Deuteronomy 19:20

And those which remain shall hear, and fear, and shall henceforth commit no more any such evil among you.

Cross-reference

Deuteronomy 19:19 prescribes the punishment (false witness) that leads to the effect described here — 'the rest shall hear and fear' follows directly from that judgment.

Deuteronomy 17:7 uses the same phrase 'put away the evil from among you' in the context of capital punishment for idolatry, reinforcing the deterrent principle.

Deuteronomy 17:13 repeats almost verbatim the formula 'all the people shall hear, and fear, and do no more presumptuously' — a direct parallel to the deterrent here.

Deuteronomy 21:21 applies the same deterrent formula ('all Israel shall hear, and fear') to the punishment of a rebellious son, mirroring this verse’s purpose.

Deuteronomy 13:11 uses the identical 'hear and fear' deterrent formula for idolatry, emphasizing the purpose of punishment.

Romans 13:4 Related theme

Romans 13:4 explicitly states 'be afraid' and 'he bears not the sword in vain' — directly aligning with the fear-based deterrent purpose of this verse.

1 Timothy 5:20 commands public rebuke of sinners 'that others also may fear' — a precise New Testament parallel to the deterrent goal here.

Ezekiel 14:11 states God's judgment aims to keep Israel from straying — a broader prophetic parallel to the deterrent purpose of punishment here.

Revelation 2:23 shows judgment on Jezebel's followers so 'all the churches shall know' — a New Testament echo of the public deterrent effect here.

Proverbs 21:11 Related theme

Proverbs 21:11 echoes the same logic: punishing a scorner makes the simple wise, just as public punishment here causes others to fear and refrain.

Romans 13:3 Related theme

Romans 13:3 teaches that rulers are a terror to evil, not good — a New Testament application of the same deterrent principle seen here.