Daniel 5:17
Then Daniel answered and said before the king, Let thy gifts be to thyself, and give thy rewards to another; yet I will read the writing unto the king, and make known to him the interpretation.
Cross-reference
Daniel 5:29
Contrast
In Daniel 5:29, despite Daniel's refusal of rewards in 5:17, the king gives them anyway, showing his insistence.
Genesis 14:23
Parallel
In Genesis 14:23, Abram refuses any reward from the king of Sodom, similar to Daniel's refusal here.
2 Kings 5:16
Parallel
In 2 Kings 5:16, Elisha refuses Naaman's gifts, mirroring Daniel's refusal of royal rewards.
Acts 8:20
Parallel
In Acts 8:20, Peter rebukes Simon for trying to buy the Holy Spirit, similar to Daniel's refusal of payment for spiritual interpretation.
Numbers 22:18
Parallel
Numbers 22:18 shows Balaam likewise refusing royal rewards to only speak God's message, mirroring Daniel's stance.
Psalm 119:46
Parallel
Psalm 119:46 parallels Daniel's boldness to speak God's word before a king despite refusing rewards.