If the prophet speaks in the Lord’s name but his prediction does not happen or come true, you will know that the Lord did not give that message. That prophet has spoken without my authority and need not be feared.

Commentaries

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Charles Ellicott

Charles Ellicott

CharlesEllicott

19th Century
Anglican
19th Century

If the thing follow not, nor come to pass.— This is one form of our Lord’s test for all prophets, “By their fruits (i…

John Calvin

John Calvin

JohnCalvin

16th Century
Protestant
16th Century

The prophet has spoken it presumptuously. He not only condemns the folly and vanity of those who advance their own inventions in place of …

John Gill

John Gill

JohnGill

17th Century
Reformed Baptist
17th Century

When a prophet speaketh in the name of the Lord
Says he comes from God, is sent by him, and has a commission from hi…

Matthew Henry

Matthew Henry

MatthewHenry

17th Century
Presbyterian
17th Century

It is promised here concerning Christ that a Prophet would come, great above all the prophets. By Him, God would make Himself and His will known to…