Jeremiah 29:27-29

New Living Translation

²⁷ So why have you done nothing to stop Jeremiah from Anathoth, who pretends to be a prophet among you? ²⁸ Jeremiah sent a letter here to Babylon, predicting that our captivity will be a long one. He said, ‘Build homes, and plan to stay. Plant gardens, and eat the food they produce.’”