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Then said the princes to Baruch, Go, hide you, you and Jeremiah; and let no man know where you are.
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Conviction Without Conversion
Commentators are divided on the princes' motives. Some see them as good men showing genuine concern, while others, like John Calvin, view their fear as momentary and superficial. They were moved by God's word enough to protect the prophet but not enough to truly change or take a public stand. This serves as a powerful reminder that being convinced of the truth is different from being converted by it.
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Jeremiah
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19th Century
Anglican
Tell us now, How didst thou write ...? —The question was clearly put as a judicial interrogatory. The princes were anxious to asce…
16th Century
Protestant
We see that these courtly princes changed when they perceived that it was indeed God’s hand, yet they remained in a state of insensibility. God oft…
17th Century
Reformed Baptist
Then said the princes to Baruch Being satisfied with his answer: go hide yourself, you and Jeremiah, and…
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Presbyterian
Shows of piety and devotion may be found even among those who, though they keep up forms of godliness, are strangers and enemies to its power.
13th Century
Catholic
Here, the declaration to the king is given.
He speaks of the preparation of the declaration, as they propose to announce it:
