Jeremiah 26:14

“As for me, behold, I [am] in your hand, etc.] In their power, as they were the chief court of judicature; and to whom it belonged to judge of prophets, and to acquit or condemn them, as they saw fit; wherefore he submits to their authority: do with me as seemeth good and meet unto you; he was not careful about it; he readily submitted to their pleasure, and should patiently endure what they thought fit to inflict upon him; it gave him no great concern whether his life was taken from him or not; he was satisfied he had done what he ought to do, and should do the same, was it to do again; and therefore they might proceed just as they pleased against him.”

“Jeremiah's humility is herein shown, and submission to the powers that be (Rom 13:1).”

“The answer of Jeremiah is simple and straightforward. Yahweh, he affirmed, had truly sent him, but the sole object of his prophesying had been to avert the evil by leading them to repentance. If they would amend their ways God would deliver them from the threatened doom. As for himself he was in their hands, but if they put him to death they would bring the guilt of shedding innocent blood upon themselves and upon the city. return to 'Top of Page'”

“26:14-15 Jeremiah submitted calmly to authority and placed his life in the officials’ hands; however, he warned them that they would bear the responsibility for their decision if they killed an innocent man.”

“As for: Jer 38:5; Jos 9:25; Dan 3:16 as seemeth good and meet unto you: Heb. as it is good and right in your eyes, Sa2 15:26 Jeremiah 26:15”