2 Corinthians 5:20 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.

5:20 NIV

逐节对照

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.
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 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!
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
พระคัมภีร์ ฉบับแปลใหม่ - ฉะนั้น พวกเราจึงเป็นทูตของพระคริสต์ เหมือนกับว่าพระเจ้าขอร้องผ่านพวกเรา เราจึงขอพวกท่านในนามของพระคริสต์ว่า จงคืนดีกับพระเจ้าเถิด

交叉引用

Nehemiah 9:29 - “You warned them in order to turn them back to your law, but they became arrogant and disobeyed your commands. They sinned against your ordinances, of which you said, ‘The person who obeys them will live by them.’ Stubbornly they turned their backs on you, became stiff-necked and refused to listen.
Isaiah 27:5 - Or else let them come to me for refuge; let them make peace with me, yes, let them make peace with me.”
Job 33:23 - Yet if there is an angel at their side, a messenger, one out of a thousand, sent to tell them how to be upright,
Jeremiah 44:4 - Again and again I sent my servants the prophets, who said, ‘Do not do this detestable thing that I hate!’
Job 33:6 - I am the same as you in God’s sight; I too am a piece of clay.
1 Corinthians 4:4 - My conscience is clear, but that does not make me innocent. It is the Lord who judges me.
1 Corinthians 4:5 - Therefore judge nothing before the appointed time; wait until the Lord comes. He will bring to light what is hidden in darkness and will expose the motives of the heart. At that time each will receive their praise from God.
Proverbs 13:17 - A wicked messenger falls into trouble, but a trustworthy envoy brings healing.
Jeremiah 13:16 - Give glory to the Lord your God before he brings the darkness, before your feet stumble on the darkening hills. You hope for light, but he will turn it to utter darkness and change it to deep gloom.
Jeremiah 13:17 - If you do not listen, I will weep in secret because of your pride; my eyes will weep bitterly, overflowing with tears, because the Lord’s flock will be taken captive.
Jeremiah 38:20 - “They will not hand you over,” Jeremiah replied. “Obey the Lord by doing what I tell you. Then it will go well with you, and your life will be spared.
2 Chronicles 36:15 - The Lord, the God of their ancestors, sent word to them through his messengers again and again, because he had pity on his people and on his dwelling place.
2 Kings 17:13 - The Lord warned Israel and Judah through all his prophets and seers: “Turn from your evil ways. Observe my commands and decrees, in accordance with the entire Law that I commanded your ancestors to obey and that I delivered to you through my servants the prophets.”
Acts 26:17 - I will rescue you from your own people and from the Gentiles. I am sending you to them
Acts 26:18 - to open their eyes and turn them from darkness to light, and from the power of Satan to God, so that they may receive forgiveness of sins and a place among those who are sanctified by faith in me.’
Proverbs 1:22 - “How long will you who are simple love your simple ways? How long will mockers delight in mockery and fools hate knowledge?
Proverbs 1:23 - Repent at my rebuke! Then I will pour out my thoughts to you, I will make known to you my teachings.
Proverbs 1:24 - But since you refuse to listen when I call and no one pays attention when I stretch out my hand,
Proverbs 1:25 - since you disregard all my advice and do not accept my rebuke,
Proverbs 1:26 - I in turn will laugh when disaster strikes you; I will mock when calamity overtakes you—
Proverbs 1:27 - when calamity overtakes you like a storm, when disaster sweeps over you like a whirlwind, when distress and trouble overwhelm you.
Proverbs 1:28 - “Then they will call to me but I will not answer; they will look for me but will not find me,
Proverbs 1:29 - since they hated knowledge and did not choose to fear the Lord.
Proverbs 1:30 - Since they would not accept my advice and spurned my rebuke,
Proverbs 1:31 - they will eat the fruit of their ways and be filled with the fruit of their schemes.
Proverbs 1:32 - For the waywardness of the simple will kill them, and the complacency of fools will destroy them;
Proverbs 1:33 - but whoever listens to me will live in safety and be at ease, without fear of harm.”
John 20:21 - Again Jesus said, “Peace be with you! As the Father has sent me, I am sending you.”
Isaiah 55:6 - Seek the Lord while he may be found; call on him while he is near.
Isaiah 55:7 - Let the wicked forsake their ways and the unrighteous their thoughts. Let them turn to the Lord, and he will have mercy on them, and to our God, for he will freely pardon.
Job 22:21 - “Submit to God and be at peace with him; in this way prosperity will come to you.
1 Thessalonians 4:8 - Therefore, anyone who rejects this instruction does not reject a human being but God, the very God who gives you his Holy Spirit.
Luke 10:16 - “Whoever listens to you listens to me; whoever rejects you rejects me; but whoever rejects me rejects him who sent me.”
Ezekiel 18:31 - Rid yourselves of all the offenses you have committed, and get a new heart and a new spirit. Why will you die, people of Israel?
Ezekiel 18:32 - For I take no pleasure in the death of anyone, declares the Sovereign Lord. Repent and live!
Malachi 2:7 - “For the lips of a priest ought to preserve knowledge, because he is the messenger of the Lord Almighty and people seek instruction from his mouth.
2 Corinthians 5:11 - Since, then, we know what it is to fear the Lord, we try to persuade others. What we are is plain to God, and I hope it is also plain to your conscience.
2 Corinthians 3:6 - He has made us competent as ministers of a new covenant—not of the letter but of the Spirit; for the letter kills, but the Spirit gives life.
2 Corinthians 6:1 - As God’s co-workers we urge you not to receive God’s grace in vain.
Luke 14:23 - “Then the master told his servant, ‘Go out to the roads and country lanes and compel them to come in, so that my house will be full.
Ephesians 6:20 - for which I am an ambassador in chains. Pray that I may declare it fearlessly, as I should.

