Jeremiah 29:11

For I know the plans that I have for you,' says the Lord, 'plans for your welfare, and not for calamity, to give you hope and a future.

New Heart English Bible

In The King James Version

For I know the thoughts that I think toward you, saith the LORD, thoughts of peace, and not of evil, to give you an expected end.

In Context

10"For thus says the Lord, 'After seventy years are accomplished for Babylon, I will visit you, and perform my good word toward you, in causing you to return to this place.

12You shall call on me, and you shall go and pray to me, and I will listen to you.

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Cross References

Psalms 33:11The counsel of the Lord stands fast forever,the thoughts of his heart to all generations.

Psalms 85:9Surely his salvation is near those who fear him,that glory may dwell in our land.

Isaiah 40:1"Comfort, comfort my people," says your God.

Isaiah 55:8"For my thoughts are not your thoughts, neither are your ways my ways," says the Lord.

Jeremiah 24:5"Thus says the Lord, the God of Israel: 'Like these good figs, so will I regard the captives of Judah, whom I have sent out of this place into the land of the Chaldeans, for good.

Jeremiah 31:1"At that time," says the Lord, "will I be the God of all the families of Israel, and they shall be my people."

Matthew Henry on Jeremiah 29:9-15

Advice to the Captives in Babylon. ( b. c. 596.) 8 For thus saith the Lord of hosts, the God of Israel; Let not your prophets and your diviners, that be in the midst of you, deceive you, neither hearken to your dreams which ye cause to be dreamed. 9 For they prophesy falsely unto you in my name: I have not sent them, saith the Lord . 10 For thus saith the Lord , That after seventy years be accomplished at Babylon I will visit you, and perform my good word toward you, in causing you to return to this place. 11 For… Read the whole commentary →

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