15 But the Lord took me from tending the flock and said to me, 'Go, prophesy to my people Israel.'
15 And the Lord took me as I followed the flock, and the Lord said unto me, Go, prophesy unto my people Israel.
15 But the Lord took me from following the flock, and the Lord said to me, 'Go, prophesy to my people Israel.'
15 Then God took me off the farm and said, 'Go preach to my people Israel.'
15 Then the Lord took me as I followed the flock, And the Lord said to me, 'Go, prophesy to My people Israel.'
15 But the Lord called me away from my flock and told me, 'Go and prophesy to my people in Israel.'
Matthew Henry's Commentary on Amos 7:15
Commentary on Amos 7:10-17
(Read Amos 7:10-17)
It is no new thing for the accusers of the brethren, to misrepresent them as enemies to the king and kingdom, as traitors to their prince, and troublers of the land, when they are the best friends to both. Those who make gain their godliness, and are governed by the hopes of wealth and preferment, are ready to think these the most powerful motives with others also. But those who have a warrant from God, like Amos, ought not to fear the face of man. If God, that sent him, had not strengthened him, he could not thus have set his face as a flint. The Lord often chooses the weak and foolish things of the world to confound the wise and mighty. But no fervent prayers, or self-denying labours, can bring proud sinners to bear faithful reproofs and warnings. And all who oppose or despise the Divine word, must expect fatal effects to their souls, unless they repent.