Jeremiah 28:9

God's Word

But the prophet who prophesied peace was recognized as a prophet that the Lord sent only if the message of the prophet came true.”

Cross References

Isaiah 44:26

He confirms the word of his servant and fulfills the plan of his messengers. He says about Jerusalem, “It will be inhabited.” He says about the cities of Judah, “They will be rebuilt.” He says about their ruins, “I will restore them.”

Jeremiah 14:13

Then I said, “Almighty Lord, prophets are saying to them, ‘You won’t see wars or famines, because I, the Lord, will give you lasting peace in this place.’ ”

Jeremiah 4:10

I said, “Almighty Lord, you certainly have deceived these people and Jerusalem. You said that everything would go well for them, but a sword is held at their throats.”

Jeremiah 6:14

They treat my people’s wounds as though they were not serious, saying, ‘Everything is alright! Everything is alright!’ But it’s not alright.

Jeremiah 8:11

They treat my dear people’s wounds as though they were not serious, saying, “Everything is alright! Everything is alright!” But it’s not alright.

Ezekiel 33:33

When all your words come true—and they certainly will come true—these people will know that a prophet has been among them.”

Deuteronomy 18:21

You may be wondering, “How can we recognize that the Lord didn’t speak this message?”

Deuteronomy 18:22

If a prophet speaks in the Lord’s name and what he says doesn’t happen or come true, then it didn’t come from the Lord. That prophet has spoken on his own authority. Never be afraid of him.