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Berean Standard Bible

“As for the prophet who prophesies peace, only if the word of the prophet comes true will the prophet be recognized as one the LORD has truly sent.””

Jeremiah 28:9

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Jeremiah 28 records a confrontation between Jeremiah and Hananiah, a prophet who claimed that Babylon's power would be broken within two years. Jeremiah had been telling the people to accept exile and settle in for the long term.

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Berean Standard Bible (BSB)

As for the prophet who prophesies peace, only if the word of the prophet comes true will the prophet be recognized as one the LORD has truly sent.”

World English Bible (WEB)

The prophet who prophesies of peace, when the word of the prophet happens, then the prophet will be known, that Yahweh has truly sent him.”

King James Version (KJV)

The prophet which prophesieth of peace, when the word of the prophet shall come to pass, then shall the prophet be known, that the LORD hath truly sent him.

American Standard Version (ASV)

The prophet that prophesieth of peace, when the word of the prophet shall come to pass, then shall the prophet be known, that Jehovah hath truly sent him.

Bible in Basic English (BBE)

The prophet whose words are of peace, when his words come true, will be seen to be a prophet whom the Lord has sent.

Young's Literal Translation (YLT)

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Reina-Valera 1909 (RVR 1909)

El profeta que profetizó de paz, cuando sobreviniere la palabra del profeta, será conocido el profeta que Jehová en verdad lo envió.

Sagradas Escrituras 1569 (SE 1569)

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Nueva Biblia Viva (NBV)

De modo que al profeta que prediga paz le corresponde demostrar que Dios realmente lo ha enviado. Únicamente si su mensaje se cumple se sabrá que realmente procede de Dios.

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