In Ezekiel 14:14, the same three righteous men are named; verse 20 expands that they cannot save even their children.

In Ezekiel 14:16, the same declaration about Noah, Daniel, Job not saving their children appears; verse 20 applies it to another judgment.

In Ezekiel 18:20, individual responsibility is taught: no one can save another by their righteousness, echoing Ezekiel 14:20's lesson.

In Ezekiel 3:19, the prophet's warning delivers his own soul, paralleling the principle here that personal righteousness saves only oneself.

In Genesis 6:9, Noah is described as righteous and blameless, establishing the basis for his role here as a righteous man who can only save himself.

In Job 1:1, Job is described as blameless and upright, which is the basis for his inclusion here as a righteous man who cannot intercede for others.

In Matthew 25:9, the wise virgins cannot share oil, illustrating that personal righteousness cannot be transferred to others.