Jeremiah 27:15
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For I have not sent them, declares the LORD, and yet they are prophesying falsely in My name; therefore I will banish you, and you will perish—you and the prophets who prophesy to you.”
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For they prophesy to you a lie that will serve to remove you from your land; I will banish you and you will perish.
While he was still speaking, the king asked, “Have we made you the counselor to the king? Stop! Why be struck down?” So the prophet stopped, but he said, “I know that God has determined to destroy you, because you have done this and have not heeded my advice.”
Therefore this is what the LORD of Hosts says concerning the prophets: “I will feed them wormwood and give them poisoned water to drink, for from the prophets of Jerusalem ungodliness has spread throughout the land.”
And you, Pashhur, and all who live in your house, will go into captivity. You will go to Babylon, and there you will die and be buried—you and all your friends to whom you have prophesied these lies.’”
But the beast was captured along with the false prophet, who on its behalf had performed signs deceiving those who had the mark of the beast and worshiped its image. Both the beast and the false prophet were thrown alive into the fiery lake of burning sulfur.
Disregard them! They are blind guides. If a blind man leads a blind man, both will fall into a pit.”
For they are falsely prophesying to you in My name; I have not sent them, declares the LORD.”
For false Christs and false prophets will appear and perform great signs and wonders that would deceive even the elect, if that were possible.
I did not send these prophets, yet they have run with their message; I did not speak to them, yet they have prophesied.