Could anyone else have done what I did? Who could have predicted all that would happen from the very beginning to the end of time?

Do not be afraid, my people! You know that from ancient times until now I have predicted all that would happen, and you are my witnesses. Is there any other god? Is there some powerful god I never heard of ?"

From the beginning I predicted the outcome; long ago I foretold what would happen. I said that my plans would never fail, that I would do everything I intended to do.

I am calling a man to come from the east; he will swoop down like a hawk and accomplish what I have planned. I have spoken, and it will be done.

And so I predicted your future long ago, announcing events before they took place, to keep you from claiming that your idols and images made them happen.

"All I foretold has now taken place; you have to admit my predictions were right. Now I will tell you of new things to come, events that I did not reveal before.

This will be your chance to tell the Good News.

"I have told you this, so that you will not give up your faith.