Jeremiah 12:6
For even thy brethren, and the house of thy father, even they have dealt treacherously with thee; yea, they have called a multitude after thee: believe them not, though they speak fair words unto thee.
Context
This verse from Jeremiah Chapter 12 connects to 10 cross-references. Jeremiah's first confession: why do the wicked prosper? God's answer challenges Jeremiah to race with horses since harder things await. God will abandon his beloved heritage — the vineyard metaphor — but also promises restoration for neighboring nations who return …
Other Translations
For even thy brethren, and the house of thy father, even they have dealt treacherously with thee; even they have cried aloud after thee: believe them not, though they speak fair words unto thee.
For even thy brethren and the house of thy father, Even they dealt treacherously against thee, Even they--they called after thee fully, Trust not in them, when they speak to thee good things.
For even your brothers, your father's family, even they have been untrue to you, crying loudly after you: have no faith in them, though they say fair words to you.
Cross References
For thus hath the Lord spoken unto me, Like as the lion and the young lion roaring on his prey, …
Take ye heed every one of his neighbour, and trust ye not in any brother: for every brother will utterly …
But I was like a lamb or an ox that is brought to the slaughter; and I knew not that …
Therefore thus saith the Lord of the men of Anathoth, that seek thy life, saying, Prophesy not in the name …
For I heard the defaming of many, fear on every side. Report, say they, and we will report it. All …
And they sought to lay hold on him, but feared the people: for they knew that he had spoken the …
And the brother shall deliver up the brother to death, and the father the child: and the children shall rise …
And they sent out unto him their disciples with the Herodians, saying, Master, we know that thou art true, and …
But Jesus perceived their wickedness, and said, Why tempt ye me, ye hypocrites?
And the multitude rose up together against them: and the magistrates rent off their clothes, and commanded to beat them.