Jer.40.7

When the army leaders and their men, who had been hiding out in the fields, heard that the king of Babylon had appointed Gedaliah son of Ahikam as governor of the land, putting him in charge of the men, women, and children of the poorest of the poor who hadn't been taken off to exile in Babylon,

Jer.40.7

When all the army officers and their men who were still in the open country heard that the king of Babylon had appointed Gedaliah son of Ahikam as governor over the land and had put him in charge of the men, women and children who were the poorest in the land and who had not been carried into exile to Babylon,

Jer.40.7

And when all the captains of the armies who were in the fields, they and their men, heard that the king of Babylon had made Gedaliah the son of Ahikam governor in the land, and had committed to him men, women, children, and the poorest of the land who had not been carried away captive to Babylon,

Jer.40.7

The leaders of the Judean guerrilla bands in the countryside heard that the king of Babylon had appointed Gedaliah son of Ahikam as governor over the poor people who were left behind in Judah, and that he hadn't exiled everyone to Babylon.

Jer.40.8

they came to Gedaliah at Mizpah: Ishmael son of Nethaniah, Johanan and Jonathan the sons of Kareah, Seraiah son of Tanhumeth, the sons of Ephai the Netophathite, and Jaazaniah son of the Maacathite, accompanied by their men.

Jer.40.8

they came to Gedaliah at Mizpah-Ishmael son of Nethaniah, Johanan and Jonathan the sons of Kareah, Seraiah son of Tanhumeth, the sons of Ephai the Netophathite, and Jaazaniah the son of the Maacathite, and their men.

Jer.40.8

then they came to Gedaliah at Mizpah--Ishmael the son of Nethaniah, Johanan and Jonathan the sons of Kareah, Seraiah the son of Tanhumeth, the sons of Ephai the Netophathite, and Jezaniah the son of a Maachathite, they and their men.

Jer.40.8

So they came to see Gedaliah at Mizpah. These are the names of the leaders who came: Ishmael son of Nethaniah, Johanan and Jonathan, sons of Kareah, Seraiah son of Tanhumeth, the sons of Ephai the Netophathite, Jaazaniah son of the Maacathite, and all their men.

Jer.40.9

Gedaliah son of Ahikam, the son of Shaphan, promised them and their men, "You have nothing to fear from the Chaldean officials. Stay here on the land. Be subject to the king of Babylon. You'll get along just fine.

Jer.40.9

Gedaliah son of Ahikam, the son of Shaphan, took an oath to reassure them and their men. "Do not be afraid to serve the Babylonians, "he said. "Settle down in the land and serve the king of Babylon, and it will go well with you.

Jer.40.9

And Gedaliah the son of Ahikam, the son of Shaphan, took an oath before them and their men, saying, "Do not be afraid to serve the Chaldeans. Dwell in the land and serve the king of Babylon, and it shall be well with you.

Jer.40.9

Gedaliah assured them that it would be safe for them to surrender to the Babylonians. "Stay here, and serve the king of Babylon," he said, "and all will go well for you.

Jer.40.10

"My job is to stay here in Mizpah and be your advocate before the Chaldeans when they show up. Your job is to take care of the land: Make wine, harvest the summer fruits, press olive oil. Store it all in pottery jugs and settle into the towns that you have taken over."

Jer.40.10

I myself will stay at Mizpah to represent you before the Babylonians who come to us, but you are to harvest the wine, summer fruit and oil, and put them in your storage jars, and live in the towns you have taken over."

Jer.40.10

As for me, I will indeed dwell at Mizpah and serve the Chaldeans who come to us. But you, gather wine and summer fruit and oil, put them in your vessels, and dwell in your cities that you have taken."

Jer.40.10

As for me, I will stay at Mizpah to represent you before the Babylonians who come to meet with us. Settle in any town you wish, and live off the land. Harvest the grapes and summer fruits and olives, and store them away."

Jer.40.11

The Judeans who had escaped to Moab, Ammon, Edom, and other countries heard that the king of Babylon had left a few survivors in Judah and made Gedaliah son of Ahikam, son of Shaphan, governor over them.

Jer.40.11

When all the Jews in Moab, Ammon, Edom and all the other countries heard that the king of Babylon had left a remnant in Judah and had appointed Gedaliah son of Ahikam, the son of Shaphan, as governor over them,

Jer.40.11

Likewise, when all the Jews who were in Moab, among the Ammonites, in Edom, and who were in all the countries, heard that the king of Babylon had left a remnant of Judah, and that he had set over them Gedaliah the son of Ahikam, the son of Shaphan,

Jer.40.11

When the Judeans in Moab, Ammon, Edom, and the other nearby countries heard that the king of Babylon had left a few people in Judah and that Gedaliah was the governor,

Jer.40.12

They all started coming back to Judah from all the places where they'd been scattered. They came to Judah and to Gedaliah at Mizpah and went to work gathering in a huge supply of wine and summer fruits. [JC]

Jer.40.12

they all came back to the land of Judah, to Gedaliah at Mizpah, from all the countries where they had been scattered. And they harvested an abundance of wine and summer fruit.

Jer.40.12

then all the Jews returned out of all places where they had been driven, and came to the land of Judah, to Gedaliah at Mizpah, and gathered wine and summer fruit in abundance.

Jer.40.12

they began to return to Judah from the places to which they had fled. They stopped at Mizpah to discuss their plans with Gedaliah and then went out into the Judean countryside to gather a great harvest of grapes and other crops.

