Verse (Click for Chapter) New International Version But as for you, be strong and do not give up, for your work will be rewarded.” New Living Translation But as for you, be strong and courageous, for your work will be rewarded.” English Standard Version But you, take courage! Do not let your hands be weak, for your work shall be rewarded.” Berean Standard Bible But as for you, be strong; do not be discouraged, for your work will be rewarded.” King James Bible Be ye strong therefore, and let not your hands be weak: for your work shall be rewarded. New King James Version But you, be strong and do not let your hands be weak, for your work shall be rewarded!” New American Standard Bible But you, be strong and do not lose courage, for there is a reward for your work.” NASB 1995 “But you, be strong and do not lose courage, for there is reward for your work.” NASB 1977 “But you, be strong and do not lose courage, for there is reward for your work.” Legacy Standard Bible But you, be strong and do not let your hands fall limp, for there is reward for your work.” Amplified Bible But as for you, be strong and do not lose courage, for there is reward for your work.” Christian Standard Bible But as for you, be strong; don’t give up, for your work has a reward.” Holman Christian Standard Bible But as for you, be strong; don’t be discouraged, for your work has a reward.” American Standard Version But be ye strong, and let not your hands be slack; for your work shall be rewarded. Contemporary English Version So you must be brave. Don't give up! God will honor you for obeying him. English Revised Version But be ye strong, and let not your hands be slack: for your work shall be rewarded. GOD'S WORD® Translation But you must remain strong and not become discouraged. Your actions will be rewarded." Good News Translation But you must be strong and not be discouraged. The work that you do will be rewarded." International Standard Version Now as for you, be strong and never be discouraged, because there will be reward for your work." Majority Standard Bible But as for you, be strong; do not be discouraged, for your work will be rewarded.” NET Bible But as for you, be strong and don't get discouraged, for your work will be rewarded." New Heart English Bible But you be strong, and do not let your hands be slack; for your work shall be rewarded." Webster's Bible Translation Be ye strong therefore, and let not your hands be weak; for your work shall be rewarded. World English Bible But you be strong! Don’t let your hands be slack, for your work will be rewarded.” Literal Translations Literal Standard Versionand you, be strong, and do not let your hands be feeble, for there is a reward for your work.” Young's Literal Translation and ye, be ye strong, and let not your hands be feeble, for there is a reward for your work.' Smith's Literal Translation And ye, be ye strong, and your hands shall not be relaxed; for there is a reward to your work. Catholic Translations Douay-Rheims BibleDo you therefore take courage, and let not your hands he weakened: for there shall be a reward for your work. Catholic Public Domain Version But as for you, be strengthened, and do not let your hands be weakened. For there will be a reward for your work.” New American Bible But as for you, be strong and do not slack off, for there shall be a reward for what you do.” New Revised Standard Version But you, take courage! Do not let your hands be weak, for your work shall be rewarded.” Translations from Aramaic Lamsa BibleBecause we had forsaken our God and would not listen to the voice of his servants, the prophets; so he rewarded us according to our works. Peshitta Holy Bible Translated Because we had abandoned LORD JEHOVAH our God, and we were not willing to listen to the voice of his Servants the Prophets, also he paid us the reward of our works!” OT Translations JPS Tanakh 1917But be ye strong, and let not your hands be slack; for your work shall be rewarded.' Brenton Septuagint Translation But be ye strong, and let not your hands be weakened: for there is a reward for your work. Additional Translations ... Audio Bible Context The Prophecy of Azariah…6Nation was crushed by nation, and city by city, for God afflicted them with all kinds of adversity. 7But as for you, be strong; do not be discouraged, for your work will be rewarded.” Cross References Galatians 6:9 Let us not grow weary in well-doing, for in due time we will reap a harvest if we do not give up. 1 Corinthians 15:58 Therefore, my beloved brothers, be steadfast and immovable. Always excel in the work of the Lord, because you know that your labor in the Lord is not in vain. Hebrews 6:10 For God is not unjust. He will not forget your work and the love you have shown for His name as you have ministered to the saints and continue to do so. Isaiah 40:31 But those who wait upon the LORD will renew their strength; they will mount up with wings like eagles; they will run and not grow weary, they will walk and not faint. Psalm 126:5-6 Those who sow in tears will reap with shouts of joy. / He who goes out weeping, bearing a trail of seed, will surely return with shouts of joy, carrying sheaves of grain. Matthew 24:13 But the one who perseveres to the end will be saved. James 1:12 Blessed is the man who perseveres under trial, because when he has stood the test, he will receive the crown of life that God has promised to those who love Him. Romans 2:7 To those who by perseverance in doing good seek glory, honor, and immortality, He will give eternal life. Hebrews 12:3 Consider Him who endured such hostility from sinners, so that you will not grow weary and lose heart. 