Then Satan answered the LORD, and said, Doth Job fear God for nought?
Parallel translations
- WEB Then Satan answered Yahweh, and said, “Does Job fear God for nothing?
- BSB Satan answered the LORD, “Does Job fear God for nothing?
- NKJV So Satan answered the Lord and said, “Does Job fear God for nothing?
- NASB Then Satan answered the Lord, “Does Job fear God for nothing?
- NLT Satan replied to the Lord, “Yes, but Job has good reason to fear God.
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Quick answer
Satan accuses Job of serving God only for the benefits he receives. The central question of the book is now posed: is faith ever disinterested?
Overview
Satan's challenge, "Does Job fear God for nothing?" alleges that worship is merely a transaction for blessing. This strikes at the heart of true religion, suggesting no one truly loves God for His own sake. The book answers by showing faith that endures even when every reward is removed, a faith ultimately grounded and perfected in Christ.
Cross-references & the web
Cross-references · 7
- Matt 16:26For what is a man profited, if he shall gain the whole world, and lose his own soul? or what shall a man give in exchange for his soul?
- Job 1:21And said, Naked came I out of my mother’s womb, and naked shall I return thither: the LORD gave, and the LORD hath taken away; blessed be the name of the LORD.
- 1 Tim 4:8For bodily exercise profiteth little: but godliness is profitable unto all things, having promise of the life that now is, and of that which is to come.
- 1 Tim 6:6But godliness with contentment is great gain.
- Job 21:14–15Therefore they say unto God, Depart from us; for we desire not the knowledge of thy ways.
- Mal 1:10Who is there even among you that would shut the doors for nought? neither do ye kindle fire on mine altar for nought. I have no pleasure in you, saith the LORD of hosts, neither will I accept an offering at your hand.
- Job 2:10But he said unto her, Thou speakest as one of the foolish women speaketh. What? shall we receive good at the hand of God, and shall we not receive evil? In all this did not Job sin with his lips.
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