Ezekiel 20:37-39

Contemporary English Version

³⁷ I will force each of you to obey the regulations of our solemn agreement. ³⁸ I will separate the sinful rebels from the rest of you, and even though I will bring them from the nations where they live in exile, they won't be allowed to return to Israel. Then you will know that I am the Lord.

³⁹ Go ahead and worship your idols for now, you Israelites, because soon I will no longer let you dishonor me by offering gifts to them. You will have no choice but to obey me!^[a]