Jeremiah 29:27-31 Catholic Public Domain Version (CPDV)

27. And now why have you not rebuked Jeremiah of Anathoth, who prophesies to you?

28. For about this, he has sent to us in Babylon, saying: It is a long time. Build houses and live in them. And plant gardens, and eat from their fruits.' "

29. Thus, Zephaniah, the priest, read this letter, in the hearing of Jeremiah the prophet.

30. And the word of the Lord came to Jeremiah, saying:

31. "Send to all those of the transmigration, saying: Thus says the Lord to Shemaiah of Nehelam: Because Shemaiah has prophesied to you, though I did not send him, and because he has caused you to trust in a lie:

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