ESV Reformation Study Bible – Jer 11:21
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Jer 11:21

11:21 the men of Anathoth. They are from Jeremiah’s own town (1:1). The details of the plot reveal that his worst opposition comes from those closest to him (Ps. 69:7–9; Matt. 10:36, citing Mic. 7:6). In this respect also Jeremiah resembles Christ (John 7:2–5; Acts 1:15–20).