The prophet which prophesieth of peace, when the word of the prophet shall come to pass, then shall the prophet be known, that the LORD hath truly sent him.
The prophet which prophesieth of peace. Hananiah had given no warning as to the need of conversion, but had foretold prosperity unconditionally. Jeremiah does not say that all are true prophets who foretell truths in any instance (which Deuteronomy 13:1-3 disproves), but asserts only the converse-namely, that whoever, as Hananiah, predicts what the event does not confirm, is a false prophet. There are two tests of prophets --
(1) The event (Deuteronomy 18:22).
(2) Accordance with the Word of God (Isaiah 8:20).