督的大使，可以说上帝正借着我们发出呼求。我们替基督恳求你们：要与上帝和好！
圣经新译本 - 因此，我们就是基督的使者，　神藉着我们劝告世人。我们代替基督请求你们：跟　神和好吧！
中文标准译本 - 因此我们是基督的特使，就像神藉着我们在劝告人——我们代替基督请求说：“与神和好吧！”
现代标点和合本 - 所以，我们做基督的使者，就好像神藉我们劝你们一般，我们替基督求你们与神和好。
和合本（拼音版） - 所以，我们作基督的使者，就好像上帝藉我们劝你们一般。我们替基督求你们与上帝和好。
New International Version - We are therefore Christ’s ambassadors, as though God were making his appeal through us. We implore you on Christ’s behalf: Be reconciled to God.
English Standard Version - Therefore, we are ambassadors for Christ, God making his appeal through us. We implore you on behalf of Christ, be reconciled to God.
New Living Translation - So we are Christ’s ambassadors; God is making his appeal through us. We speak for Christ when we plead, “Come back to God!”
Christian Standard Bible - Therefore, we are ambassadors for Christ, since God is making his appeal through us. We plead on Christ’s behalf, “Be reconciled to God.”
New American Standard Bible - Therefore, we are ambassadors for Christ, as though God were making an appeal through us; we beg you on behalf of Christ, be reconciled to God.
New King James Version - Now then, we are ambassadors for Christ, as though God were pleading through us: we implore you on Christ’s behalf, be reconciled to God.
Amplified Bible - So we are ambassadors for Christ, as though God were making His appeal through us; we [as Christ’s representatives] plead with you on behalf of Christ to be reconciled to God.
American Standard Version - We are ambassadors therefore on behalf of Christ, as though God were entreating by us: we beseech you on behalf of Christ, be ye reconciled to God.
King James Version - Now then we are ambassadors for Christ, as though God did beseech you by us: we pray you in Christ's stead, be ye reconciled to God.
New English Translation - Therefore we are ambassadors for Christ, as though God were making His plea through us. We plead with you on Christ’s behalf, “Be reconciled to God!”
World English Bible - We are therefore ambassadors on behalf of Christ, as though God were entreating by us: we beg you on behalf of Christ, be reconciled to God.
新標點和合本 - 所以，我們作基督的使者，就好像神藉我們勸你們一般。我們替基督求你們與神和好。
和合本2010（上帝版-繁體） - 所以，我們作基督的特使，就好像上帝藉我們勸你們一般。我們替基督求你們，與上帝和好吧！
和合本2010（神版-繁體） - 所以，我們作基督的特使，就好像　神藉我們勸你們一般。我們替基督求你們，與　神和好吧！
當代譯本 - 所以我們現在是基督的大使，可以說上帝正藉著我們發出呼求。我們替基督懇求你們：要與上帝和好！
聖經新譯本 - 因此，我們就是基督的使者，　神藉著我們勸告世人。我們代替基督請求你們：跟　神和好吧！
呂振中譯本 - 所以我們替基督做大使，彷彿是上帝藉着我們來勸勉。我們替基督求你們，跟上帝復和吧。
中文標準譯本 - 因此我們是基督的特使，就像神藉著我們在勸告人——我們代替基督請求說：「與神和好吧！」
現代標點和合本 - 所以，我們做基督的使者，就好像神藉我們勸你們一般，我們替基督求你們與神和好。
文理和合譯本 - 是以我為基督使、猶上帝託我勸爾、我代基督求爾與上帝復和、
文理委辦譯本 - 是吾儕基督使、上帝使我勸爾、吾代基督求爾、與上帝復親、
施約瑟淺文理新舊約聖經 - 是以我為基督之使、如天主藉我而勸爾、我代基督、求爾與天主復和、
吳經熊文理聖詠與新經全集 - 是則吾儕代表基督、而為天主之星使、不啻天主假吾儕之口而作勸勉焉。因此、吾儕代表基督、剴切求爾、速與天主重歡。
Nueva Versión Internacional - Así que somos embajadores de Cristo, como si Dios los exhortara a ustedes por medio de nosotros: «En nombre de Cristo les rogamos que se reconcilien con Dios».
현대인의 성경 - 그러므로 우리는 그리스도의 전권 대사입니다. 하나님은 우리를 통해 여러분에게 말씀하고 계시는 것입니다. 우리가 그리스도를 대신하여 여러분에게 간청합니다. 여러분은 하나님과 화해하십시오.
