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Jeremiah said to Seraiah, When you come to Babylon, then see that you read all these words,
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Courage in God's Service
Commentators like John Calvin emphasize the profound courage of both Jeremiah and Seraiah. Jeremiah risked danger by commanding a royal official, and Seraiah, the official, showed great piety and faith by obeying. Their actions model a courageous faith that prioritizes God's commands over personal safety and political pressures.
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Jeremiah
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18th Century
Presbyterian
This is a historical appendix. In his fourth year, Zedekiah journeyed to Babylon, either to obtain some favor from Nebuchadnezzar or because he was…
19th Century
Anglican
When you come to Babylon, and shall see, and shall read ... —The meaning of the Hebrew would be better expressed by, you shall see to …
16th Century
Protestant
Here we see, on one hand, what courage the Prophet had, who dared to command the king’s messenger. For though Seraiah was a meek man, so as to rend…
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17th Century
Reformed Baptist
And Jeremiah said to Seraiah At the time he delivered the copy to him: when you come to Babylon…
This prophecy is sent to Babylon, to the captives there, by Seraiah, who is to read it to his countrymen in captivity. Let them with faith see the …
