Jer 26:12 | MHM | STEP | v. 12–13 : Jeremiah courageously defends himself. He does not deny what he said, but declares, The Lord sent me to prophesy against this house and this city (Jeremiah 26:12 ). He explains that his warning was not to harm them, but to lead them to repentance and so avoid disaster. He urges them to change their ways so that God will not bring the threatened judgment. Jeremiah shows that true prophets speak for God and for the good of the people, even if the message is hard to hear.

‏ Jeremiah 26:12

v. 12–13: Jeremiah courageously defends himself. He does not deny what he said, but declares, The Lord sent me to prophesy against this house and this city (Jeremiah 26:12 ^a). He explains that his warning was not to harm them, but to lead them to repentance and so avoid disaster. He urges them to change their ways so that God will not bring the threatened judgment. Jeremiah shows that true prophets speak for God and for the good of the people, even if the message is hard to hear.