Jeremiah 45:5

Good News Translation

Are you looking for special treatment for yourself? Don't do it. I am bringing disaster on all people, but you will at least escape with your life, wherever you go. I, the Lord, have spoken.”

Cross References

Genesis 6:12

God looked at the world and saw that it was evil, for the people were all living evil lives.

1 Kings 3:11

and so he said to him, “Because you have asked for the wisdom to rule justly, instead of long life for yourself or riches or the death of your enemies,

1 Kings 3:9

So give me the wisdom I need to rule your people with justice and to know the difference between good and evil. Otherwise, how would I ever be able to rule this great people of yours?”

2 Kings 5:26

But Elisha said, “Wasn't I there in spirit when the man got out of his chariot to meet you? This is no time to accept money and clothes, olive groves and vineyards, sheep and cattle, or servants!

Psalm 131:1

Lord, I have given up my pride and turned away from my arrogance. I am not concerned with great matters or with subjects too difficult for me.

Isaiah 66:16

By fire and sword he will punish all the people of the world whom he finds guilty—and many will be put to death.

Jeremiah 21:9

Anyone who stays in the city will be killed in war or by starvation or disease. But those who go out and surrender to the Babylonians, who are now attacking the city, will not be killed; they will at least escape with their life.

Jeremiah 25:15

The Lord, the God of Israel, said to me, “Here is a wine cup filled with my anger. Take it to all the nations to whom I send you, and make them drink from it.

Jeremiah 25:16

When they drink from it, they will stagger and go out of their minds because of the war I am sending against them.”

Jeremiah 25:31

and the sound will echo to the ends of the earth. The Lord has a case against the nations. He will bring all people to trial and put the wicked to death. The Lord has spoken.’”

Jeremiah 38:2

the Lord had said, “Whoever stays on in the city will die in war or of starvation or disease. But those who go out and surrender to the Babylonians will not be killed; they will at least escape with their life.”

Jeremiah 39:18

I will keep you safe, and you will not be put to death. You will escape with your life because you have put your trust in me. I, the Lord, have spoken.”

Zephaniah 3:8

“Just wait,” the Lord says. “Wait for the day when I rise to accuse the nations. I have made up my mind to gather nations and kingdoms in order to let them feel the force of my anger. The whole earth will be destroyed by the fire of my fury.

Romans 12:16

Have the same concern for everyone. Do not be proud, but accept humble duties. Do not think of yourselves as wise.

Hebrews 13:5

Keep your lives free from the love of money, and be satisfied with what you have. For God has said, “I will never leave you; I will never abandon you.”