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28 For therefore he sent unto us in Babylon, saying, This captivity is long: build houses and dwell in them and plant gardens, and eat the fruit of them.

29 And Zephaniah the priest read this letter in the ears of Jeremiah the prophet.

30 Then the word of the LORD came unto Jeremiah, saying,

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28 He has sent this message(A) to us in Babylon: It will be a long time.(B) Therefore build(C) houses and settle down; plant gardens and eat what they produce.’”

29 Zephaniah(D) the priest, however, read the letter to Jeremiah the prophet. 30 Then the word of the Lord came to Jeremiah:

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