Jeremiah 4:3

New International Reader's Version

Here is what the Lord is telling the people of Judah and Jerusalem. He says, “Your hearts are as hard as a field that has not been plowed. So change your ways and produce good crops. Do not plant seeds among thorns.

Cross References

Genesis 3:18

You will eat plants from the field, even though the ground produces thorns and prickly weeds.

Exodus 23:11

But during the seventh year do not plow your land or use it. Then the poor people among you can get food from it. The wild animals can eat what is left over. Do the same thing with your vineyards and your groves of olive trees.

Hosea 10:12

Your hearts are as hard as a field that has not been plowed. If you change your ways, you will produce good crops. So plant the seeds of doing what is right. Then you will harvest the fruit of your faithful love. It is time to seek the Lord. When you do, he will come and shower his blessings on you.

Matthew 13:22

The seed that fell among the thorns is like others who hear the message. But then the worries of this life and the false promises of wealth crowd it out. They keep the message from producing fruit.

Matthew 13:7

Other seed fell among thorns. The thorns grew up and crowded out the plants.

Mark 4:7

Other seed fell among thorns. The thorns grew up and crowded out the plants. So the plants did not bear grain.

Luke 8:14

The seed that fell among thorns stands for those who hear the message. But as they go on their way, they are choked by life’s worries, riches and pleasures. So they do not reach full growth.

Luke 8:7

Other seed fell among thorns. The thorns grew up with it and crowded out the plants.