Jer.40.13

One day Johanan son of Kareah and all the officers of the army who had been hiding out in the backcountry came to Gedaliah at Mizpah

Jer.40.13

Johanan son of Kareah and all the army officers still in the open country came to Gedaliah at Mizpah

Jer.40.13

Moreover Johanan the son of Kareah and all the captains of the forces that were in the fields came to Gedaliah at Mizpah,

Jer.40.13

Soon after this, Johanan son of Kareah and the other guerrilla leaders came to Gedaliah at Mizpah.

Jer.40.14

and told him, "You know, don't you, that Baaliss king of Ammon has sent Ishmael son of Nethaniah to kill you?" But Gedaliah son of Ahikam didn't believe them.

Jer.40.14

and said to him, "Don't you know that Baalis king of the Ammonites has sent Ishmael son of Nethaniah to take your life?" But Gedaliah son of Ahikam did not believe them.

Jer.40.14

and said to him, "Do you certainly know that Baalis the king of the Ammonites has sent Ishmael the son of Nethaniah to murder you?" But Gedaliah the son of Ahikam did not believe them.

Jer.40.14

They said to him, "Did you know that Baalis, king of Ammon, has sent Ishmael son of Nethaniah to assassinate you?" But Gedaliah refused to believe them.

Jer.40.15

Then Johanan son of Kareah took Gedaliah aside privately in Mizpah: "Let me go and kill Ishmael son of Nethaniah. No one needs to know about it. Why should we let him kill you and plunge the land into anarchy? Why let everyone you've taken care of be scattered and what's left of Judah destroyed?"

Jer.40.15

Then Johanan son of Kareah said privately to Gedaliah in Mizpah, "Let me go and kill Ishmael son of Nethaniah, and no one will know it. Why should he take your life and cause all the Jews who are gathered around you to be scattered and the remnant of Judah to perish?"

Jer.40.15

Then Johanan the son of Kareah spoke secretly to Gedaliah in Mizpah, saying, "Let me go, please, and I will kill Ishmael the son of Nethaniah, and no one will know it. Why should he murder you, so that all the Jews who are gathered to you would be scattered, and the remnant in Judah perish?"

Jer.40.15

Later Johanan had a private conference with Gedaliah and volunteered to kill Ishmael secretly. "Why should we let him come and murder you?" Johanan asked. "What will happen then to the Judeans who have returned? Why should the few of us who are still left be scattered and lost?"

Jer.40.16

But Gedaliah son of Ahikam told Johanan son of Kareah, "Don't do it. I forbid it. You're spreading a false rumor about Ishmael."

Jer.40.16

But Gedaliah son of Ahikam said to Johanan son of Kareah, "Don't do such a thing! What you are saying about Ishmael is not true."

Jer.40.16

But Gedaliah the son of Ahikam said to Johanan the son of Kareah, "You shall not do this thing, for you speak falsely concerning Ishmael."

Jer.40.16

But Gedaliah said to Johanan, "I forbid you to do any such thing, for you are lying about Ishmael."

Jer.41.1

But in the seventh month, Ishmael son of Nethaniah, son of Elishama, came. He had royal blood in his veins and had been one of the king's high-ranking officers. He paid a visit to Gedaliah son of Ahikam at Mizpah with ten of his men. As they were eating together,

Jer.41.1

In the seventh month Ishmael son of Nethaniah, the son of Elishama, who was of royal blood and had been one of the king's officers, came with ten men to Gedaliah son of Ahikam at Mizpah. While they were eating together there,

Jer.41.1

Now it came to pass in the seventh month that Ishmael the son of Nethaniah, the son of Elishama, of the royal family and of the officers of the king, came with ten men to Gedaliah the son of Ahikam, at Mizpah. And there they ate bread together in Mizpah.

Jer.41.1

But in midautumn, Ishmael son of Nethaniah and grandson of Elishama, who was a member of the royal family, arrived in Mizpah accompanied by ten men. Gedaliah invited them to dinner. While they were eating,

Jer.41.2

Ishmael and his ten men jumped to their feet and knocked Gedaliah down and killed him, killed the man the king of Babylon had appointed governor of the land.

Jer.41.2

Ishmael son of Nethaniah and the ten men who were with him got up and struck down Gedaliah son of Ahikam, the son of Shaphan, with the sword, killing the one whom the king of Babylon had appointed as governor over the land.

Jer.41.2

Then Ishmael the son of Nethaniah, and the ten men who were with him, arose and struck Gedaliah the son of Ahikam, the son of Shaphan, with the sword, and killed him whom the king of Babylon had made governor over the land.

Jer.41.2

Ishmael and his ten men suddenly drew their swords and killed Gedaliah, whom the king of Babylon had appointed governor.

Jer.41.3

Ishmael also killed all the Judeans who were with Gedaliah in Mizpah, as well as the Chaldean soldiers who were stationed there.

Jer.41.3

Ishmael also killed all the Jews who were with Gedaliah at Mizpah, as well as the Babylonian soldiers who were there.

Jer.41.3

Ishmael also struck down all the Jews who were with him, that is, with Gedaliah at Mizpah, and the Chaldeans who were found there, the men of war.

Jer.41.3

Then they went out and slaughtered all the Judean officials and Babylonian soldiers who were with Gedaliah at Mizpah.

Jer.41.4

On the second day after the murder of Gedaliah--no one yet knew of it--

Jer.41.4

The day after Gedaliah's assassination, before anyone knew about it,

Jer.41.4

And it happened, on the second day after he had killed Gedaliah, when as yet no one knew it,

Jer.41.4

The next day, before anyone had heard about Gedaliah's murder,

Jer.41.5

men arrived from Shechem, Shiloh, and Samaria, eighty of them, with their beards shaved, their clothing ripped, and gashes on their bodies. They were pilgrims carrying grain offerings and incense on their way to worship at the Temple in Jerusalem.

