Isaiah 48:16
Come close to me, and listen to this. From the very beginning I haven't spoken in secret; I am always there right when it happens. Now the Lord God and his Spirit has sent me to tell you this:
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15I myself have spoken. I have called him to do this, and he will be successful in what he does.
Cross References
Isaiah 41:1Listen to me in silence, you people who live in lands beyond the sea. Let the nations regain their strength. Then let them come and speak, and let us join together for judgment.
Isaiah 48:3I predicted long ago what was going to happen—I said it and let people know. Then suddenly I decided to act, and it all came true.
Zechariah 2:8For this is what the Lord Almighty said: Afterwards the glorious Lord sent me against the nations that plundered you—for those who touch you touch the apple of his eye.
John 3:34For the one God sent speaks God's words, because God doesn't restrict the Spirit.
John 20:21“May you have peace!” Jesus told them again. “In the same way the Father sent me, so I'm sending you.”
Matthew Henry on Isaiah 48:10-16
Encouragement to God's People. ( b. c. 708.) 9 For my name's sake will I defer mine anger, and for my praise will I refrain for thee, that I cut thee not off. 10 Behold, I have refined thee, but not with silver; I have chosen thee in the furnace of affliction. 11 For mine own sake, even for mine own sake, will I do it: for how should my name be polluted? and I will not give my glory unto another. 12 Hearken unto me, O Jacob and Israel, my called; I am he; I am the first, I also am the last. 13 Mine hand also hath… Read the whole commentary →