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A God of Second Chances
Commentators emphasize that God's repeated call to Jonah is a remarkable display of grace. After Jonah's disobedience, God doesn't just forgive him; He restores him to his original calling. As Matthew Henry notes, God's decision to use us is evidence that He is at peace with us. This shows that failure does not mean disqualification in God's kingdom.
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Jonah
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Albert Barnes
On Jonah 3:2
18th Century
Theologian
Arise, go to Nineveh that great city, and preach (or cry) unto it - God says to Jonah the very same words which He had said before;…
Charles Ellicott
On Jonah 3:2
19th Century
Bishop
ITS RESULT.
Preach. — In Jonah 1:2 the word is rendered “cry.”
Charles Spurgeon
On Jonah 3:1–2
19th Century
Preacher
There is no preaching like that which God bids us. The preaching that comes out of our own heads will never go into other people's hearts. If we wi…
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John Calvin
On Jonah 3:1–2
16th Century
Theologian
Here is set before us a remarkable proof of God’s grace—that He was pleased to bestow on Jonah his former dignity and honor. He was indeed unworthy…
John Gill
On Jonah 3:2
17th Century
Pastor
Arise, go unto Nineveh, that great city
So it is called; (See Gill on Jonah 1:2). The order runs in the sam…
Matthew Henry
On Jonah 3:1–4
17th Century
Minister
God employs Jonah again in His service. His making use of us is evidence that He is at peace with us. Jonah was not disobedient, as he had been bef…