Jeremiah 11:18

Contemporary English Version (Anglicised) 2012

Some people plotted to kill me. And like a lamb being led to the butcher, I knew nothing about their plans. But then the LORD told me that they had planned to chop me down like a tree— fruit and all— so that no one would ever remember me again.

Cross References

Romans 3:7

Since your lies bring great honour to God by showing how truthful he is, you may ask why God still says you are a sinner.

Matthew 21:3

If anyone asks why you are doing that, just say, ‘The Lord needs them.’ Straight away he will let you have the donkeys.”

2 Kings 6:32

Then he sent a messenger to Elisha. Elisha was at home at the time, and the important leaders of Israel were meeting with him. Even before the king's messenger arrived, Elisha told the leaders, “That murderer is sending someone to cut off my head. When you see him coming, shut the door and don't let him in. I'm sure the king himself will be just behind him.”