Jer.41.5

eighty men who had shaved off their beards, torn their clothes and cut themselves came from Shechem, Shiloh and Samaria, bringing grain offerings and incense with them to the house of the LORD.

Jer.41.5

that certain men came from Shechem, from Shiloh, and from Samaria, eighty men with their beards shaved and their clothes torn, having cut themselves, with offerings and incense in their hand, to bring them to the house of the LORD.

Jer.41.5

eighty men arrived from Shechem, Shiloh, and Samaria. They had come to worship at the Temple of the LORD. They had shaved off their beards, torn their clothes, and cut themselves, and had brought along grain offerings and incense.

Jer.41.6

Ishmael son of Nethaniah went out from Mizpah to welcome them, weeping ostentatiously. When he greeted them he invited them in: "Come and meet Gedaliah son of Ahikam."

Jer.41.6

Ishmael son of Nethaniah went out from Mizpah to meet them, weeping as he went. When he met them, he said, "Come to Gedaliah son of Ahikam."

Jer.41.6

Now Ishmael the son of Nethaniah went out from Mizpah to meet them, weeping as he went along; and it happened as he met them that he said to them, "Come to Gedaliah the son of Ahikam!"

Jer.41.6

Ishmael left Mizpah to meet them, weeping as he went. When he reached them, he said, "Oh, come and see what has happened to Gedaliah!"

Jer.41.7

But as soon as they were inside the city, Ishmael son of Nethaniah and his henchmen slaughtered the pilgrims and dumped the bodies in a cistern.

Jer.41.7

When they went into the city, Ishmael son of Nethaniah and the men who were with him slaughtered them and threw them into a cistern.

Jer.41.7

So it was, when they came into the midst of the city, that Ishmael the son of Nethaniah killed them and cast them into the midst of a pit, he and the men who were with him.

Jer.41.7

But as soon as they were all inside the town, Ishmael and his men killed all but ten of them and threw their bodies into a cistern.

Jer.41.8

Ten of the men talked their way out of the massacre. They bargained with Ishmael, "Don't kill us. We have a hidden store of wheat, barley, olive oil, and honey out in the fields." So he held back and didn't kill them with their fellow pilgrims.

Jer.41.8

But ten of them said to Ishmael, "Don't kill us! We have wheat and barley, oil and honey, hidden in a field." So he let them alone and did not kill them with the others.

Jer.41.8

But ten men were found among them who said to Ishmael, "Do not kill us, for we have treasures of wheat, barley, oil, and honey in the field." So he desisted and did not kill them among their brethren.

Jer.41.8

The other ten had talked Ishmael into letting them go by promising to bring him their stores of wheat, barley, oil, and honey that they had hidden away.

Jer.41.9

Ishmael's reason for dumping the bodies into a cistern was to cover up the earlier murder of Gedaliah. The cistern had been built by king Asa as a defense against Baasha king of Israel. This was the cistern that Ishmael son of Nethaniah filled with the slaughtered men.

Jer.41.9

Now the cistern where he threw all the bodies of the men he had killed along with Gedaliah was the one King Asa had made as part of his defense against Baasha king of Israel. Ishmael son of Nethaniah filled it with the dead.

Jer.41.9

Now the pit into which Ishmael had cast all the dead bodies of the men whom he had slain, because of Gedaliah, was the same one Asa the king had made for fear of Baasha king of Israel. Ishmael the son of Nethaniah filled it with the slain.

Jer.41.9

The cistern where Ishmael dumped the bodies of the men he murdered was the large one made by King Asa when he fortified Mizpah to protect himself against King Baasha of Israel. Ishmael son of Nethaniah filled it with corpses.

Jer.41.10

Ishmael then took everyone else in Mizpah, including the king's daughters entrusted to the care of Gedaliah son of Ahikam by Nebuzaradan the captain of the bodyguard, as prisoners. Rounding up the prisoners, Ishmael son of Nethaniah proceeded to take them over into the country of Ammon.

Jer.41.10

Ishmael made captives of all the rest of the people who were in Mizpah-the king's daughters along with all the others who were left there, over whom Nebuzaradan commander of the imperial guard had appointed Gedaliah son of Ahikam. Ishmael son of Nethaniah took them captive and set out to cross over to the Ammonites.

Jer.41.10

Then Ishmael carried away captive all the rest of the people who were in Mizpah, the king's daughters and all the people who remained in Mizpah, whom Nebuzaradan the captain of the guard had committed to Gedaliah the son of Ahikam. And Ishmael the son of Nethaniah carried them away captive and departed to go over to the Ammonites.

Jer.41.10

Ishmael made captives of the king's daughters and the other people who had been left under Gedaliah's care in Mizpah by Nebuzaradan, captain of the guard. Taking them with him, he started back toward the land of Ammon.

Jer.41.11

Johanan son of Kareah and all the army officers with him heard about the atrocities committed by Ishmael son of Nethaniah.

Jer.41.11

When Johanan son of Kareah and all the army officers who were with him heard about all the crimes Ishmael son of Nethaniah had committed,

Jer.41.11

But when Johanan the son of Kareah and all the captains of the forces that were with him heard of all the evil that Ishmael the son of Nethaniah had done,

Jer.41.11

But when Johanan son of Kareah and the rest of the guerrilla leaders heard what Ishmael had done,

Jer.41.12

They set off at once after Ishmael son of Nethaniah. They found him at the large pool at Gibeon.

