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mhcc@Jeremiah:29 @ ****** Jeremiah 29 ****** *** Outline of Jeremiah 29 *** Two letters to the captives in Babylon; In the first, they are recommended to be patient and composed. (_1-19.) In the second, judgments are denounced against the false prophets who deceived them. (_20-32.) *** Commentary ***

mhcc@Jeremiah:29:20-32 @ Verse 20-32 - Jeremiah foretells judgments upon the false prophets, who deceived the Jews in Babylon. Lying was bad; lying to the people of the Lord, to delude them into a false hope, was worse; but pretending to rest their own lies upon the God of truth, was worst of all. They flattered others in their sins, because they could not reprove them without condemning themselves. The most secret sins are known to God; and there is a day coming when he will bring to light all the hidden works of darkness. Shemaiah urges the priests to persecute Jeremiah. Their hearts are wretchedly hardened who justify doing mischief by having power to do it. They were in a miserable thraldom for mocking the messengers of the Lord, and misusing his prophets; yet in their distress they trespass still more against the Lord. Afflictions will not of themselves cure men of their sins, unless the grace of God works with them. Those who slight the blessings, deserve to lose the benefit of God's word, like Shemaiah. The accusations against many active Christians in all ages, amount to no more than this, that they earnestly counsel men to attend to their true interest and duties, and to wait for the performance of God's promises in his appointed way. **** Matthew Henry's Commentary ****

mhcc@Jeremiah:36 @ ****** Jeremiah 36 ****** *** Outline of Jeremiah 36 *** Baruch is to write the prophecies of Jeremiah. (_1-8.) The princes advise them to hide themselves. (_9-19.) The king having heard a part, burns the roll. (_20-32.) *** Commentary ***

mhcc@Jeremiah:36:20-32 @ Verse 20-32 - Those who despise the word of God, will soon show, as this king did, that they hate it; and, like him, they would wish it destroyed. See what enmity there is against God in the carnal mind, and wonder at his patience. The princes showed some concern, till they saw how light the king made of it. Beware of making light of God's word! **** Matthew Henry's Commentary ****