1 Peter 4:17

For the time is come that judgment must begin at the house of God: and if it first begin at us, what shall the end be of them that obey not the gospel of God?

Cross-references

Ezekiel 9:6 Allusion

In Ezekiel 9:6, judgment starts at the sanctuary — the same concept of divine judgment beginning with God's own people.

Hebrews 12:25 warns that rejecting the heavenly speaker brings greater judgment than rejecting earthly warnings—mirrors the principle that judgment begins with those who have received more revelation.

2 Thessalonians 1:8 explicitly describes retribution on those who do not obey the gospel—directly parallels the outcome for unbelievers in 1 Peter 4:17, reinforcing the same judgment.

Luke 23:31 Parallel

In Luke 23:31, the green tree/dry tree logic asks: if the innocent suffer, what will happen to the guilty? — directly parallels Peter's question.

Luke 12:48 Parallel

In Luke 12:48, greater knowledge brings greater accountability — reinforcing stricter judgment for those entrusted with more.

Luke 12:47 Parallel

In Luke 12:47, the servant who knows his master's will is judged more severely — aligns with judgment starting with God's household.

In Matthew 11:20-24, Jesus pronounces woe on cities that saw miracles but didn't repent—judgment starts with those given more light, similar to judgment beginning with God's household.

In Jeremiah 25:29, judgment begins with the city called by God's name before spreading to all nations — directly echoed in Peter's logic.

Matthew 22:7 describes the king's destruction of those who rejected his invitation, paralleling God's judgment on gospel-rejecters in Peter.

Deuteronomy 32:51 records God judging Moses and Aaron for not hallowing Him — judgment on leaders of God's people, echoing Peter's point.

1 Samuel 4:18 describes Eli's death as judgment on his priestly household — a clear instance of judgment beginning with God's house.

Romans 2:9 Parallel

Romans 2:9 describes tribulation on evildoers 'of the Jew first,' mirroring Peter's judgment beginning with God's household.

Romans 2:8 Parallel

Romans 2:8 declares wrath on those who 'do not obey the truth,' closely echoing Peter's 'those who do not obey the gospel.'

Acts 13:41 Parallel

Acts 13:41 quotes Habakkuk about scoffers who perish, directly reinforcing Peter's warning of judgment on those who reject God's work.

1 Samuel 6:19 shows God striking Israelites for irreverence toward the ark — judgment on God's people for not honoring His holiness.

In 1 Kings 13:24, a disobedient prophet is killed by a lion — an example of judgment on God's servant, illustrating judgment beginning with God's house.

In 1 Kings 13:26, the prophet confirms the man's disobedience led to death — reinforcing that God judges His own first.

In 2 Kings 18:12, Israel's exile is explained by their disobedience — judgment on God's people, matching Peter's point that judgment begins with God's household.

Obadiah 1:16 describes judgment starting on God's holy mountain then spreading to all nations — mirroring Peter's progression from believers to unbelievers.

Amos 3:2 Parallel

Amos 3:2 says God punishes Israel because He chose them — the same logic as judgment beginning with God's family.

Leviticus 10:3 shows God judging the priests for irreverence — judgment beginning with those nearest God, exactly Peter's principle for the church.

Ezekiel 7:7 Parallel

Ezekiel 7:7 declares the day of judgment has come for Israel — directly paralleling Peter's 'time has come for judgment to begin at the house of God'.

Lamentations 1:9 mourns Jerusalem's fall — judgment on God's people, illustrating Peter's point that judgment begins with God's house.

Proverbs 11:31 states if the righteous are repaid on earth, how much more the wicked — directly echoed in Peter's argument about judgment starting with believers.

In Jeremiah 25:18, judgment begins with Jerusalem, God's chosen city — a pattern Peter applies to the church.

In Isaiah 10:12, God's judgment on Assyria follows His discipline of Zion — the same pattern of judgment beginning with God's people.

In Jeremiah 49:12, the 'cup of judgment' logic applies: if those not sentenced drink, then Edom certainly will — parallel to judgment starting with God's household.

Hebrews 2:2 Parallel

Hebrews 2:2 warns that every transgression under the old covenant received just penalty, implying even greater accountability for those who neglect the gospel—similar logic to judgment starting with God's house.