6 "And you, son of man , neither fear them nor fear their words , though thistles and thorns are with you and you sit on scorpions ; neither fear their words nor be dismayed at their presence , for they are a rebellious house . 7 "But you shall speak My words to them whether they listen or not, for they are rebellious . 8 "Now you, son of man , listen to what I am speaking to you; do not be rebellious like that rebellious house . Open your mouth and eat what I am giving you." 9 Then I looked , and behold , a hand was extended to me; and lo , a scroll e was in it. 10 When He spread it out before me, it was written on the front and back , and written on it were lamentations , mourning and woe .
Matthew Henry's Commentary on Ezekiel 2:6-10
Commentary on Ezekiel 2:6-10
(Read Ezekiel 2:6-10)
Those who will do any thing to purpose in the service of God, must not fear men. Wicked men are as briers and thorns; but they are nigh unto cursing, and their end is to be burned. The prophet must be faithful to the souls of those to whom he was sent. All who speak from God to others, must obey his voice. The discoveries of sin, and the warnings of wrath, should be matter of lamentation. And those acquainted with the word of God, will clearly perceive it is filled with woe to impenitent sinners; and that all the precious promises of the gospel are for the repenting, believing servants of the Lord.