Jeremiah 23:20 (WEB)
The LORD’s anger will not return until he has executed and performed the intents of his heart. In the latter days, you will understand it perfectly.
Fathers and councils · 4
Irenaeus of Lyons
“But Jeremiah also says, “In the last days they shall understand these things.”” — editor's note: Jer. xxiii. 20.
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Ambrose of Milan
“Furthermore, what meaneth it that thou readest: “Who hath stood in the truth (substantia) of the Lord?” and again: “Now if they had stood in My truth, and had given ear to My words, and had taught My people, I would have turned them from their follies and transgressions”?” — editor's note: St. Ambrose’s “substantia” is, in the LXX., ὑπόστημα—“standing-ground.” R.V. “council.”—Jer. xxiii. 18–22.
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Cyprian of Carthage
“If they had stood on my foundation (substantia, ὑποστάσει), and had heard my words, and taught my people, I would have turned them from their evil thoughts.”” — editor's note: Jer. xxiii. 16–21.
Read the whole comment“Also in Jeremiah: “In the last of the days ye shall know those things.”” — editor's note: Jer. xxiii. 20.
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