Ezekiel 2

2saying, “Mortal man, stand up. I want to talk to you.” ²While the voice was speaking, God’s spirit entered me and raised me to my feet, and I heard the voice continue, ³“Mortal man, I am sending you to the people of Israel. They have rebelled and turned against me and are still rebels, just as their ancestors were. ⁴They are stubborn and do not respect me, so I am sending you to tell them what I, the Sovereign Lord, am saying to them. ⁵Whether those rebels listen to you or not, they will know that a prophet has been among them.

⁶“But you, mortal man, must not be afraid of them or of anything they say. They will defy and despise you; it will be like living among scorpions. Still, don’t be afraid of those rebels or of anything they say. ⁷You will tell them whatever I tell you to say, whether they listen or not. Remember what rebels they are.

⁸“Mortal man, listen to what I tell you. Don’t be rebellious like them. Open your mouth and eat what I am going to give you.” ^9*I saw a hand stretched out towards me, and it was holding a scroll. ^10*The hand unrolled the scroll, and I saw that there was writing on both sides—cries of grief were written there, and wails and groans.