Jeremiah 6:29

Contemporary English Version (Anglicised) 2012

Silver can be purified in a fiery furnace, but my people are too wicked to be made pure, and so I have rejected them.

Cross References

Proverbs 17:3

Silver and gold are tested by flames of fire; our thoughts are tested by the LORD.

Isaiah 49:4

I said to myself, “I'm completely worn out; my time has been wasted. But I did it for the LORD God, and he will reward me.”

Jeremiah 15:19

Then the LORD told me: Stop talking like a fool! If you turn back to me and speak my message, I will let you be my prophet once again. I hope the people of Judah will accept what you say. But you can ignore their threats,

Jeremiah 9:7

And so I will purify the hearts of my people just as gold is purified in a furnace. I have no other choice.

Ezekiel 24:12

I've tried everything else. Now the rust must be burnt away.

Ezekiel 24:13

Jerusalem is so full of sin and evil that I can't get it clean, even though I have tried. It will stay filthy until I let loose my fierce anger against it.

Hosea 11:7

My people are determined to reject me for a god they think is stronger, but he can't help.

Zechariah 13:9

Then I will purify them and put them to the test, just as gold and silver are purified and tested. They will pray in my name, and I will answer them. I will say, “You are my people,” and they will reply, “You, LORD, are our God!”

1 Peter 1:7

Your faith will be like gold that has been tested in a fire. And these trials will prove that your faith is worth much more than gold that can be destroyed. They will show that you will be given praise and honour and glory when Jesus Christ returns.

1 Peter 4:12

Dear friends, don't be surprised or shocked that you are going through testing that is like walking through fire.