But I said, “Should a man like me run away? Or should someone like me go into the temple to save his life? I will not go!”

11 But I said, “Should a man like me run away? Or should someone like me go into the temple to save his life? I will not go!” 12 I realized that God had not ...

New International Version But I said, “Should a man like me run away? Or should someone like me go into the temple to save his life? I will not go!”

Nehemiah 6:11 But I said, “Should a man like me run away? Or should someone like me go into the temple to save his life? I will not go!”.

Nehemiah 6:11 New Century Version (NCV) · But I said, “Should a man like me run away? Should I run for my life into the Temple? I will not go.”.

Nehemiah 6:11-13 The Message (MSG) · I said, “Why would a man like me run for cover? And why would a man like me use The Temple as a hideout? I won't do it.

Nehemiah 6:11-12 But I said, “Should a man like me run away? Or should someone like me go into the temple to save his life? I will not go!

In it was written, 'It is reported among the nations—and Geshem * also says it—that you and the Jews intend to rebel; that is why you are building the wall; and ...

—This man was the son of a priest, who was an intimate and confidential friend of Nehemiah. The young man claimed to be endowed with the gift of prophecy.

11 And I said, “Should such a man as I flee? And who is there such as I who would go into the temple to save his life? I will not go in!