²² For when I brought your ancestors out of Egypt and spoke to them, I did not just give them commands^(A) about burnt offerings and sacrifices,^{(B) 23} but I gave them this command:^(C) Obey^(D) me, and I will be your God and you will be my people.^(E) Walk in obedience to all^(F) I command you, that it may go well^(G) with you. ²⁴ But they did not listen^(H) or pay attention;^(I) instead, they followed the stubborn inclinations of their evil hearts.^(J) They went backward^(K) and not forward. ²⁵ From the time your ancestors left Egypt until now, day after day, again and again^(L) I sent you my servants^(M) the prophets.^{(N) 26} But they did not listen to me or pay attention.^(O) They were stiff-necked^(P) and did more evil than their ancestors.’^(Q)

²⁷ “When you tell^(R) them all this, they will not listen^(S) to you; when you call to them, they will not answer.^(T)