Isaiah 3:10
Say ye to the righteous, that it shall be well with him: for they shall eat the fruit of their doings.
Cross-reference
Isaiah 26:21 depicts God punishing the wicked—contrasting with 3:10's assurance that it will be well with the righteous.
Isaiah 1:19 promises that the obedient will eat the good of the land, using the same conditional blessing framework as eating the fruit of deeds.
Ecclesiastes 8:12 states 'it shall be well with them that fear God'—a direct parallel to the same promise in 3:10.
Ezekiel 18:9-19 repeatedly affirms the righteous shall live—parallel to 3:10's 'eat the fruit of their doings' as reward.
Psalm 18:24 explicitly states reward for righteousness: 'the Lord has rewarded me according to my righteousness'—directly echoing the promise.
Psalm 128:1 pronounces blessing on those who fear the Lord, matching the well-being promised to the righteous.
Psalm 128:2 uses the same 'eat the fruit' wording and 'it shall be well,' nearly identical to the promise here.
In Romans 2:5-11, Paul expands the principle: God repays each according to works, giving eternal life to the righteous and wrath to the unrighteous.
Jeremiah 15:11 promises 'it shall be well with thy remnant'—the same phrase as 3:10, assuring wellbeing amid affliction.
Galatians 6:7 states the general law of reaping what you sow, which underlies the promise of eating fruit of deeds.
Galatians 6:8 contrasts sowing to flesh vs Spirit, showing two outcomes—corruption or eternal life—parallel to righteous vs wicked.
Hebrews 6:10 assures that God remembers righteous works and will reward, reinforcing the certainty of eating fruit of deeds.
Jeremiah 17:10 echoes that God rewards each according to conduct, reinforcing the principle of recompense for deeds.
Jeremiah 21:14 shows the punitive side—God punishes as deeds deserve, contrasting the positive reward for the righteous.
Jeremiah 22:15 parallels that doing right and justice leads to well-being, same as the righteous enjoying fruit of deeds.
Jeremiah 42:6 shows obedience leading to well-being, directly echoing the promise to the righteous.
Daniel 6:22 exemplifies a righteous man delivered, showing the fruit of his innocence—a case in point.
Ezekiel 18:20 explicitly states the righteous are credited with their righteousness, directly reinforcing the fruit of deeds.
Revelation 22:12 promises reward according to work, directly paralleling the righteous eating the fruit of their doings.
Hosea 4:9 declares God repays both people and priests for their deeds, mirroring the principle of recompense.
Matthew 5:12 promises great reward in heaven for the persecuted righteous—directly reinforcing that the righteous will be blessed.
Matthew 16:27 states the Son of Man will reward each according to deeds—a clear echo of the same divine principle.
Romans 2:6 declares God repays each according to their works—a direct statement of the same retributive principle.
Romans 6:21 contrasts the fruit of sin (death) with the fruit of righteousness—directly opposing the promise of good fruit for the righteous.
2 Corinthians 5:10 speaks of receiving due for deeds done in the body—reinforcing the judgment/reward based on deeds theme.
Ephesians 6:3 directly echoes the phrase 'that it may be well with thee', linking the promise for the righteous to the commandment for children.
Revelation 2:23 declares that Christ gives to each according to their works, reinforcing the OT principle of reaping what one sows.
Genesis 4:7 promises acceptance for doing well—the same logic of reward for righteous conduct—forming a direct parallel.
Proverbs 13:21 explicitly says the righteous are rewarded with good, matching the promise that it shall be well with them.
Proverbs 12:14 teaches that a person is satisfied with good from the fruit of their speech and works, a close echo of reaping what one sows.
Proverbs 10:16 states that the righteous earn life, directly paralleling the idea that the righteous will eat the fruit of their deeds.
In Deuteronomy 5:29, God desires obedience so 'it may go well with them' — the same promise of well-being for the righteous.
Proverbs 1:31 uses the identical phrase 'eat the fruit of their way' but applied to the wicked who reject wisdom, contrasting the righteous in Isaiah.
In Deuteronomy 6:3, Israel is told to obey so 'it may go well with you' — identical phrase promising blessing to the obedient.
Psalm 58:11 affirms the same promise: the righteous have a reward and God judges on earth, reinforcing the certainty of blessing for the righteous.
In Deuteronomy 6:18, doing right in God's sight ensures 'it may go well with you' — directly parallels the righteous enjoying fruit of deeds.
Psalm 1:3 describes the righteous prospering like a fruitful tree—a vivid parallel to the fruit of their deeds in Isaiah.
In Deuteronomy 12:25, obeying God's command leads to well-being — 'it may go well with you' — echoing the principle of Isaiah 3:10.
2 Chronicles 6:23 repeats the prayer for rewarding the righteous according to their righteousness—same concept as the Isaiah promise.
1 Kings 8:32 asks God to vindicate the righteous by rewarding them according to their righteousness—identical theme to the promise in Isaiah.
2 Samuel 22:25 has David saying God rewarded him according to his righteousness—directly echoing the principle of enjoying the fruit of one's deeds.
In Genesis 7:1, God declares Noah righteous and saves him — a concrete example of the righteous enjoying good fruit.
Ezekiel 9:4 shows the righteous marked for protection during judgment—parallel to 3:10's promise that it will go well for them.
Malachi 3:18 speaks of discerning between righteous and wicked—parallel to 3:10's focus on the righteous being rewarded.
Zephaniah 2:3 urges seeking the Lord to be hid in the day of anger—parallel to 3:10's safety promise for the righteous.
Matthew 10:41 promises a prophet’s or righteous person’s reward to those who welcome them—extending the principle of reward for righteousness.
1 Samuel 12:14 promises well-being for fearing and obeying the Lord—a conditional blessing that parallels the reward for the righteous.
In Deuteronomy 28:1, full obedience brings exaltation and blessing — a broader expression of the principle that the righteous prosper.
Job 8:6 claims that if pure and upright, God will restore you—a conditional reward that mirrors the promise to the righteous.
In Deuteronomy 11:27, blessing is promised for obeying God's commands — aligns with the promise of good for the righteous.
In Deuteronomy 6:24, obedience brings prosperity and life — a general parallel to the righteous receiving good fruit.
Proverbs 2:22 describes the destruction of the wicked, opposite to the reward of the righteous in Isaiah, highlighting the two outcomes.
In Exodus 1:20, God rewards the midwives for fearing Him — a specific blessing echoing the promise of good for the righteous.
In Genesis 18:25, Abraham insists God must not treat righteous and wicked alike — reinforcing that the righteous receive favorable treatment.
Ecclesiastes 2:26 notes that God gives wisdom, knowledge, and joy to those who please Him, similar to the reward for the righteous, though with a broader focus.
Psalm 140:13 declares that the upright will dwell in God's presence, echoing the theme of the righteous receiving good, though not explicitly tied to their deeds.