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The Unpopular Truth
Commentators explain that Jeremiah's message to surrender sounded like treason. He was accused of weakening the morale of the soldiers and seeking the nation's ruin. This highlights that speaking God's truth is often unpopular and can be perceived as negative or unpatriotic, requiring immense courage and conviction.
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Jeremiah
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Charles Ellicott
On Jeremiah 38:2
19th Century
Bishop
Thus says the Lord. —The words carry us back to Jeremiah 21:9, and in any chronological arrangement of the book the one c…
John Calvin
On Jeremiah 38:1–4
16th Century
Theologian
The Prophet now shows that he was again dragged from the court of the prison to the inner part, which was dark, filthy, and like a grave. He states…
John Gill
On Jeremiah 38:2
17th Century
Pastor
Thus says the Lord, he that remains in this city Of Jerusalem; that does not go out of it, and surrender himself to the C…
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Matthew Henry
On Jeremiah 38:1–13
17th Century
Minister
Jeremiah went on in his plain preaching. The princes went on in their malice. It is common for wicked people to look upon God's faithful ministers …