Jeremiah 26:3

Contemporary English Version 1995

Maybe the people will listen this time. And if they stop doing wrong, I will change my mind and not punish them for their sins.

Cross References

Jeremiah 36:3

then read it to the people of Judah. Maybe they will stop sinning when they hear what terrible things I plan for them. And if they turn back to me, I will forgive them.”

Jonah 4:2

So he prayed: Our Lord, I knew from the very beginning that you wouldn't destroy Nineveh. That's why I left my own country and headed for Spain. You are a kind and merciful God, and you are very patient. You always show love, and you don't like to punish anyone.

Jeremiah 36:7

The Lord is furious, and if the people hear how he is going to punish them, maybe they will ask to be forgiven.

Ezekiel 12:3

So before it gets dark, here is what I want you to do. Pack a few things as though you were going to be taken away as a prisoner. Then go outside where everyone can see you and walk around from place to place. Maybe as they watch, they will realize what rebels they are.

Hosea 11:9

Israel, I won't lose my temper and destroy you again. I am the Holy God— not merely some human, and I won't stay angry.

Joel 2:14

I am the Lord your God. Perhaps I will change my mind and treat you with mercy. Then you will be blessed with enough grain and wine for offering sacrifices to me.

Jeremiah 26:19

Then the leaders continued: No one put Micah to death for saying that. Instead, King Hezekiah prayed to the Lord with fear and trembling and asked him to have mercy. Then the Lord decided not to destroy Jerusalem, even though he had already said he would. People of Judah, if Jeremiah is killed, we will bring a terrible disaster on ourselves.

Ezekiel 18:21

Suppose wicked people stop sinning and start obeying my laws and doing right. They won't be put to death.