Jeremiah 28:9

The Passion Translation

But when a prophet prophesies peace, wait to see if his words come true; then you will have proof that Yahweh had truly sent him.”

Cross References

Jeremiah 6:14

They treat the wounds of my people as though they were scratches. They say, ‘Peace, everything is well,’ when there is no peace, and nothing is well.

Jeremiah 14:13

I said, “But Lord Yahweh! The prophets are prophesying: ‘You won’t experience war; neither will food shortages come upon you. God will protect you securely in this place.’ ”

Jeremiah 8:11

And they treat the wounds of my beloved people as though they were scratches. ‘Don’t worry,’ they say. ‘Peace, everything is well,’ when there is no peace, and nothing is well.

Jeremiah 4:10

In response to all this I said: “O Lord Yahweh, you have completely deceived Jerusalem and these people! You promised peace, yet even now, the blade of the sword threatens our lives.”

Ezekiel 33:33

When all your prophecies come true —and they are beginning to be fulfilled now—they will know that there has been a true prophet among them.”

Isaiah 44:26

I confirm the word of my servants and fulfill the prophecies of my messengers. I say to Jerusalem, ‘Many people will live in you again,’ and to the cities of Judah, ‘I will raise up your ruins; you will be rebuilt!’