Parallel Verses New International Version I said to myself, "God will bring into judgment both the righteous and the wicked, for there will be a time for every activity, a time to judge every deed." King James Bible I said in mine heart, God shall judge the righteous and the wicked: for there is a time there for every purpose and for every work. Darby Bible Translation I said in my heart, God will judge the righteous and the wicked; for there is a time there for every purpose and for every work. World English Bible I said in my heart, "God will judge the righteous and the wicked; for there is a time there for every purpose and for every work." Young's Literal Translation I said in my heart, 'The righteous and the wicked doth God judge, for a time is to every matter and for every work there.' Ecclesiastes 3:17 Parallel Commentary Clarke's Commentary on the BibleFor there is a time there for every purpose - Man has his time here below, and God shall have his time above. At his throne the judged shall be rejudged, and iniquity for ever close her mouth. Treasury of Scripture Knowledge said Ecclesiastes 1:16 I communed with my own heart, saying, See, I am come to great estate... God John 5:22,26-29 For the Father judges no man, but has committed all judgment to the Son... for Ecclesiastes 3:1 To every thing there is a season, and a time to every purpose under the heaven: 2 Peter 3:7,8 But the heavens and the earth, which are now, by the same word are kept in store... Library Eternity in the Heart'He hath made every thing beautiful in his time: also He hath set the world in their heart.'--ECCLES. iii. 11. There is considerable difficulty in understanding what precise meaning is to be attached to these words, and what precise bearing they have on the general course of the writer's thoughts; but one or two things are, at any rate, quite clear. The Preacher has been enumerating all the various vicissitudes of prosperity and adversity, of construction and destruction, of society and solitude, … Alexander Maclaren—Expositions of Holy Scripture But Thou who Both Hast Sons, and Livest in that End of the World... The Holy War, A Sermon on Isaiah xxvi. By John Knox. Cross References Matthew 16:27 For the Son of Man is going to come in his Father's glory with his angels, and then he will reward each person according to what they have done. Romans 2:6 God "will repay each person according to what they have done." 2 Thessalonians 1:6 God is just: He will pay back trouble to those who trouble you Genesis 18:25 Far be it from you to do such a thing--to kill the righteous with the wicked, treating the righteous and the wicked alike. Far be it from you! Will not the Judge of all the earth do right?" Psalm 96:13 Let all creation rejoice before the LORD, for he comes, he comes to judge the earth. He will judge the world in righteousness and the peoples in his faithfulness. Psalm 98:9 let them sing before the LORD, for he comes to judge the earth. He will judge the world in righteousness and the peoples with equity. Ecclesiastes 3:1 There is a time for everything, and a season for every activity under the heavens: Jump to Previous Activity Appointed Bad Deed Good Heart Judge Judgment Matter Purpose Righteous Thought Time Wicked WorkJump to Next Activity Appointed Bad Deed Good Heart Judge Judgment Matter Purpose Righteous Thought Time Wicked WorkLinks Ecclesiastes 3:17 NIVEcclesiastes 3:17 NLT Ecclesiastes 3:17 ESV Ecclesiastes 3:17 NASB Ecclesiastes 3:17 KJV Ecclesiastes 3:17 Bible Apps Ecclesiastes 3:17 Biblia Paralela Ecclesiastes 3:17 Chinese Bible Ecclesiastes 3:17 French Bible Ecclesiastes 3:17 German Bible Ecclesiastes 3:17 Commentaries THE HOLY BIBLE, NEW INTERNATIONAL VERSION®, NIV® Copyright © 1973, 1978, 1984, 2011 by Biblica®. Bible Hub |