Ezekiel 2:6

And thou, son of man, be not afraid of them, neither be afraid of their words, though briers and thorns be with thee, and thou dost dwell among scorpions: be not afraid of their words, nor be dismayed at their looks, though they be a rebellious house.

Cross-reference

Ezekiel 3:27 reverses the muteness: God opens Ezekiel's mouth to speak to the rebellious house, completing the narrative arc.

Ezekiel 3:8 Parallel

Ezekiel 3:8 strengthens this: God makes Ezekiel's face hard to match the rebels, directly answering the command not to fear.

Ezekiel 3:9 Parallel

Ezekiel 3:9 repeats the command not to fear, adding that God made Ezekiel's forehead harder than flint — a parallel reinforcement.

Ezekiel 3:26 has God making Ezekiel mute because of the same rebellious house, directly continuing the commission from chapter 2.

In Ezekiel 12:2, 'rebellious house' reappears — directly echoing the same phrase from Ezekiel 2:6, emphasizing Israel's stubbornness.

1 Peter 3:14 directly commands 'be not afraid of their terror,' mirroring the same exhortation to not fear those who threaten.

Philippians 1:28 tells believers not to be frightened by opponents — a direct parallel to Ezekiel's command not to fear rebellious people.

Luke 12:4 Parallel

In Luke 12:4, Jesus also commands not to fear those who kill the body — a parallel call to fearless courage against human threats.

Matthew 10:28 escalates the command: do not fear those who kill the body — a stronger version of not fearing the rebellious in Ezekiel.

Micah 7:4 Parallel

Micah 7:4 uses the same 'brier' and 'thorn' imagery for the wicked, directly echoing Ezekiel's metaphor for the rebellious house.

Jeremiah 1:17 also warns not to be dismayed by the people — mirroring the charge to Ezekiel against the rebellious house.

Jeremiah 1:8 gives the same reassurance: 'Do not be afraid of them, for I am with you' — nearly identical to Ezekiel's commission.

Isaiah 51:7 Parallel

Isaiah 51:7 commands not to fear reproach and reviling, exactly the same exhortation Ezekiel receives about rebellious people.

Matthew 10:26 echoes the same 'do not fear' command as Jesus sends disciples into opposition, mirroring Ezekiel's call to courage.

Nehemiah 6:13 describes enemies trying to make Nehemiah afraid, directly illustrating the kind of fear Ezekiel is told to overcome.

Acts 18:9 Parallel

Acts 18:9 directly parallels Ezekiel: God tells Paul 'do not be afraid' and to keep speaking despite opposition.

Hebrews 11:27 commends Moses for not fearing Pharaoh's wrath, illustrating the same faith-driven fearlessness commanded in Ezekiel.

Jeremiah 18:18 shows people plotting to 'smite with the tongue', illustrating the verbal opposition Ezekiel is warned about.

Amos 7:10-17 shows another prophet facing opposition from a priest and king, echoing Ezekiel's call not to fear rebellious leaders.

Acts 4:29 Parallel

Acts 4:29 records a prayer for boldness to speak God's word despite threats — directly echoing Ezekiel's commission to speak fearlessly.

2 Kings 1:15 has the angel tell Elijah not to fear the captain — a similar divine command to a prophet facing opposition.

2 Samuel 23:6 uses 'thorns' as a metaphor for worthless, rebellious men — the same imagery Ezekiel uses for his opponents.