1 Peter 1:13 Therefore prepare your minds for action. Be sober-minded. Set your hope fully on the grace to be given you at the revelation of Jesus Christ. Philippians 2:16 as you hold forth the word of life, in order that I may boast on the day of Christ that I did not run or labor in vain. Revelation 2:10 Do not fear what you are about to suffer. Behold, the devil is about to throw some of you into prison to test you, and you will suffer tribulation for ten days. Be faithful even unto death, and I will give you the crown of life. Luke 18:1 Then Jesus told them a parable about their need to pray at all times and not lose heart: Colossians 3:23-24 Whatever you do, work at it with your whole being, as for the Lord and not for men, / because you know that you will receive an inheritance from the Lord as your reward. It is the Lord Christ you are serving. 1 Timothy 4:16 Pay close attention to your life and to your teaching. Persevere in these things, for by so doing you will save both yourself and those who hear you. Treasury of Scripture Be you strong therefore, and let not your hands be weak: for your work shall be rewarded. ye strong Joshua 1:7,9 Only be thou strong and very courageous, that thou mayest observe to do according to all the law, which Moses my servant commanded thee: turn not from it to the right hand or to the left, that thou mayest prosper whithersoever thou goest… 1 Chronicles 28:20 And David said to Solomon his son, Be strong and of good courage, and do it: fear not, nor be dismayed: for the LORD God, even my God, will be with thee; he will not fail thee, nor forsake thee, until thou hast finished all the work for the service of the house of the LORD. Psalm 27:14 Wait on the LORD: be of good courage, and he shall strengthen thine heart: wait, I say, on the LORD. your work Genesis 15:1 After these things the word of the LORD came unto Abram in a vision, saying, Fear not, Abram: I am thy shield, and thy exceeding great reward. Ruth 2:12 The LORD recompense thy work, and a full reward be given thee of the LORD God of Israel, under whose wings thou art come to trust. Psalm 19:11 Moreover by them is thy servant warned: and in keeping of them there is great reward. Jump to Previous Courage Deeds Feeble Firm Hands Lose Reward Rewarded Slack Strong Weak WorkJump to Next Courage Deeds Feeble Firm Hands Lose Reward Rewarded Slack Strong Weak Work2 Chronicles 15 1. Asa, with Judah and many of Israel, moved by the prophecy of Azariah, 12. make a solemn covenant with God 16. He puts down Maachah his grandmother for idolatry 18. He brings dedicated things into the house of God, and enjoys a long peace. But as for you This phrase serves as a direct address, emphasizing personal responsibility and individual action. In the context of 2 Chronicles, this is a call to Asa and the people of Judah. Historically, this period was marked by religious reform and a return to the worship of Yahweh. The phrase underscores the personal nature of faith and obedience, reminding believers that God's call is often personal and specific. be strong and do not lose courage for there is a reward for your work Be weak.--Droop, or hang down (Zephaniah 3:16; 2Samuel 4:1). Your work shall be rewarded.--Literally, there is indeed a reward for your work; words occurring in Jeremiah 31:16. We have here the moral of the prophet's address. The ruinous results of not "seeking," and "forsaking," Jehovah (2Chronicles 15:2) have been briefly but powerfully sketched from the past history of the nation. The conclusion is, Do not ye fall away like your forefathers; but let your allegiance to Jehovah be decided and sincere. Your work.--Of rooting out idolatry. . . . Verse 7. - Work... rewarded (so Jeremiah 31:16; Ecclesiastes 4:9; Proverbs 11:18; and compare with them the crown of all the rest, Genesis 15:1).Parallel Commentaries ... Hebrew But as for you,וְאַתֶּ֣ם (wə·’at·tem) Conjunctive waw | Pronoun - second person masculine plural Strong's 859: Thou and thee, ye and you be strong; חִזְק֔וּ (ḥiz·qū) Verb - Qal - Imperative - masculine plural Strong's 2388: To fasten upon, to seize, be strong, obstinate, to bind, restrain, conquer do not וְאַל־ (wə·’al-) Conjunctive waw | Adverb Strong's 408: Not be discouraged, יִרְפּ֖וּ (yir·pū) Verb - Qal - Imperfect - third person masculine plural Strong's 7503: Sink, relax for כִּ֛י (kî) Conjunction Strong's 3588: A relative conjunction your work לִפְעֻלַּתְכֶֽם׃ (lip̄·‘ul·laṯ·ḵem) Preposition-l | Noun - feminine singular construct | second person masculine plural Strong's 6468: A work, recompense will be יֵ֥שׁ (yêš) Adverb Strong's 3426: Being, substance, existence, is rewarded.” שָׂכָ֖ר (śā·ḵār) Noun - masculine singular Strong's 7939: Payment of contract, salary, fare, maintenance, compensation, benefit Links 2 Chronicles 15:7 NIV2 Chronicles 15:7 NLT 2 Chronicles 15:7 ESV 2 Chronicles 15:7 NASB 2 Chronicles 15:7 KJV 2 Chronicles 15:7 BibleApps.com 2 Chronicles 15:7 Biblia Paralela 2 Chronicles 15:7 Chinese Bible 2 Chronicles 15:7 French Bible 2 Chronicles 15:7 Catholic Bible OT History: 2 Chronicles 15:7 But be you strong and don't let (2 Chron. 2Ch iiCh ii ch 2 chr 2chr) |
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