4. The Lord said to me,
5. “I chose you before I gave you life, and before you were born I selected you to be a prophet to the nations.”
6. I answered, “Sovereign Lord, I don't know how to speak; I am too young.”
7. But the Lord said to me, “Do not say that you are too young, but go to the people I send you to, and tell them everything I command you to say.
8. Do not be afraid of them, for I will be with you to protect you. I, the Lord, have spoken!”