Jeremiah 49:12 Made Simple

KJV ORIGINAL

For thus saith the LORD; Behold, they whose judgment was not to drink of the cup have assuredly drunken; and art thou he that shall altogether go unpunished? thou shalt not go unpunished, but thou shalt surely drink of it.

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✦ MADE SIMPLE

Here's what the Lord says: Look, even people who didn't deserve punishment have had to face consequences. So you really think you're going to get away with everything? You're not getting off the hook — you're definitely going to face what's coming to you.

⚡ THE BOTTOM LINE

If innocent people face hard times, those who deserve consequences definitely won't escape them.

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