So Baruch the son of Neriah acted in accordance with all that Jeremiah the prophet commanded him, reading from the book the words of the Lord in the Lord’s house.
Parallel translations
- WEB Baruch the son of Neriah did according to all that Jeremiah the prophet commanded him, reading in the book Yahweh’s words in Yahweh’s house.
- KJV And Baruch the son of Neriah did according to all that Jeremiah the prophet commanded him, reading in the book the words of the LORD in the LORD’s house.
- BSB So Baruch son of Neriah did everything that Jeremiah the prophet had commanded him. In the house of the LORD he read the words of the LORD from the scroll.
- NKJV And Baruch the son of Neriah did according to all that Jeremiah the prophet commanded him, reading from the book the words of the Lord in the Lord’s house.
- NLT Baruch did as Jeremiah told him and read these messages from the Lord to the people at the Temple.
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Quick answer
Baruch faithfully does all Jeremiah commanded, reading God's words in the temple. Obedient service carries out God's purpose.
Overview
Baruch fulfills his commission exactly, publicly reading the LORD's words in the temple. His faithfulness ensures that God's message reaches the people as intended. The verse commends the quiet but vital obedience of those who carry out God's work without seeking attention.
Cross-references & the web
Cross-references · 7
- Jer 1:17“You therefore put your belt on your waist, arise, and say to them all that I command you. Don’t be dismayed at them, lest I dismay you before them.
- Matt 16:24Then Jesus said to his disciples, “If anyone desires to come after me, let him deny himself, and take up his cross, and follow me.
- Neh 8:3He read from it before the wide place that was in front of the water gate from early morning until midday, in the presence of the men and the women, and of those who could understand. The ears of all the people were attentive to the book of the law.
- Phil 2:19–22But I hope in the Lord Jesus to send Timothy to you soon, that I also may be cheered up when I know how you are doing.
- Jer 36:4Then Jeremiah called Baruch the son of Neriah; and Baruch wrote from the mouth of Jeremiah all Yahweh’s words, which he had spoken to him, on a scroll of a book.
- 1 Cor 16:10Now if Timothy comes, see that he is with you without fear, for he does the work of the Lord, as I also do.
- Luke 4:16–30He came to Nazareth, where he had been brought up. He entered, as was his custom, into the synagogue on the Sabbath day, and stood up to read.
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