Jeremiah 45:5

The Passion Translation

Are you seeking personal greatness for yourself? Do not seek it, for I am now going to bring disaster on all humanity, but I will ensure that you escape with your life wherever you may go,’ declares Yahweh.”

Cross References

Genesis 6:12

for he saw how debased the world had become, for everyone was corrupt to the core.

Psalm 131:1

Lord, my heart is meek before you. I don’t consider myself better than others. I’m content to not pursue matters that are over my head— such as your complex mysteries and wonders— that I’m not yet ready to understand.

Isaiah 66:16

For with fire and with his sword Yahweh will judge humanity— many will be the slain of Yahweh!

Jeremiah 21:9

Whoever remains in this city will die by the sword and by food shortages and by pestilence, but whoever goes out and surrenders to the Chaldeans who are besieging you will live, and they will escape with their lives.

Jeremiah 25:15

Yahweh, Israel’s God, spoke these words to me: “Jeremiah, take this cup from my hand; it is the cup of the wine of my wrath. Make all the nations to whom I send you drink from it.

Jeremiah 25:16

They will stagger as drunkards and lose their minds because of the massacres I am sending among them.”

Jeremiah 25:26

all the kings of the north, near and far, one after another, to all the kingdoms of the earth. As for the king of Babylon, he will drink from the cup last of all.

Jeremiah 25:31

The noise will resound over all the earth. For Yahweh declares: I am indicting the nations, bringing all humanity to trial, and sentencing the wicked to death.’ ”

Jeremiah 38:2

I told them: “Yahweh says that whoever stays in this city will die by sword, plague, or food shortages, but anyone who leaves the city and surrenders to the Babylonians will escape with their lives and live.

Jeremiah 39:18

I will certainly protect you so that no one will kill you. Yes, your life will be your reward because you have put your trust in me, declares Yahweh.’ ”

Romans 12:16

Live happily together in a spirit of harmony, and be as mindful of another’s worth as you are your own. Don’t live with a lofty mind-set, thinking you are too important to serve others, but be willing to do menial tasks and identify with those who are humble minded. Don’t be smug or even think for a moment that you know it all.

Hebrews 13:5

Don’t be obsessed with money but live content with what you have, for you always have God’s presence. For hasn’t he promised you, “I will never leave you, never! And I will not loosen my grip on your life!”