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As for the prophet who prophesies peace, when the word of that prophet comes to pass, then it will be known that the Lord has truly sent the prophet.”

10 Then the prophet Hanani′ah took the yoke-bars from the neck of Jeremiah the prophet, and broke them. 11 And Hanani′ah spoke in the presence of all the people, saying, “Thus says the Lord: Even so will I break the yoke of Nebuchadnez′zar king of Babylon from the neck of all the nations within two years.” But Jeremiah the prophet went his way.

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But the prophet who prophesies peace will be recognized as one truly sent by the Lord only if his prediction comes true.(A)

10 Then the prophet Hananiah took the yoke(B) off the neck of the prophet Jeremiah and broke it, 11 and he said(C) before all the people, “This is what the Lord says: ‘In the same way I will break the yoke of Nebuchadnezzar king of Babylon off the neck of all the nations within two years.’” At this, the prophet Jeremiah went on his way.

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