Jer.41.12

they took all their men and went to fight Ishmael son of Nethaniah. They caught up with him near the great pool in Gibeon.

Jer.41.12

they took all the men and went to fight with Ishmael the son of Nethaniah; and they found him by the great pool that is in Gibeon.

Jer.41.12

they took all their men and set out to stop him. They caught up with him at the pool near Gibeon.

Jer.41.13

When all the prisoners from Mizpah who had been taken by Ishmael saw Johanan son of Kareah and the army officers with him, they couldn't believe their eyes. They were so happy!

Jer.41.13

When all the people Ishmael had with him saw Johanan son of Kareah and the army officers who were with him, they were glad.

Jer.41.13

So it was, when all the people who were with Ishmael saw Johanan the son of Kareah, and all the captains of the forces who were with him, that they were glad.

Jer.41.13

The people Ishmael had captured shouted for joy when they saw Johanan and his men.

Jer.41.14

They all rallied around Johanan son of Kareah and headed back home.

Jer.41.14

All the people Ishmael had taken captive at Mizpah turned and went over to Johanan son of Kareah.

Jer.41.14

Then all the people whom Ishmael had carried away captive from Mizpah turned around and came back, and went to Johanan the son of Kareah.

Jer.41.14

And all the captives from Mizpah escaped and began to help Johanan.

Jer.41.15

But Ishmael son of Nethaniah got away, escaping from Johanan with eight men into the land of Ammon.

Jer.41.15

But Ishmael son of Nethaniah and eight of his men escaped from Johanan and fled to the Ammonites.

Jer.41.15

But Ishmael the son of Nethaniah escaped from Johanan with eight men and went to the Ammonites.

Jer.41.15

Meanwhile, Ishmael and eight of his men escaped from Johanan into the land of Ammon.

Jer.41.16

Then Johanan son of Kareah and the army officers with him gathered together what was left of the people whom Ishmael son of Nethaniah had taken prisoner from Mizpah after the murder of Gedaliah son of Ahikam--men, women, children, eunuchs--and brought them back from Gibeon.

Jer.41.16

Then Johanan son of Kareah and all the army officers who were with him led away all the survivors from Mizpah whom he had recovered from Ishmael son of Nethaniah after he had assassinated Gedaliah son of Ahikam: the soldiers, women, children and court officials he had brought from Gibeon.

Jer.41.16

Then Johanan the son of Kareah, and all the captains of the forces that were with him, took from Mizpah all the rest of the people whom he had recovered from Ishmael the son of Nethaniah after he had murdered Gedaliah the son of Ahikam--the mighty men of war and the women and the children and the eunuchs, whom he had brought back from Gibeon.

Jer.41.16

Then Johanan son of Kareah and his officers led away all the people they had rescued--warriors, women, children, and palace officials.

Jer.41.17

They set out at once for Egypt to get away from the Chaldeans, stopping on the way at Geruth-kimham near Bethlehem.

Jer.41.17

And they went on, stopping at Geruth Kimham near Bethlehem on their way to Egypt

Jer.41.17

And they departed and dwelt in the habitation of Chimham, which is near Bethlehem, as they went on their way to Egypt,

Jer.41.17

They took them all to the village of Geruth-kimham near Bethlehem, where they prepared to leave for Egypt.

Jer.41.18

They were afraid of what the Chaldeans might do in retaliation of Ishmael son of Nethaniah's murder of Gedaliah son of Ahikam, whom the king of Babylon had appointed as governor of the country.

Jer.41.18

to escape the Babylonians. They were afraid of them because Ishmael son of Nethaniah had killed Gedaliah son of Ahikam, whom the king of Babylon had appointed as governor over the land.

Jer.41.18

because of the Chaldeans; for they were afraid of them, because Ishmael the son of Nethaniah had murdered Gedaliah the son of Ahikam, whom the king of Babylon had made governor in the land.

Jer.41.18

They were afraid of what the Babylonians would do when they heard that Ishmael had killed Gedaliah, the governor appointed by the Babylonian king.

Jer.42.1

All the army officers, led by Johanan son of Kareah and Jezaniah son of Hoshaiah, accompanied by all the people, small and great,

Jer.42.1

Then all the army officers, including Johanan son of Kareah and Jezaniah son of Hoshaiah, and all the people from the least to the greatest approached

Jer.42.1

Now all the captains of the forces, Johanan the son of Kareah, Jezaniah the son of Hoshaiah, and all the people, from the least to the greatest, came near

Jer.42.1

Then all the army officers, including Johanan son of Kareah and Jezaniah son of Hoshaiah, and all the people, from the least to the greatest, approached

Jer.42.2

came to Jeremiah the prophet and said, "We have a request. Please listen. Pray to your GOD for us, what's left of us. You can see for yourself how few we are!

Jer.42.2

Jeremiah the prophet and said to him, "Please hear our petition and pray to the LORD your God for this entire remnant. For as you now see, though we were once many, now only a few are left.

Jer.42.2

and said to Jeremiah the prophet, "Please, let our petition be acceptable to you, and pray for us to the LORD your God, for all this remnant (since we are left but a few of many, as you can see),

Jer.42.2

Jeremiah the prophet. They said, "Please pray to the LORD your God for us. As you know, we are only a tiny remnant compared to what we were before.

Jer.42.3

Pray that your GOD will tell us the way we should go and what we should do."

Jer.42.3

Pray that the LORD your God will tell us where we should go and what we should do."

Jer.42.3

that the LORD your God may show us the way in which we should walk and the thing we should do."

Jer.42.3

Beg the LORD your God to show us what to do and where to go."

