Though Jeremiah felt inexperienced and afraid to speak, Jehovah told him: “Do not be afraid..., for ‘ I am with you to deliver you. ’ ” ​ — Jeremiah 1: 6 - 8.
Kuigi Jeremija tundis, et tal on vähe kogemusi ja ta ei oska rääkida, kinnitas Jehoova teda sõnadega: „Ära karda neid, sest mina... päästan sind! ”.