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Faithful in the Face of Danger
Commentators emphasize Baruch's prompt and courageous obedience. Despite the personal danger of reading an unpopular message of judgment, he faithfully did everything Jeremiah commanded. Scholars see this as a model of devotion, recognizing that the prophet's command was ultimately God's will and undertaking the risky task without refusal.
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Jeremiah
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Albert Barnes
On Jeremiah 36:8
18th Century
Theologian
Reading — To read.
John Calvin
On Jeremiah 36:8
16th Century
Theologian
Here Baruch's promptness is commended, for he did not disobey God’s Prophet but willingly undertook the office assigned to him. His office, as we h…
John Gill
On Jeremiah 36:8
17th Century
Pastor
And Baruch the son of Neriah did according to all that Jeremiah the prophet commanded him
Here follows Baruch's ob…
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Matthew Henry
On Jeremiah 36:1–8
17th Century
Minister
The writing of the Scriptures was by Divine appointment. Divine wisdom directed to this as a proper means; if it failed, the house of Judah would b…