Jer.42.4

Jeremiah the prophet said, "I hear your request. And I will pray to your GOD as you have asked. Whatever GOD says, I'll pass on to you. I'll tell you everything, holding nothing back."

Jer.42.4

"I have heard you," replied Jeremiah the prophet. "I will certainly pray to the LORD your God as you have requested; I will tell you everything the LORD says and will keep nothing back from you."

Jer.42.4

Then Jeremiah the prophet said to them, "I have heard. Indeed, I will pray to the LORD your God according to your words, and it shall be, that whatever the LORD answers you, I will declare it to you. I will keep nothing back from you."

Jer.42.4

"All right," Jeremiah replied. "I will pray to the LORD your God, and I will tell you everything he says. I will hide nothing from you."

Jer.42.5

They said to Jeremiah, "Let GOD be our witness, a true and faithful witness against us, if we don't do everything that your GOD directs you to tell us.

Jer.42.5

Then they said to Jeremiah, "May the LORD be a true and faithful witness against us if we do not act in accordance with everything the LORD your God sends you to tell us.

Jer.42.5

So they said to Jeremiah, "Let the LORD be a true and faithful witness between us, if we do not do according to everything which the LORD your God sends us by you.

Jer.42.5

Then they said to Jeremiah, "May the LORD your God be a faithful witness against us if we refuse to obey whatever he tells us to do!

Jer.42.6

Whether we like it or not, we'll do it. We'll obey whatever our GOD tells us. Yes, count on us. We'll do it."

Jer.42.6

Whether it is favorable or unfavorable, we will obey the LORD our God, to whom we are sending you, so that it will go well with us, for we will obey the LORD our God."

Jer.42.6

Whether it is pleasing or displeasing, we will obey the voice of the LORD our God to whom we send you, that it may be well with us when we obey the voice of the LORD our God."

Jer.42.6

Whether we like it or not, we will obey the LORD our God to whom we send you with our plea. For if we obey him, everything will turn out well for us."

Jer.42.7

Ten days later GOD's Message came to Jeremiah.

Jer.42.7

Ten days later the word of the LORD came to Jeremiah.

Jer.42.7

And it happened after ten days that the word of the LORD came to Jeremiah.

Jer.42.7

Ten days later, the LORD gave his reply to Jeremiah.

Jer.42.8

He called together Johanan son of Kareah and all the army officers with him, including all the people, regardless of how much clout they had.

Jer.42.8

So he called together Johanan son of Kareah and all the army officers who were with him and all the people from the least to the greatest.

Jer.42.8

Then he called Johanan the son of Kareah, all the captains of the forces which were with him, and all the people from the least even to the greatest,

Jer.42.8

So he called for Johanan son of Kareah and the army officers, and for all the people, from the least to the greatest.

Jer.42.9

He then spoke: "This is the Message from GOD, the God of Israel, to whom you sent me to present your prayer.

Jer.42.9

He said to them, "This is what the LORD, the God of Israel, to whom you sent me to present your petition, says:

Jer.42.9

and said to them, "Thus says the LORD, the God of Israel, to whom you sent me to present your petition before Him:

Jer.42.9

He said to them, "You sent me to the LORD, the God of Israel, with your request, and this is his reply:

Jer.42.10

He says, "If you are ready to stick it out in this land, I will build you up and not drag you down, I will plant you and not pull you up like a weed. I feel deep compassion on account of the doom I have visited on you.

Jer.42.10

'If you stay in this land, I will build you up and not tear you down; I will plant you and not uproot you, for I am grieved over the disaster I have inflicted on you.

Jer.42.10

"If you will still remain in this land, then I will build you and not pull you down, and I will plant you and not pluck you up. For I relent concerning the disaster that I have brought upon you.

Jer.42.10

`Stay here in this land. If you do, I will build you up and not tear you down; I will plant you and not uproot you. For I am sorry for all the punishment I have had to bring upon you.

Jer.42.11

You don't have to fear the king of Babylon. Your fears are for nothing. I'm on your side, ready to save and deliver you from anything he might do.

Jer.42.11

Do not be afraid of the king of Babylon, whom you now fear. Do not be afraid of him, declares the LORD, for I am with you and will save you and deliver you from his hands.

Jer.42.11

Do not be afraid of the king of Babylon, of whom you are afraid; do not be afraid of him,' says the LORD, "for I am with you, to save you and deliver you from his hand.

Jer.42.11

Do not fear the king of Babylon anymore, says the LORD. For I am with you and will save you and rescue you from his power.

Jer.42.12

I'll pour mercy on you. What's more, he will show you mercy! He'll let you come back to your very own land.'

Jer.42.12

I will show you compassion so that he will have compassion on you and restore you to your land.'

Jer.42.12

And I will show you mercy, that he may have mercy on you and cause you to return to your own land.'

Jer.42.12

I will be merciful to you by making him kind, so he will let you stay here in your land.'

