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Bible verse
Jeremiah 29:11
“For I know the thoughts that I think toward you, saith the LORD, thoughts of peace, and not of evil, to give you an expected end.”
What it means
Spoken to a people in exile, far from home. God's thoughts toward you are thoughts of peace and a future. Even in seasons that feel like exile, He has not stopped planning good for you.
Jeremiah 29:11 at a glance
| Reference | Jeremiah 29:11 |
|---|---|
| Book | Jeremiah |
| Chapter to read it in | Jeremiah 29 |
| Topic | hope |
| Passages linked to it | 10 |
| Translation on this page | King James Version (public domain) |
Read it in context
Read it beside its neighbours. These are the passages readers most often set next to this one.
- Isaiah 55:8-12
- Psalms 33:11
- Micah 4:12
- Psalms 40:5
- Job 23:13
- Lamentations 3:26
- Isaiah 46:10-11
- Ezekiel 34:11-31
- Jeremiah 3:12-19
- Jeremiah 31:1-33
Cross-reference data from OpenBible.info, used under CC BY.
Questions people ask
Where do I find Jeremiah 29:11?
It is in Jeremiah, in Jeremiah 29. Reading the whole chapter shows who is speaking, to whom, and why.
What other passages go with Jeremiah 29:11?
Readers most often set it beside Isaiah 55:8-12, Psalms 33:11, Micah 4:12, Psalms 40:5. Each is listed under Read it in context.
How can I pray Jeremiah 29:11?
Read it slowly once, then say it back to God in your own words, one phrase at a time. Stop on the phrase that stays with you and stay there. You can also ask the family of God on The Living Bread to pray it with you.
Pray this
Lord Jesus, you see Jeremiah 29:11 and you know every person there by name. We bring you Jeremiah 29:11, hope. Let your Body in that place love one another and be one. In the name of Jesus, amen.
Live this
Take one step this week.
- Read all of Jeremiah 29 today, not only the one verse.
- Write Jeremiah 29:11 where you will see it, and read it aloud at the start and end of the day.
- Tell one person what this verse means to you, and ask what verse has carried them.
Where this fits in the walk with Christ
Nothing here is a finish line. It is one door into a life with Christ and with His people.
Read it, pray it, live it
On The Living Bread you can read the whole chapter, save this verse, ask Simon to explain it, pray it over your life, and share it with someone who needs it today.
