The Book of Jonah presents a prophetic story depicting a reluctant missionary who was taught the lesson of obedience by bitter experience, and was then shown the depth of divine mercy.

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1:3   The pride of your heart has deceived you ... saying who can bring me down?

1:5   If thieves came to you, if destroyers by night, how you have been cut off. Would they not have stolen until they had enough? If the grape gatherers came to you, would they not leave gleanings?

1:12   You should not look down on your brother, neither should you rejoice in their destruction ...

1:10   Shame will cover you from the violence against your brother ... and you will be cut off forever.

1:15   The day of the Lord is near on all the nations. As you have done, it shall be done to you. Your reward will return upon your head.

1:17   Those who escape will be on Mount Zion. It must be holy ...