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Then Jeremiah the prophet said to them, I have heard you; behold, I will pray to Yahweh your God according to your words; and it shall happen that whatever thing Yahweh shall answer you, I will declare it to you; I will keep nothing back from you.

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A Faithful Messenger

Commentators note that Jeremiah's promise to "keep nothing back" was a crucial part of his response. He was establishing his integrity as God's prophet, assuring the people he would deliver the Lord's answer faithfully and completely, whether it was what they wanted to hear or not. This was meant to build their trust and prepare them to obey.

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John Calvin

John Calvin

On Jeremiah 42:4

16th Century

Theologian

To prepare them to obey, he testified that he would be a faithful messenger of God, for there is no doubt that the Prophet, as we will see, regarde…

John Gill

John Gill

On Jeremiah 42:4

17th Century

Pastor

Then Jeremiah the prophet said to them, I have heard [you] , &c.] He took notice of what they said to him, and found hims…

Matthew Henry

Matthew Henry

On Jeremiah 42:1–6

17th Century

Minister

To serve their immediate purpose, Jeremiah is sought out, and the captains ask for his assistance. In every difficult, doubtful case, we must look …

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