2Ezekiel 2

1saying, “Mortal man, stand up. I want to talk to you.”Select Ezekiel 2:1

2While the voice was speaking, God's spirit entered me and raised me to my feet, and I heard the voice continue,Select Ezekiel 2:2

3“Mortal man, I am sending you to the people of Israel. They have rebelled and turned against me and are still rebels, just as their ancestors were.Select Ezekiel 2:3

4They are stubborn and do not respect me, so I am sending you to tell them what I, the Sovereign Lord, am saying to them.Select Ezekiel 2:4

5Whether those rebels listen to you or not, they will know that a prophet has been among them.Select Ezekiel 2:5

6“But you, mortal man, must not be afraid of them or of anything they say. They will defy and despise you; it will be like living among scorpions. Still, don't be afraid of those rebels or of anything they say.Select Ezekiel 2:6

7You will tell them whatever I tell you to say, whether they listen or not. Remember what rebels they are.Select Ezekiel 2:7

8“Mortal man, listen to what I tell you. Don't be rebellious like them. Open your mouth and eat what I am going to give you.”Select Ezekiel 2:8

9I saw a hand reaching out toward me, and it was holding a scroll.Select Ezekiel 2:9

10The hand unrolled the scroll, and I saw that there was writing on both sides—cries of grief were written there, and wails and groans.Select Ezekiel 2:10