Amos 2:12

Contemporary English Version (Anglicised) 2012

But you commanded the prophets not to speak their message, and you pressured the Nazirites into drinking wine.

Cross References

Isaiah 30:10

and have said to his messengers and prophets: Don't tell us what God has shown you and don't preach the truth. Just say what we want to hear, even if it's false.

Jeremiah 11:21

Then the LORD said: Jeremiah, some men from Anathoth say they will kill you, if you keep on speaking for me.

Jeremiah 35:5

I set out some large bowls full of wine together with some cups, and then I said to the Rechabites, “Have some wine!”

Amos 7:13

Don't do any more preaching at Bethel. The king worships here at our national temple.”

Amos 7:16

And here you are, telling me not to preach!

Micah 2:6

“Enough of your preaching!” That's what you tell me. “We won't be disgraced, so stop preaching!”

Numbers 6:2

to say to the people of Israel: If any of you want to dedicate yourself to me by vowing to become a Nazirite,

Numbers 6:3

you must no longer drink any wine or beer or use any kind of vinegar. Don't drink grape juice or eat grapes or raisins—