Jeremiah 1:1, 2, 17, 18, 19
Jeremiah 1:1 NLT
These are the words of Jeremiah son of Hilkiah, one of the priests from the town of Anathoth in the land of Benjamin.
Jeremiah 1:2 NLT
The LORD first gave messages to Jeremiah during the thirteenth year of the reign of Josiah son of Amon, king of Judah.
Jeremiah 1:17 NLT
“Get up and prepare for action. Go out and tell them everything I tell you to say. Do not be afraid of them, or I will make you look foolish in front of them.
Jeremiah 1:18 NLT
For see, today I have made you strong like a fortified city that cannot be captured, like an iron pillar or a bronze wall. You will stand against the whole land— the kings, officials, priests, and people of Judah.
Jeremiah 1:19 NLT
They will fight you, but they will fail. For I am with you, and I will take care of you. I, the LORD, have spoken!”