Jeremiah 1:2-4

New Century Version

² The Lord spoke his word to Jeremiah during the thirteenth year that Josiah son of Amon was king of Judah. ³ The Lord also spoke to Jeremiah while Jehoiakim son of Josiah was king of Judah and during the eleven years that Zedekiah son of Josiah was king of Judah. In the fifth month of his last year, the people of Jerusalem were taken away as captives.

The Lord Calls Jeremiah

⁴ The Lord spoke his word to me, saying: