Esther 4:13
Then Mordecai commanded to answer Esther, Think not with thyself that thou shalt escape in the king’s house, more than all the Jews.
Cross-reference
Esther 2:10
Parallel
Esther 2:10 records Mordecai's earlier command to conceal her identity — now he says silence is no longer safe.
Proverbs 24:10–12
Allusion
Proverbs 24:10-12 warns against excusing inaction — Mordecai here calls Esther to rescue her people despite risk.
Proverbs 31:8
Parallel
Proverbs 31:8 commands speaking for the voiceless — Mordecai urges Esther to intercede for the Jews.
Ecclesiastes 3:7
Parallel
Ecclesiastes 3:7 acknowledges a time for silence and a time to speak — Mordecai declares this is the time to speak.
Philippians 2:30
Parallel
Philippians 2:30 describes risking life for the work of Christ — Mordecai calls Esther to similar risk for her people.