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Don`t be afraid of the king of Babylon, of whom you are afraid; don`t be afraid of him, says Yahweh: for I am with you to save you, and to deliver you from his hand.
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God Controls Rulers' Hearts
Commentators, particularly John Calvin, emphasize that God's power extends even to the hearts of hostile rulers. God promises not only to deliver the people but to do so by turning the king of Babylon's heart toward mercy. This teaches that when we face powerful opposition, we can find comfort in knowing that God is sovereign over the thoughts and intentions of all people, able to pacify our enemies to accomplish His will.
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Jeremiah
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16th Century
Protestant
The Prophet removes the doubt which might have grieved or agitated the minds of the people. They ought, indeed, to have rested on God’s promise alo…
17th Century
Reformed Baptist
Be not afraid of the king of Babylon, of whom you are afraid, &c.] Lest he should revenge the death of Gedaliah upon them…
Presbyterian
If we wish to know the Lord's mind in doubtful cases, we must wait as well as pray. God is always ready to return in mercy to those he has afflicte…
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13th Century
Catholic
Here, the instruction is given; concerning this, there are three points.
He speaks of the authority of the one revealing…
