Jonah 4:1,4 - Compare All Versions

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But to Jonah this seemed very wrong, and he became angry.

But the LORD replied, “Is it right for you to be angry?”

But it displeased Jonah exceedingly, and he was angry.

And the LORD said, “Do you do well to be angry?”

This change of plans greatly upset Jonah, and he became very angry.

The LORD replied, “Is it right for you to be angry about this?”

Jonah was greatly displeased and became furious.

The LORD asked, “Is it right for you to be angry? ”

But it displeased Jonah exceedingly, and he was very angry.

Then said the LORD, Doest thou well to be angry?

But it displeased Jonah exceedingly, and he became angry.

Then the LORD said, “Is it right for you to be angry?”

Jonah was furious. He lost his temper. He yelled at GOD, “GOD! I knew it—when I was back home, I knew this was going to happen! That’s why I ran off to Tarshish! I knew you were sheer grace and mercy, not easily angered, rich in love, and ready at the drop of a hat to turn your plans of punishment into a program of forgiveness!

GOD said, “What do you have to be angry about?”

But it greatly displeased Jonah, and he became angry.

But the LORD said, “Do you have a good reason to be angry?”

But it greatly displeased Jonah and he became angry.

Then the LORD said, “Do you have a good reason to be angry?”

This displeased Jonah terribly and he became very angry.

The LORD said, “Are you really so very angry?”