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For, behold, I begin to work evil at the city which is called by my name; and should you be utterly unpunished? You shall not be unpunished; for I will call for a sword on all the inhabitants of the earth, says Yahweh of Hosts.
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Judgment Begins at Home
All commentators agree on the verse's core logic: if God brings judgment upon His own chosen city, Jerusalem, then the pagan nations have no hope of escaping punishment. This principle, which scholars connect to 1 Peter 4:17, demonstrates that God's discipline of His own people is a sure sign that His justice will eventually reach all the earth.
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Jeremiah
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19th Century
Anglican
I begin to bring evil ...? —The thought is the same as that of 1 Peter 4:17, If judgment shall begin at the house …
16th Century
Protestant
A proof is added by comparing the lesser and the greater, for the Prophet reasons in this way: "If God does not spare the city in which He has chos…
17th Century
Reformed Baptist
For, lo, I begin to bring evil upon the city which is called by my name Jerusalem, th…
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Presbyterian
The evil and good events of life are often represented in Scripture as cups. Under this figure is represented the desolation then coming upon that …
13th Century
Catholic
1. Here, they are invited to drink, and there are three points concerning this.
