“For many nations and great kings shall serve themselves of them also: and I will recompense them according to their deeds, and according to the works of their own hands.”
Jeremiah 25:14 — King James Version (KJV)
“‘For many nations and great kings shall be served by them also; and I will repay them according to their deeds and according to the works of their own hands.'”
Jeremiah 25:14 — New King James Version (NKJV)
“They themselves will be enslaved by many nations and great kings; I will repay them according to their deeds and the work of their hands.”
Jeremiah 25:14 — New International Version (NIV)
“For many nations and great kings shall make slaves even of them, and I will recompense them according to their deeds and the work of their hands.”
Jeremiah 25:14 — English Standard Version (ESV)
“Many nations and great kings will enslave the Babylonians, just as they enslaved my people. I will punish them in proportion to the evil they have done to my people.”
Jeremiah 25:14 — New Living Translation (NLT)
“‘For many nations and great kings will make slaves of them, even them; and I will recompense them according to their deeds and according to the work of their hands.'”
Jeremiah 25:14 — New American Standard Bible (NASB)
“For many nations and great kings will enslave them, and I will repay them according to their deeds and the work of their hands.”
Jeremiah 25:14 — Christian Standard Bible (CSB)
“‘For many nations and great kings will make slaves of them, even them [the Babylonians]; and I will repay them according to their deeds and according to the work of their own hands.'”
Jeremiah 25:14 — Amplified Bible (AMP)
“For many nations and great kings will make slaves of them too, and I will repay them according to their deeds and according to the work of their hands.”
Jeremiah 25:14 — New English Translation (NET)
“For many nations and great kings shall make slaves of them also; and I will repay them according to their deeds and the work of their hands.”
Jeremiah 25:14 — New Revised Standard Version (NRSV)
“For many nations and great kings shall serve themselves of them also: and I will recompense them according to their deeds, and according to the work of their hands.”
Jeremiah 25:14 — American Standard Version (ASV)
Scripture Focus & Key Themes
When meditating on this passage, look closely at these core biblical principles:- Divine Justice and Retribution: God holds all nations accountable; even oppressive powers will eventually face righteous judgment for their actions.
- Sovereignty Over Empires: Human rulers and empires are subject to God’s ultimate authority and cannot escape the consequences of their deeds.
- The Law of Reaping and Sowing: Unrighteousness and oppression always carry divine recompense according to the work of one’s own hands.
Deeper Study & Meditation
Evang. Eventus Okon is a Christian minister and digital evangelist spreading the Gospel through daily scripture, deep commentary, and live video devotions on Facebook and YouTube. He co-manages this digital ministry alongside his wife, Peace Eventus, who handles the network’s operations and media strategy.