Letter of Jeremiah 1:4

4 Be careful that you don't become like the Gentiles,^[a] letting fear of these gods grip you,

Letter of Jeremiah 1:4 In-Context

2 When you enter Babylon, you will be there a long time, as long as seven generations. Afterward, I will bring you out from there peacefully.

3 In Babylon you will see gods of silver, gold, and wood paraded on the Babylonians' shoulders. These gods inspire awe among the people.

4 Be careful that you don't become like the Gentiles, letting fear of these gods grip you,

5 especially when you see large crowds of people walking in front of and behind them, worshipping them. But say to yourself, Lord, we want to worship you.

6 For God's angel is with you, examining your souls.

Footnotes

• [a] Or foreigners