Новый Русский Перевод - Итак, мы – представители Христа, так как через нас с людьми говорит Бог. Поэтому мы умоляем вас от имени Христа: примиритесь с Богом.
Восточный перевод - Итак, мы – представители Масиха, так как через нас с людьми говорит Всевышний. Поэтому мы умоляем вас от имени Масиха: примиритесь со Всевышним.
Восточный перевод, версия с «Аллахом» - Итак, мы – представители аль-Масиха, так как через нас с людьми говорит Аллах. Поэтому мы умоляем вас от имени аль-Масиха: примиритесь с Аллахом.
Восточный перевод, версия для Таджикистана - Итак, мы – представители Масеха, так как через нас с людьми говорит Всевышний. Поэтому мы умоляем вас от имени Масеха: примиритесь со Всевышним.
La Bible du Semeur 2015 - Nous faisons donc fonction d’ambassadeurs au nom de Christ, comme si Dieu adressait par nous cette invitation aux hommes : « Au nom de Christ, nous vous en supplions : soyez réconciliés avec Dieu.
リビングバイブル - こういうわけで、私たちはキリストの大使です。神様が、私たちの口を通して語りかけてくださるのです。キリストが懇願しておられるかのように、キリストに代わって、あなたがたにお願いします。どうか、差し出された愛を拒まず、神様と和解してください。
Nestle Aland 28 - Ὑπὲρ Χριστοῦ οὖν πρεσβεύομεν ὡς τοῦ θεοῦ παρακαλοῦντος δι’ ἡμῶν· δεόμεθα ὑπὲρ Χριστοῦ, καταλλάγητε τῷ θεῷ.
unfoldingWord® Greek New Testament - ὑπὲρ Χριστοῦ οὖν πρεσβεύομεν, ὡς τοῦ Θεοῦ παρακαλοῦντος δι’ ἡμῶν; δεόμεθα ὑπὲρ Χριστοῦ, καταλλάγητε τῷ Θεῷ.
Nova Versão Internacional - Portanto, somos embaixadores de Cristo, como se Deus estivesse fazendo o seu apelo por nosso intermédio. Por amor a Cristo suplicamos: Reconciliem-se com Deus.
Hoffnung für alle - Als Botschafter von Christus fordern wir euch deshalb im Namen Gottes auf: Lasst euch mit Gott versöhnen! Wir bitten euch darum im Auftrag von Christus.
Kinh Thánh Hiện Đại - Chúng tôi là sứ giả của Chúa Cứu Thế. Đức Chúa Trời dùng chúng tôi kêu gọi anh chị em. Chúng tôi nài xin anh chị em, vì Danh Chúa Cứu Thế, hãy phục hòa với Đức Chúa Trời.
พระคริสตธรรมคัมภีร์ไทย ฉบับอมตธรรมร่วมสมัย - ฉะนั้นเราจึงเป็นทูตของพระคริสต์เสมือนหนึ่งพระเจ้าทรงร้องเรียกท่านทั้งหลายผ่านทางเรา เราจึงขอร้องท่านในนามของพระคริสต์ว่า จงคืนดีกับพระเจ้า
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Nehemiah 9:29 - “You warned them so that they would obey your law again. But they became proud. They didn’t obey your commands. They sinned against your rules. You said, ‘Anyone who obeys my rules will live by them.’ But the people didn’t care about that. They turned their backs on you. They became very stubborn. They refused to listen to you.
Isaiah 27:5 - So the enemies of my people should come to me for safety. They should make peace with me. I will say it again. They should make peace with me.”
Job 33:23 - “But suppose there is an angel who will speak up for him. The angel is very special. He’s one out of a thousand. He will tell that person how to do what is right.
Jeremiah 44:4 - Again and again I sent my servants the prophets. They said, ‘Don’t worship other gods! The Lord hates it!’
Job 33:6 - To God I’m just the same as you. I too am a piece of clay.
1 Corinthians 4:4 - I don’t feel I have done anything wrong. But that doesn’t mean I’m not guilty. The Lord judges me.
1 Corinthians 4:5 - So don’t judge anything before the appointed time. Wait until the Lord returns. He will bring to light what is hidden in the dark. He will show the real reasons why people do what they do. At that time each person will receive their praise from God.
Proverbs 13:17 - An evil messenger gets into trouble. But a trusted messenger brings healing.
Jeremiah 13:16 - Give glory to the Lord your God. Honor him before he sends darkness to cover the land. Do this before you trip and fall on the darkened hills. You hope that light will come. But he will turn it into thick darkness. He will change it to deep shadows.