Jer.42.13

"But do not say, "We're not staying around this place,' refusing to obey the command of your GOD

Jer.42.13

"However, if you say, 'We will not stay in this land,' and so disobey the LORD your God,

Jer.42.13

"But if you say, "We will not dwell in this land,' disobeying the voice of the LORD your God,

Jer.42.13

"But if you refuse to obey the LORD your God and say, `We will not stay here,'

Jer.42.14

and saying instead, "No! We're off to Egypt, where things are peaceful--no wars, no attacking armies, plenty of food. We're going to live there.' If

Jer.42.14

and if you say, 'No, we will go and live in Egypt, where we will not see war or hear the trumpet or be hungry for bread,'

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saying, "No, but we will go to the land of Egypt where we shall see no war, nor hear the sound of the trumpet, nor be hungry for bread, and there we will dwell'--

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and if you insist on going to live in Egypt where you think you will be free from war, famine, and alarms,

Jer.42.15

what's left of Judah is headed down that road, then listen to GOD's Message. This is what GOD-of-the-Angel-Armies says: "If you have determined to go to Egypt and make that your home,

Jer.42.15

then hear the word of the LORD, O remnant of Judah. This is what the LORD Almighty, the God of Israel, says: 'If you are determined to go to Egypt and you do go to settle there,

Jer.42.15

Then hear now the word of the LORD, O remnant of Judah! Thus says the LORD of hosts, the God of Israel: "If you wholly set your faces to enter Egypt, and go to dwell there,

Jer.42.15

then this is what the LORD says to the remnant of Judah. The LORD Almighty, the God of Israel, says: `If you insist on going to Egypt,

Jer.42.16

then the very wars you fear will catch up with you in Egypt and the starvation you dread will track you down in Egypt. You'll die there!

Jer.42.16

then the sword you fear will overtake you there, and the famine you dread will follow you into Egypt, and there you will die.

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then it shall be that the sword which you feared shall overtake you there in the land of Egypt; the famine of which you were afraid shall follow close after you there in Egypt; and there you shall die.

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the war and famine you fear will follow close behind you, and you will die there.

Jer.42.17

Every last one of you who is determined to go to Egypt and make it your home will either be killed, starve, or get sick and die. No survivors, not one! No one will escape the doom that I'll bring upon you.'

Jer.42.17

Indeed, all who are determined to go to Egypt to settle there will die by the sword, famine and plague; not one of them will survive or escape the disaster I will bring on them.'

Jer.42.17

So shall it be with all the men who set their faces to go to Egypt to dwell there. They shall die by the sword, by famine, and by pestilence. And none of them shall remain or escape from the disaster that I will bring upon them.'

Jer.42.17

That is the fate awaiting every one of you who insists on going to live in Egypt. Yes, you will die from war, famine, and disease. None of you will escape from the disaster I will bring upon you there.'

Jer.42.18

"This is the Message from GOD-of-the-Angel-Armies, the God of Israel: "In the same way that I swept the citizens of Jerusalem away with my anger and wrath, I'll do the same thing all over again in Egypt. You'll end up being cursed, reviled, ridiculed, and mocked. And you'll never see your homeland again.

Jer.42.18

This is what the LORD Almighty, the God of Israel, says: 'As my anger and wrath have been poured out on those who lived in Jerusalem, so will my wrath be poured out on you when you go to Egypt. You will be an object of cursing and horror, of condemnation and reproach; you will never see this place again.'

Jer.42.18

"For thus says the LORD of hosts, the God of Israel: "As My anger and My fury have been poured out on the inhabitants of Jerusalem, so will My fury be poured out on you when you enter Egypt. And you shall be an oath, an astonishment, a curse, and a reproach; and you shall see this place no more.'

Jer.42.18

"For the LORD Almighty, the God of Israel, says: `Just as my anger and fury were poured out on the people of Jerusalem, so they will be poured out on you when you enter Egypt. You will become an object of damnation, horror, cursing, and mockery. And you will never see your homeland again.'

Jer.42.19

'"GOD has plainly told you, you leftovers from Judah, "Don't go to Egypt.' Could anything be plainer? I warn you this day

Jer.42.19

"O remnant of Judah, the LORD has told you, 'Do not go to Egypt.' Be sure of this: I warn you today

Jer.42.19

"The LORD has said concerning you, O remnant of Judah, "Do not go to Egypt!' Know certainly that I have admonished you this day.

Jer.42.19

"Listen, you remnant of Judah. The LORD has told you: `Do not go to Egypt!' Don't forget this warning I have given you today.

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that you are living out a fantasy. You're making a fatal mistake. "Didn't you just now send me to your GOD, saying, "Pray for us to our GOD. Tell us everything that GOD says and we'll do it all'?

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that you made a fatal mistake when you sent me to the LORD your God and said, 'Pray to the LORD our God for us; tell us everything he says and we will do it.'

Jer.42.20

For you were hypocrites in your hearts when you sent me to the LORD your God, saying, "Pray for us to the LORD our God, and according to all that the LORD your God says, so declare to us and we will do it.'

Jer.42.20

For you were deceitful when you sent me to pray to the LORD your God for you, saying, `Just tell us what the LORD our God says, and we will do it!'

Jer.42.21

"Well, now I've told you, told you everything he said, and you haven't obeyed a word of it, not a single word of what your GOD sent me to tell you.

Jer.42.21

I have told you today, but you still have not obeyed the LORD your God in all he sent me to tell you.

Jer.42.21

And I have this day declared it to you, but you have not obeyed the voice of the LORD your God, or anything which He has sent you by me.

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And today I have told you exactly what he said, but you will not obey the LORD your God any better now than you have in the past.

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So now let me tell you what will happen next: You'll be killed, you'll starve to death, you'll get sick and die in the wonderful country where you've determined to go and live."

Jer.42.22

So now, be sure of this: You will die by the sword, famine and plague in the place where you want to go to settle."

Jer.42.22

Now therefore, know certainly that you shall die by the sword, by famine, and by pestilence in the place where you desire to go to dwell."

Jer.42.22

So you can be sure that you will die from war, famine, and disease in Egypt, where you insist on going."

1Tim.4.1

The Spirit makes it clear that as time goes on, some are going to give up on the faith and chase after demonic illusions put forth by professional liars.

