Baruch 4:27 kjva — Be of good comfort, O my children, and cry unto God: for ye shall be remembered of him that brought these things upon y…

King James Version with Apocrypha

“Be of good comfort, O my children, and cry unto God: for ye shall be remembered of him that brought these things upon you.”

— Baruch 4:27, King James Version with Apocrypha

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“Be of good comfort, my children, and cry to the Lord: for you shall be remembered by him that hath led you away.”
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Baruch 4 — Context

Like as now the neighbours of Sion have seen your captivity: so shall they see shortly your salvation from our God which shall come upon you with great glory, and brightness of the Everlasting.

My children, suffer patiently the wrath that is come upon you from God: for thine enemy hath persecuted thee; but shortly thou shalt see his destruction, and shalt tread upon his neck.

My delicate ones have gone rough ways, and were taken away as a flock caught of the enemies.

Be of good comfort, O my children, and cry unto God: for ye shall be remembered of him that brought these things upon you.

For as it was your mind to go astray from God: so, being returned, seek him ten times more.

For he that hath brought these plagues upon you shall bring you everlasting joy with your salvation.

Take a good heart, O Jerusalem: for he that gave thee that name will comfort thee.

Baruch 4:27 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does Baruch 4:27 say?

Baruch 4:27 in the King James Version with Apocrypha reads: “Be of good comfort, O my children, and cry unto God: for ye shall be remembered of him that brought these things upon you.”

Where is Baruch 4:27 in the Bible?

Baruch 4:27 is found in the Apocrypha, in the book of Baruch, chapter 4, verse 27.

Who wrote Baruch?

Baruch is traditionally attributed to Anonymous (attributed to Baruch, scribe of Jeremiah). Likely a composite work. The KJVA prints the Letter of Jeremiah as Baruch chapter 6; some traditions treat it as a separate book. It was written c. 200–100 BC.

What is the book of Baruch about?

Baruch opens with a confession of national sin offered by the exiles in Babylon (1:1–3:8), followed by a beautiful wisdom poem identifying Torah with the Wisdom that God alone bestows (3:9–4:4), and a prophetic word of comfort to a personified Jerusalem (4:5–5:9). Chapter 6 — the Letter of Jeremiah — is an extended polemic warning the exiles against the foolishness of Babylonian idols.

What are the major themes of Baruch?

Baruch explores themes including Repentance, Wisdom, Comfort, Exile, Anti-idolatry. These themes shape the meaning and context of Baruch 4:27.

What translation should I read Baruch 4:27 in?

Baruch 4:27 is available on GodsGoodBook in the King James Version (KJV), American Standard Version (ASV), World English Bible (WEB), NET Bible, Young's Literal Translation, Darby Bible, Douay-Rheims Bible, and the Bible in Basic English. Each translation reflects different translation philosophies — use the translation picker on this page to compare them, or browse our full translations directory.

How can I memorize Baruch 4:27?

Baruch 4:27 reads (KJVA): “Be of good comfort, O my children, and cry unto God: for ye shall be remembered of him that brought these things upon you.” Read it aloud, break it into short phrases, repeat each phrase three times before adding the next, then put the phrases together. Reading it in multiple translations (above) often helps the meaning settle.

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