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The Reality of Fear
Commentators note that God's command, "Be not afraid," directly addresses Jeremiah's fear of his opponents' intimidating "faces"—their angry looks and powerful opposition. John Calvin explains this fear was not just cowardice, but a realistic assessment of the immense difficulty of confronting a rebellious nation. God acknowledges the reality of the threat before providing the solution.
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Jeremiah
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Charles Ellicott
On Jeremiah 1:8
19th Century
Bishop
Be not afraid.—These words imply, as in those spoken to Ezekiel (Ezekiel 2:6), to St. Peter ([Reference Luke …
Charles Spurgeon
On Jeremiah 1:8
19th Century
Preacher
When a king sends an ambassador to a foreign court, he cannot usually go with him; but God's ambassador always has his King with him. Oh, what cour…
John Calvin
On Jeremiah 1:8
16th Century
Theologian
We may learn from this verse that Jeremiah, when he observed the heavy and hard conflicts he had to undertake, was greatly disturbed, for he did no…
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John Gill
On Jeremiah 1:8
17th Century
Pastor
Be not afraid of their faces
Their stern looks, their frowning brows, and angry countenances, which would threaten h…
Matthew Henry
On Jeremiah 1:1–10
17th Century
Minister
Jeremiah's early call to the work and office of a prophet is stated. He was to be a prophet, not only to the Jews but also to the neighbouring nati…