1Tim.4.1

The Spirit clearly says that in later times some will abandon the faith and follow deceiving spirits and things taught by demons.

1Tim.4.1

Now the Spirit expressly says that in latter times some will depart from the faith, giving heed to deceiving spirits and doctrines of demons,

1Tim.4.1

Now the Holy Spirit tells us clearly that in the last times some will turn away from what we believe; they will follow lying spirits and teachings that come from demons.

1Tim.4.2

These liars have lied so well and for so long that they've lost their capacity for truth.

1Tim.4.2

Such teachings come through hypocritical liars, whose consciences have been seared as with a hot iron.

1Tim.4.2

speaking lies in hypocrisy, having their own conscience seared with a hot iron,

1Tim.4.2

These teachers are hypocrites and liars. They pretend to be religious, but their consciences are dead.

1Tim.4.3

They will tell you not to get married. They'll tell you not to eat this or that food--perfectly good food God created to be eaten heartily and with thanksgiving by Christians!

1Tim.4.3

They forbid people to marry and order them to abstain from certain foods, which God created to be received with thanksgiving by those who believe and who know the truth.

1Tim.4.3

forbidding to marry, and commanding to abstain from foods which God created to be received with thanksgiving by those who believe and know the truth.

1Tim.4.3

They will say it is wrong to be married and wrong to eat certain foods. But God created those foods to be eaten with thanksgiving by people who know and believe the truth.

1Tim.4.4

Everything God created is good, and to be received with thanks. Nothing is to be sneered at and thrown out.

1Tim.4.4

For everything God created is good, and nothing is to be rejected if it is received with thanksgiving,

1Tim.4.4

For every creature of God is good, and nothing is to be refused if it is received with thanksgiving;

1Tim.4.4

Since everything God created is good, we should not reject any of it. We may receive it gladly, with thankful hearts.

1Tim.4.5

God's Word and our prayers make every item in creation holy.

1Tim.4.5

because it is consecrated by the word of God and prayer.

1Tim.4.5

for it is sanctified by the word of God and prayer.

1Tim.4.5

For we know it is made holy by the word of God and prayer.

1Tim.4.6

You've been raised on the Message of the faith and have followed sound teaching. Now pass on this counsel to the Christians there, and you'll be a good servant of Jesus.

1Tim.4.6

If you point these things out to the brothers, you will be a good minister of Christ Jesus, brought up in the truths of the faith and of the good teaching that you have followed.

1Tim.4.6

If you instruct the brethren in these things, you will be a good minister of Jesus Christ, nourished in the words of faith and of the good doctrine which you have carefully followed.

1Tim.4.6

If you explain this to the brothers and sisters, you will be doing your duty as a worthy servant of Christ Jesus, one who is fed by the message of faith and the true teaching you have followed.

1Tim.4.7

Stay clear of silly stories that get dressed up as religion. Exercise daily in God--no spiritual flabbiness, please!

1Tim.4.7

Have nothing to do with godless myths and old wives' tales; rather, train yourself to be godly.

1Tim.4.7

But reject profane and old wives' fables, and exercise yourself toward godliness.

1Tim.4.7

Do not waste time arguing over godless ideas and old wives' tales. Spend your time and energy in training yourself for spiritual fitness.

1Tim.4.8

Workouts in the gymnasium are useful, but a disciplined life in God is far more so, making you fit both today and forever.

1Tim.4.8

For physical training is of some value, but godliness has value for all things, holding promise for both the present life and the life to come.

1Tim.4.8

For bodily exercise profits a little, but godliness is profitable for all things, having promise of the life that now is and of that which is to come.

1Tim.4.8

Physical exercise has some value, but spiritual exercise is much more important, for it promises a reward in both this life and the next.

1Tim.4.9

You can count on this. Take it to heart.

1Tim.4.9

This is a trustworthy saying that deserves full acceptance

1Tim.4.9

This is a faithful saying and worthy of all acceptance.

1Tim.4.9

This is true, and everyone should accept it.

1Tim.4.10

This is why we've thrown ourselves into this venture so totally. We're banking on the living God, Savior of all men and women, especially believers.

1Tim.4.10

(and for this we labor and strive), that we have put our hope in the living God, who is the Savior of all men, and especially of those who believe.

1Tim.4.10

For to this end we both labor and suffer reproach, because we trust in the living God, who is the Savior of all men, especially of those who believe.

1Tim.4.10

We work hard and suffer much in order that people will believe the truth, for our hope is in the living God, who is the Savior of all people, and particularly of those who believe.

1Tim.4.11

Get the word out. Teach all these things.

1Tim.4.11

Command and teach these things.

1Tim.4.11

These things command and teach.

1Tim.4.11

Teach these things and insist that everyone learn them.

1Tim.4.12

And don't let anyone put you down because you're young. Teach believers with your life: by word, by demeanor, by love, by faith, by integrity.

1Tim.4.12

Don't let anyone look down on you because you are young, but set an example for the believers in speech, in life, in love, in faith and in purity.

1Tim.4.12

Let no one despise your youth, but be an example to the believers in word, in conduct, in love, in spirit, in faith, in purity.

1Tim.4.12

Don't let anyone think less of you because you are young. Be an example to all believers in what you teach, in the way you live, in your love, your faith, and your purity.

1Tim.4.13

Stay at your post reading Scripture, giving counsel, teaching.

1Tim.4.13

Until I come, devote yourself to the public reading of Scripture, to preaching and to teaching.

1Tim.4.13

Till I come, give attention to reading, to exhortation, to doctrine.

