Jeremiah 6:16

Contemporary English Version 1995

The Lord said: My people, when you stood at the crossroads, I told you, “Follow the road your ancestors took, and you will find peace.” But you refused.

Cross References

Isaiah 30:21

Whether you turn to the right or to the left, you will hear a voice saying, “This is the road! Now follow it.”

Jeremiah 18:15

But you, my people, have turned from me to burn incense to worthless idols. You have left the ancient road to follow an unknown path where you stumble over idols.

Deuteronomy 32:7

Think about past generations. Ask your parents or any of your elders. They will tell you

Jeremiah 7:23

Instead, I told them, “If you listen to me and do what I tell you, I will be your God, you will be my people, and all will go well for you.”

Colossians 2:6

You have accepted Christ Jesus as your Lord. Now keep on following him.

Isaiah 2:5

People of Israel, let's live by the light of the Lord.

John 12:35

Jesus answered, “The light will be with you for only a little longer. Walk in the light while you can. Then you won't be caught walking blindly in the dark.

Jeremiah 18:12

But I know you won't listen. You might as well answer, “We don't care what you say. We have made plans to sin, and we are going to be stubborn and do as we please!”

Jeremiah 22:21

When times were good, I warned you. But you ignored me, just as you have done since Israel was young.

Jeremiah 44:16

Jeremiah, what do we care if you speak in the Lord's name? We refuse to listen!

Hebrews 11:2

It was their faith that made our ancestors pleasing to God.

John 13:17

You know these things, and God will bless you, if you do them.

Malachi 4:4

Don't ever forget the laws and teachings I gave my servant Moses on Mount Sinai.

Hebrews 6:12

Then you would never be lazy. You would be following the example of those who had faith and were patient until God kept his promise to them.

Isaiah 8:20

what it should do.” None of those who talk like that will live to see the light of day!

Luke 16:29

Abraham answered, “Your brothers can read what Moses and the prophets wrote. They should pay attention to that.”

Isaiah 28:12

He promised you perfect peace and rest, but you refused to listen.

John 5:39

You search the Scriptures, because you think you will find eternal life in them. The Scriptures tell about me,

Acts 17:11

The people in Berea were much nicer than those in Thessalonica, and they gladly accepted the message. Day after day they studied the Scriptures to see if these things were true.

Romans 4:12

This also makes Abraham the father of everyone who is circumcised and has faith in God, as Abraham did before he was circumcised.

Jeremiah 2:25

Your shoes are worn out, and your throat is parched from running here and there to worship foreign gods. “Stop!” I shouted, but you replied, “No! I love those gods too much.”

1 Kings 8:36

listen from your home in heaven and forgive them. The people of Israel are your servants, so teach them to live right. And please send rain on the land you gave them to be theirs forever.

Psalm 116:7

and treated me so kindly that I don't need to worry anymore.

Jeremiah 12:16

They once taught my people to worship Baal. But if they admit I am the only true God, and if they let my people teach them how to worship me, these nations will also become my people.

Jeremiah 31:21

With rock piles and signposts, mark the road well, my dear people. The road by which you left by will now lead you home.

Jeremiah 42:3

Ask the Lord to tell us where he wants us to go and what he wants us to do.”

Jeremiah 50:5

You will ask the way to Zion and then come and join with me in making an agreement you won't break or forget.

Judges 2:17

In years gone by, the Israelites had been faithful to the Lord, but now they were quick to be unfaithful and to refuse even to listen to these judges. The Israelites disobeyed the Lord, and instead of worshiping him, they worshiped other gods.

2 Chronicles 19:11

Amariah the high priest will have the final say in any religious case. And Zebadiah, the leader of the Judah tribe, will have the final say in all other cases. The rest of the Levites will serve as your assistants. Be brave, and I pray that the Lord will help you do right.

Isaiah 46:9

I alone am God! There are no other gods; no one is like me. Think about what happened many years ago.

Isaiah 57:2

but in death they find peace for obeying God.

Jeremiah 7:24

But your ancestors refused to listen. They were stubborn, and whenever I wanted them to go one way, they always went the other.