約納的威脅之言造成了驚人的效果（或許，也在今天，向許多人展示永遠受罰的景象仍然會有意義）。

作者不忘提及，連動物也會跟著主人懺悔做補贖。

這同樣提醒我們：補贖是必要的。它顯示我們積極接受天主的寬恕。它教導我們，生命並非為了享樂，而是為了主，祂才是我們靈魂獨有的真正喜樂。

祂今天正在透過我們，在我們身上成就這一切。

The results of Jonah’s threatening words are spectacular (perhaps, today as well it might be useful to wave in front of the eyes of many the perspective of eternal damnation).

The author does not forget to mention that even animals follow their owners and do penance.

It is a strong reminder for us as well: penance is necessary. It shows our active commitment to receive God’s forgiveness. It teaches us that life is not for pleasure, but for the Lord, the unique true joy of our souls.