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. ~ KJV Jeremiah 29:11 For I know the plans that I have for you,’ declares the LORD, ‘plans for welfare and not for calamity to give you a future and a hope. ~ NASB Jeremiah 29:11 For I know the thoughts that I think towards you, saith the Lord, thoughts of peace, and not of affliction, to give you an end and patience. ~Douay-Rheims Bible King James wins again! These words were spoken to the nation of Israel while in Babylon. When it comes to G-d, it is never what we expect. His ways are far above ours, His thoughts far above our own. Israel sought a Messiah, who would overthrow the shackles of Rome and make them a light to the… Read moreObvious observations by the elect.