Jeremiah 45
A brief personal message to Baruch, Jeremiah's faithful scribe. When Baruch grieves over his hard life, God tells him not to seek great things for himself, in a time of universal disaster, having his life spared is gift enough.
JeremiahChapter 45 of 525 versesBerean Standard Bible
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This is the word that Jeremiah the prophet spoke to Baruch son of Neriah when he wrote these words on a scroll at the dictation of Jeremiah in the fourth year of Jehoiakim son of Josiah, king of Judah:
“This is what the LORD, the God of Israel, says to you, Baruch:
You have said, ‘Woe is me because the LORD has added sorrow to my pain! I am worn out with groaning and have found no rest.’”
Thus Jeremiah was to say to Baruch: “This is what the LORD says: Throughout the land I will demolish what I have built and uproot what I have planted.
But as for you, do you seek great things for yourself? Stop seeking! For I will bring disaster on every living creature, declares the LORD, but wherever you go, I will grant your life as a spoil of war.”
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How to Hear God’s Voice: A Practical Guide for BelieversScripture is the record of a God who speaks. This guide covers how to hear Him today and keep what He says.Cross-references for Jeremiah 45
“In the fourth year of Jehoiakim son of Josiah king of Judah, this word came to Jeremiah from the LORD:”
“See, I have appointed you today over nations and kingdoms to uproot and tear down, to destroy and overthrow, to build and plant.””
“At any time I might announce that a nation or kingdom will be uprooted, torn down, and destroyed.”
“For I will surely rescue you so that you do not fall by the sword. Because you have trusted in Me, you will escape with your life like a spoil of war, declares the LORD.’””
“Of course, godliness with contentment is great gain.”
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