² “This is what the Lord says: Stand in the courtyard^(A) of the Lord’s house and speak to all the people of the towns of Judah who come to worship in the house of the Lord.^(B) Tell^(C) them everything I command you; do not omit^(D) a word.

¹⁵ Be assured, however, that if you put me to death, you will bring the guilt of innocent blood^(A) on yourselves and on this city and on those who live in it, for in truth the Lord has sent me to you to speak all these words^(B) in your hearing.”