² So Jeremiah the prophet said to all the people of Judah^(A) and to all those living in Jerusalem: ³ For twenty-three years—from the thirteenth year of Josiah^(B) son of Amon king of Judah until this very day—the word of the Lord has come to me and I have spoken to you again and again,^(C) but you have not listened.^(D)

⁴ And though the Lord has sent all his servants the prophets^(E) to you again and again, you have not listened or paid any attention.^(F)