1Tim.4.13

Until I get there, focus on reading the Scriptures to the church, encouraging the believers, and teaching them.

1Tim.4.14

And that special gift of ministry you were given when the leaders of the church laid hands on you and prayed--keep that dusted off and in use.

1Tim.4.14

Do not neglect your gift, which was given you through a prophetic message when the body of elders laid their hands on you.

1Tim.4.14

Do not neglect the gift that is in you, which was given to you by prophecy with the laying on of the hands of the eldership.

1Tim.4.14

Do not neglect the spiritual gift you received through the prophecies spoken to you when the elders of the church laid their hands on you.

1Tim.4.15

Cultivate these things. Immerse yourself in them. The people will all see you mature right before their eyes!

1Tim.4.15

Be diligent in these matters; give yourself wholly to them, so that everyone may see your progress.

1Tim.4.15

Meditate on these things; give yourself entirely to them, that your progress may be evident to all.

1Tim.4.15

Give your complete attention to these matters. Throw yourself into your tasks so that everyone will see your progress.

1Tim.4.16

Keep a firm grasp on both your character and your teaching. Don't be diverted. Just keep at it. Both you and those who hear you will experience salvation.

1Tim.4.16

Watch your life and doctrine closely. Persevere in them, because if you do, you will save both yourself and your hearers.

1Tim.4.16

Take heed to yourself and to the doctrine. Continue in them, for in doing this you will save both yourself and those who hear you.

1Tim.4.16

Keep a close watch on yourself and on your teaching. Stay true to what is right, and God will save you and those who hear you.

Prov.25.11

The right word at the right time is like a custom-made piece of jewelry,

Prov.25.11

A word aptly spoken is like apples of gold in settings of silver.

Prov.25.11

A word fitly spoken is like apples of gold In settings of silver.

Prov.25.11

Timely advice is as lovely as golden apples in a silver basket.

Prov.25.12

And a wise friend's timely reprimand is like a gold ring slipped on your finger.

Prov.25.12

Like an earring of gold or an ornament of fine gold is a wise man's rebuke to a listening ear.

Prov.25.12

Like an earring of gold and an ornament of fine gold Is a wise rebuker to an obedient ear.

Prov.25.12

Valid criticism is as treasured by the one who heeds it as jewelry made from finest gold.

Prov.25.13

Reliable friends who do what they say are like cool drinks in sweltering heat--refreshing!

Prov.25.13

Like the coolness of snow at harvest time is a trustworthy messenger to those who send him; he refreshes the spirit of his masters.

Prov.25.13

Like the cold of snow in time of harvest Is a faithful messenger to those who send him, For he refreshes the soul of his masters.

Prov.25.13

Faithful messengers are as refreshing as snow in the heat of summer. They revive the spirit of their employer.

Prov.25.14

Like billowing clouds that bring no rain is the person who talks big but never produces.

Prov.25.14

Like clouds and wind without rain is a man who boasts of gifts he does not give.

Prov.25.14

Whoever falsely boasts of giving Is like clouds and wind without rain.

Prov.25.14

A person who doesn't give a promised gift is like clouds and wind that don't bring rain.

Prov.25.15

Patient persistence pierces through indifference; gentle speech breaks down rigid defenses.

Prov.25.15

Through patience a ruler can be persuaded, and a gentle tongue can break a bone.

Prov.25.15

By long forbearance a ruler is persuaded, And a gentle tongue breaks a bone.

Prov.25.15

Patience can persuade a prince, and soft speech can crush strong opposition.

Prov.25.16

When you're given a box of candy, don't gulp it all down; eat too much chocolate and you'll make yourself sick;

Prov.25.16

If you find honey, eat just enough- too much of it, and you will vomit.

Prov.25.16

Have you found honey? Eat only as much as you need, Lest you be filled with it and vomit.

Prov.25.16

Do you like honey? Don't eat too much of it, or it will make you sick!

Prov.25.17

And when you find a friend, don't outwear your welcome; show up at all hours and he'll soon get fed up.

Prov.25.17

Seldom set foot in your neighbor's house- too much of you, and he will hate you.

Prov.25.17

Seldom set foot in your neighbor's house, Lest he become weary of you and hate you.

Prov.25.17

Don't visit your neighbors too often, or you will wear out your welcome.

Prov.25.18

Anyone who tells lies against the neighbors in court or on the street is a loose cannon.

Prov.25.18

Like a club or a sword or a sharp arrow is the man who gives false testimony against his neighbor.

Prov.25.18

A man who bears false witness against his neighbor Is like a club, a sword, and a sharp arrow.

Prov.25.18

Telling lies about others is as harmful as hitting them with an ax, wounding them with a sword, or shooting them with a sharp arrow.

Prov.25.19

Trusting a double-crosser when you're in trouble is like biting down on an abscessed tooth.

Prov.25.19

Like a bad tooth or a lame foot is reliance on the unfaithful in times of trouble.

Prov.25.19

Confidence in an unfaithful man in time of trouble Is like a bad tooth and a foot out of joint.

Prov.25.19

Putting confidence in an unreliable person is like chewing with a toothache or walking on a broken foot.

Prov.25.20

Singing light songs to the heavyhearted is like pouring salt in their wounds.

Prov.25.20

Like one who takes away a garment on a cold day, or like vinegar poured on soda, is one who sings songs to a heavy heart.

Prov.25.20

Like one who takes away a garment in cold weather, And like vinegar on soda, Is one who sings songs to a heavy heart.

Prov.25.20

Singing cheerful songs to a person whose heart is heavy is as bad as stealing someone's jacket in cold weather or rubbing salt in a wound.