逐节对照

交叉引用

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.
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 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!
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
พระคัมภีร์ ฉบับแปลใหม่ - ฉะนั้น พวกเราจึงเป็นทูตของพระคริสต์ เหมือนกับว่าพระเจ้าขอร้องผ่านพวกเรา เราจึงขอพวกท่านในนามของพระคริสต์ว่า จงคืนดีกับพระเจ้าเถิด

Nehemiah 9:29 - “You warned them in order to turn them back to your law, but they became arrogant and disobeyed your commands. They sinned against your ordinances, of which you said, ‘The person who obeys them will live by them.’ Stubbornly they turned their backs on you, became stiff-necked and refused to listen.
Isaiah 27:5 - Or else let them come to me for refuge; let them make peace with me, yes, let them make peace with me.”
Job 33:23 - Yet if there is an angel at their side, a messenger, one out of a thousand, sent to tell them how to be upright,
Jeremiah 44:4 - Again and again I sent my servants the prophets, who said, ‘Do not do this detestable thing that I hate!’
Job 33:6 - I am the same as you in God’s sight; I too am a piece of clay.
1 Corinthians 4:4 - My conscience is clear, but that does not make me innocent. It is the Lord who judges me.
1 Corinthians 4:5 - Therefore judge nothing before the appointed time; wait until the Lord comes. He will bring to light what is hidden in darkness and will expose the motives of the heart. At that time each will receive their praise from God.
Proverbs 13:17 - A wicked messenger falls into trouble, but a trustworthy envoy brings healing.
Jeremiah 13:16 - Give glory to the Lord your God before he brings the darkness, before your feet stumble on the darkening hills. You hope for light, but he will turn it to utter darkness and change it to deep gloom.
Jeremiah 13:17 - If you do not listen, I will weep in secret because of your pride; my eyes will weep bitterly, overflowing with tears, because the Lord’s flock will be taken captive.
Jeremiah 38:20 - “They will not hand you over,” Jeremiah replied. “Obey the Lord by doing what I tell you. Then it will go well with you, and your life will be spared.
2 Chronicles 36:15 - The Lord, the God of their ancestors, sent word to them through his messengers again and again, because he had pity on his people and on his dwelling place.
2 Kings 17:13 - The Lord warned Israel and Judah through all his prophets and seers: “Turn from your evil ways. Observe my commands and decrees, in accordance with the entire Law that I commanded your ancestors to obey and that I delivered to you through my servants the prophets.”
Acts 26:17 - I will rescue you from your own people and from the Gentiles. I am sending you to them
Acts 26:18 - to open their eyes and turn them from darkness to light, and from the power of Satan to God, so that they may receive forgiveness of sins and a place among those who are sanctified by faith in me.’
Proverbs 1:22 - “How long will you who are simple love your simple ways? How long will mockers delight in mockery and fools hate knowledge?
Proverbs 1:23 - Repent at my rebuke! Then I will pour out my thoughts to you, I will make known to you my teachings.
Proverbs 1:24 - But since you refuse to listen when I call and no one pays attention when I stretch out my hand,
Proverbs 1:25 - since you disregard all my advice and do not accept my rebuke,
Proverbs 1:26 - I in turn will laugh when disaster strikes you; I will mock when calamity overtakes you—
Proverbs 1:27 - when calamity overtakes you like a storm, when disaster sweeps over you like a whirlwind, when distress and trouble overwhelm you.
Proverbs 1:28 - “Then they will call to me but I will not answer; they will look for me but will not find me,
Proverbs 1:29 - since they hated knowledge and did not choose to fear the Lord.
Proverbs 1:30 - Since they would not accept my advice and spurned my rebuke,
Proverbs 1:31 - they will eat the fruit of their ways and be filled with the fruit of their schemes.
Proverbs 1:32 - For the waywardness of the simple will kill them, and the complacency of fools will destroy them;
Proverbs 1:33 - but whoever listens to me will live in safety and be at ease, without fear of harm.”
John 20:21 - Again Jesus said, “Peace be with you! As the Father has sent me, I am sending you.”
Isaiah 55:6 - Seek the Lord while he may be found; call on him while he is near.
Isaiah 55:7 - Let the wicked forsake their ways and the unrighteous their thoughts. Let them turn to the Lord, and he will have mercy on them, and to our God, for he will freely pardon.
Job 22:21 - “Submit to God and be at peace with him; in this way prosperity will come to you.
1 Thessalonians 4:8 - Therefore, anyone who rejects this instruction does not reject a human being but God, the very God who gives you his Holy Spirit.
Luke 10:16 - “Whoever listens to you listens to me; whoever rejects you rejects me; but whoever rejects me rejects him who sent me.”
Ezekiel 18:31 - Rid yourselves of all the offenses you have committed, and get a new heart and a new spirit. Why will you die, people of Israel?
Ezekiel 18:32 - For I take no pleasure in the death of anyone, declares the Sovereign Lord. Repent and live!
Malachi 2:7 - “For the lips of a priest ought to preserve knowledge, because he is the messenger of the Lord Almighty and people seek instruction from his mouth.
2 Corinthians 5:11 - Since, then, we know what it is to fear the Lord, we try to persuade others. What we are is plain to God, and I hope it is also plain to your conscience.
2 Corinthians 3:6 - He has made us competent as ministers of a new covenant—not of the letter but of the Spirit; for the letter kills, but the Spirit gives life.
2 Corinthians 6:1 - As God’s co-workers we urge you not to receive God’s grace in vain.
Luke 14:23 - “Then the master told his servant, ‘Go out to the roads and country lanes and compel them to come in, so that my house will be full.
Ephesians 6:20 - for which I am an ambassador in chains. Pray that I may declare it fearlessly, as I should.