Jeremiah 13:17 - If you don’t listen, I will weep in secret. Because you are so proud, I will weep bitterly. Tears will flow from my eyes. The Lord’s flock will be taken away as prisoners.
Jeremiah 38:20 - “They won’t hand you over to them,” Jeremiah replied. “Obey the Lord. Do what I tell you to do. Then things will go well with you. Your life will be spared.
2 Chronicles 36:15 - The Lord, the God of Israel, sent word to his people through his messengers. He sent it to them again and again. He took pity on his people. He also took pity on the temple where he lived.
2 Kings 17:13 - The Lord warned Israel and Judah through all his prophets and seers. He said, “Turn from your evil ways. Keep my commands and rules. Obey every part of my Law. I commanded your people who lived long ago to obey it. And I gave it to you through my servants the prophets.”
Acts 26:17 - I will save you from your own people and from the Gentiles. I am sending you to them
Acts 26:18 - to open their eyes. I want you to turn them from darkness to light. I want you to turn them from Satan’s power to God. I want their sins to be forgiven. They will be forgiven when they believe in me. They will have their place among God’s people.’
Proverbs 1:22 - “How long will you childish people love your childish ways? How long will you rude people enjoy making fun of God and others? How long will you foolish people hate knowledge?
Proverbs 1:23 - Pay attention to my warning! Then I will pour out my thoughts to you. I will make known to you my teachings.
Proverbs 1:24 - But you refuse to listen when I call out to you. No one pays attention when I reach out my hand.
Proverbs 1:25 - You turn away from all my advice. And you do not accept my warning.
Proverbs 1:26 - So I will laugh at you when you are in danger. I will make fun of you when hard times come.
Proverbs 1:27 - I will laugh when hard times hit you like a storm. I will laugh when danger comes your way like a windstorm. I will make fun of you when suffering and trouble come.
Proverbs 1:28 - “Then you will call to me. But I won’t answer. You will look for me. But you won’t find me.
Proverbs 1:29 - You hated knowledge. You didn’t choose to have respect for the Lord.
Proverbs 1:30 - You wouldn’t accept my advice. You turned your backs on my warnings.
Proverbs 1:31 - So you will eat the fruit of the way you have lived. You will choke on the fruit of what you have planned.
Proverbs 1:32 - “The wrong path that childish people take will kill them. Foolish people will be destroyed by being satisfied with the way they live.
Proverbs 1:33 - But those who listen to me will live in safety. They will be at ease and have no fear of being harmed.”
John 20:21 - Again Jesus said, “May peace be with you! The Father has sent me. So now I am sending you.”
Isaiah 55:6 - Turn to the Lord before it’s too late. Call out to him while he’s still ready to help you.
Isaiah 55:7 - Let those who are evil stop doing evil things. And let them quit thinking evil thoughts. Let them turn to the Lord. The Lord will show them his tender love. Let them turn to our God. He is always ready to forgive.
Job 22:21 - “Job, obey God and be at peace with him. Then he will help you succeed.
1 Thessalonians 4:8 - Suppose someone refuses to accept our teaching. They are not turning their back on us. They are turning their back on God. This same God gives you his Holy Spirit.
Luke 10:16 - “Whoever listens to you listens to me. Whoever does not accept you does not accept me. But whoever does not accept me does not accept the one who sent me.”
Ezekiel 18:31 - Get rid of all the evil things you have done. Let me give you a new heart and a new spirit. Then you will be faithful to me. Why should you die, people of Israel?
Ezekiel 18:32 - When anyone dies, it does not give me any joy,” announces the Lord and King. “So turn away from your sins. Then you will live!
Malachi 2:7 - “The lips of a priest should guard knowledge. After all, he is the messenger of the Lord who rules over all. And people seek instruction from his mouth.
2 Corinthians 5:11 - We know what it means to have respect for the Lord. So we try to help other people to understand it. What we are is plain to God. I hope it is also plain to your way of thinking.
2 Corinthians 3:6 - He has given us the power to serve under a new covenant. The covenant is not based on the written Law of Moses. It comes from the Holy Spirit. The written Law kills, but the Spirit gives life.
2 Corinthians 6:1 - We work together with God. So we are asking you not to receive God’s grace and then do nothing with it.
Luke 14:23 - “Then the master told his servant, ‘Go out to the roads. Go out to the country lanes. Make the people come in. I want my house to be full.
Ephesians 6:20 - Because of the good news, I am being held by chains as the Lord’s messenger. So pray that I will be bold as I preach the good news. That’s what I should do.