Jeremiah 1:4–9

THE CALL OF JEREMIAH

4 The word of the Lord came to me:

5 I chose you before I formed you in the womb;

I set you apart before you were born.f

I appointed you a prophet to the nations.g

6 But I protested, “Oh no, Lord God! Look, I don’t know how to speakh since I am only a youth.”i

7 Then the Lord said to me:

Do not say, “I am only a youth,”j

for you will go to everyone I send you to

and speak whatever I tell you.k

8 Do not be afraid of anyone,l

for I will be with you to rescue you.m

This is the Lord’s declaration.

9 Then the Lord reached out his hand, touched my mouth,n and told me:

I have now filled your mouth with my words.o