Jeremiah 2:30

Good News Translation

I punished you, but it did no good; you would not let me correct you. Like a raging lion, you have murdered your prophets.

Cross References

1 Kings 19:10

He answered, “Lord God Almighty, I have always served you—you alone. But the people of Israel have broken their covenant with you, torn down your altars, and killed all your prophets. I am the only one left—and they are trying to kill me!”

1 Kings 19:14

He answered, “Lord God Almighty, I have always served you—you alone. But the people of Israel have broken their covenant with you, torn down your altars, and killed all your prophets. I am the only one left—and they are trying to kill me.”

2 Chronicles 24:21

King Joash joined in a conspiracy against Zechariah, and on the king's orders the people stoned Zechariah in the Temple courtyard.

2 Chronicles 28:22

When his troubles were at their worst, that man Ahaz sinned against the Lord more than ever.

2 Chronicles 36:16

But they made fun of God's messengers, ignoring his words and laughing at his prophets, until at last the Lord's anger against his people was so great that there was no escape.

Nehemiah 9:26

“But your people rebelled and disobeyed you; they turned their backs on your Law. They killed the prophets who warned them, who told them to turn back to you. They insulted you time after time,

Isaiah 1:5

Why do you keep on rebelling? Do you want to be punished even more? Israel, your head is already covered with wounds, and your heart and mind are sick.

Isaiah 59:3

You are guilty of lying, violence, and murder.

Isaiah 9:13

The people of Israel have not repented; even though the Lord Almighty has punished them, they have not returned to him.

Jeremiah 31:18

“I hear the people of Israel say in grief, ‘Lord, we were like an untamed animal, but you taught us to obey. Bring us back; we are ready to return to you, the Lord our God.

Jeremiah 46:14

“Proclaim it in the towns of Egypt, in Migdol, Memphis, and Tahpanhes: ‘Get ready to defend yourselves; all you have will be destroyed in war!

Jeremiah 5:3

Surely the Lord looks for faithfulness. He struck you, but you paid no attention; he crushed you, but you refused to learn. You were stubborn and would not turn from your sins.

Jeremiah 7:28

You will tell them that their nation does not obey me, the Lord their God, or learn from their punishment. Faithfulness is dead. No longer is it even talked about.

Lamentations 4:13

But it happened, because her prophets sinned and her priests were guilty of causing the death of innocent people.

Ezekiel 22:24

“Mortal man,” he said, “tell the Israelites that their land is unholy, and so I am punishing it in my anger.

Ezekiel 24:13

Jerusalem, your immoral actions have defiled you. Although I tried to purify you, you remained defiled. You will not be pure again until you have felt the full force of my anger.

Daniel 9:13

giving us all the punishment described in the Law of Moses. But even now, O Lord our God, we have not tried to please you by turning from our sins or by following your truth.

Zephaniah 3:2

It has not listened to the Lord or accepted his discipline. It has not put its trust in the Lord or asked for his help.

Matthew 23:29

“How terrible for you, teachers of the Law and Pharisees! You hypocrites! You make fine tombs for the prophets and decorate the monuments of those who lived good lives;

Acts 7:52

Was there any prophet that your ancestors did not persecute? They killed God's messengers, who long ago announced the coming of his righteous Servant. And now you have betrayed and murdered him.

1 Thessalonians 2:15

who killed the Lord Jesus and the prophets, and persecuted us. How displeasing they are to God! How hostile they are to everyone!

Revelation 16:9

They were burned by the fierce heat, and they cursed the name of God, who has authority over these plagues. But they would not turn from their sins and praise his greatness.