19. This is what the Lord said to me: Stand at People’s Gate, where the kings of Judah go in and out. Then stand at every gate in Jerusalem.
20. Tell everyone: “Listen to the word of the Lord, you kings of Judah, all the people of Judah, and all those who live in Jerusalem, and go through these gates.
21. This is what the Lord says: Watch out! If you value your lives, do not carry anything on the day of worship or bring it through the gates of Jerusalem.
22. Do not bring anything out of your homes on the day of worship. Do not do any work, but observe the day of worship as a holy day, as I told your ancestors.
23. Your ancestors did not obey me or pay attention to me. They were impossible to deal with and would not listen or accept discipline.
24. “Now,” declares the Lord, “you must listen to me and not bring anything through the gates of this city on the day of worship. You must observe the day of worship as a holy day by not doing any work on it.
25. If you do this, then the kings and princes who sit on David’s throne will come through the gates of this city. They and their princes will ride in chariots and on horses along with the people of Judah and those who live in Jerusalem. This city will always have people living in it.
26. “People will come from the cities of Judah, from all around Jerusalem, from the territory of Benjamin, from the foothills, from the mountains, and from the Negev. They will bring burnt offerings, sacrifices, grain offerings, and incense. They will also bring thank offerings to the Lord’s temple.