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God's Promise in Pain
In response to Jeremiah's despair, God makes a solemn, personal promise. Commentators agree this is a direct assurance to the prophet that despite his current suffering, the remainder of his life ('thy remnant') will ultimately be for his good. This shows that God sustains His servants through affliction with a promise of a positive final outcome.
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Jeremiah
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Albert Barnes
On Jeremiah 15:11
18th Century
Theologian
Shall be well with thy remnant - Or, your release shall be for good; in the sense of being set free, deliverance.
To entreat thee …
Charles Ellicott
On Jeremiah 15:11
19th Century
Bishop
Verily it shall be well with thy remnant.—The passage is obscure, and the reading uncertain. As better renderings, the fo…
John Calvin
On Jeremiah 15:11
16th Century
Theologian
God at the beginning of this verse no doubt indicates that He would be gracious to His servant and grant him what he asked. We then conclude that t…
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John Gill
On Jeremiah 15:11
17th Century
Pastor
The Lord said
In answer to the prophet's complaint: verily it shall be well with your remnant
Matthew Henry
On Jeremiah 15:10–14
17th Century
Minister
Jeremiah met with much contempt and reproach, when they should have blessed him and thanked God for him. It is a great and sufficient support to th…