Isaiah 43:2

When thou passest through the waters, I will be with thee; and through the rivers, they shall not overflow thee: when thou walkest through the fire, thou shalt not be burned; neither shall the flame kindle upon thee.

Cross-reference

Isaiah 43:16 recalls God's parting the sea — the same 'waters' imagery showing He makes a way through trials just promised.

In Isaiah 41:14, God again says 'Fear not, I will help you' — echoing the same comfort to fearful Jacob.

In Isaiah 41:10, God gives the same reassurance 'Fear not, I am with you' — reinforcing the promise of presence in trials.

Isaiah 11:16 explicitly compares the future deliverance to the exodus crossing — the same pattern of God making a way through water that underlies this promise.

Isaiah 37:6 Parallel

Isaiah 37:6 is a specific command not to fear Assyria — a historical example of the general promise in Isaiah 43:2.

Isaiah 11:15 describes God drying up the sea to lead his people across — the same water-crossing imagery as the promise here, but on a national scale.

Joshua 3:15-17 records Israel crossing the Jordan on dry ground — another water miracle that parallels the promise of rivers not overwhelming.

Psalm 91:15 Parallel

In Psalm 91:15, God promises 'I will be with him in trouble' — directly paralleling the 'I will be with you' in this verse.

In Daniel 3:25-27, Shadrach, Meshach, and Abednego walk through fire unharmed, a direct demonstration of the Isaiah 43:2 promise.

Psalm 66:12 Allusion

Psalm 66:12 explicitly says 'we went through fire and through water' — the exact same phrase used in this promise, describing God's deliverance to abundance.

Psalm 23:4 Parallel

In Psalm 23:4, David walks through the valley of death with God's presence — a personal application of being with through danger.

Joshua 1:9 Parallel

In Joshua 1:9, God commands strength and courage because He is with them wherever they go — same basis of presence.

Joshua 1:5 Parallel

In Joshua 1:5, God promises Joshua 'I will not leave you nor forsake you' — applying the same promise to a new leader.

In Deuteronomy 31:6-8, God promises to go with His people and never forsake them — a foundational parallel to this assurance.

Malachi 4:1 Contrast

In Malachi 4:1, fire consumes the wicked like stubble, contrasting with Isaiah 43:2 where God's people pass through fire unharmed.

Hebrews 11:33-38 lists heroes who endured trials by faith — living out the promise of God's presence through suffering.

In Hebrews 11:29, the Red Sea crossing demonstrates God's people passing through waters safely — a historical example of this promise.

Matthew 1:23 Prophetic fulfillment

In Matthew 1:23, Jesus is called Immanuel, 'God with us' — the ultimate fulfillment of God's promise to be with His people.

Exodus 14:29 recounts the Red Sea crossing on dry ground — the historical event that this promise of passing through waters directly echoes.

Genesis 26:3 records God's promise 'I will be with you' — the same core assurance as in Isaiah 43:2.

In 2 Corinthians 4:9, Paul says 'persecuted but not forsaken… not destroyed,' echoing the promise of not being overwhelmed or consumed.

Acts 18:10 Allusion

In Acts 18:10, God's promise 'I am with you' echoes the same assurance of divine presence and protection given in Isaiah.

Acts 7:9 Allusion

Acts 7:9 recounts 'God was with Joseph' despite betrayal, a direct example of the promise in action.

John 6:20 Allusion

John 6:20 repeats 'It is I; do not be afraid,' reinforcing Jesus as the divine presence in the storm.

Jeremiah 46:28 echoes 'Fear not, O Jacob, for I am with you' — identical language promising preservation through judgment.

Mark 6:50 Allusion

Mark 6:50 has Jesus say 'It is I; do not be afraid,' directly echoing the 'I will be with you' promise.

Daniel 3:27 Prophetic fulfillment

Daniel 3:27 shows the three men unharmed by fire — a literal fulfillment of the promise that flames will not scorch.

Haggai 1:13 Parallel

Haggai 1:13 echoes the same divine promise 'I am with you,' reinforcing God's presence through trials.

Zechariah 10:11 uses the same 'pass through the sea' imagery, showing God's deliverance through waters.

In Hebrews 11:34, heroes 'quenched the power of fire,' directly illustrating the promise that the flame shall not consume you.

Genesis 26:24 says 'Fear not, for I am with you' — a direct parallel to Isaiah's promise of presence.

Genesis 28:15 promises 'I am with you and will keep you' — echoing the same divine presence promised in Isaiah 43:2.

Psalm 69:1 Contrast

Psalm 69:1 cries out as waters reach the neck — the very danger God promises will not overwhelm in Isaiah 43:2, creating a contrast.

Genesis 35:3 Related theme

Genesis 35:3 recalls God answering Jacob in distress — a testimony to the promise of presence in Isaiah 43:2.

In 2 Samuel 22:17, David describes being drawn out of many waters—mirroring the deliverance through waters in this promise.

In Deuteronomy 31:8, God assures Joshua of His presence—reinforcing the same promise of divine companionship through danger.

Exodus 3:2 Parallel

In Exodus 3:2, the bush burns but is not consumed, paralleling the promise of passing through fire unscathed in Isaiah.

In Genesis 46:4, God promises to go down with Jacob and bring him up — a direct echo of 'I will be with you' in Isaiah.

Psalm 69:15 Parallel

Psalm 69:15 pleads that floodwaters not overflow — a prayer for the same protection God promises in Isaiah 43:2.

Psalm 32:6 Parallel

Psalm 32:6 also speaks of waters not overwhelming the godly — a parallel promise of divine protection from flood-like troubles.

In Zechariah 13:9, God refines His people through fire, complementing Isaiah's promise of preservation with a purpose of purification.

In 2 Timothy 3:11, Paul recounts how the Lord rescued him from all persecutions, fulfilling the assurance of divine protection.

Acts 23:11 Allusion

In Acts 23:11, the Lord stands by Paul to encourage him, mirroring the promise of God's presence through trials.

Exodus 3:12 Parallel

In Exodus 3:12, God assures Moses 'I will be with you' — a direct parallel to the companionship promised in Isaiah.

In 2 Corinthians 12:10, Paul delights in hardships because Christ's power is made perfect in weakness, paralleling divine strength through trials.

In Genesis 39:21, God's presence with Joseph in prison mirrors the promise of companionship through trials in Isaiah.

In Genesis 39:23, the Lord's presence with Joseph ensures success, echoing the protective presence promised in Isaiah.

In Jeremiah 1:8, God tells Jeremiah 'I am with you to deliver you' — a parallel promise of presence and protection for a prophet.

In Deuteronomy 20:1, God's presence in battle reassures Israel not to fear — a similar 'I am with you' promise but in war context.

In 2 Chronicles 20:15, God tells Judah not to fear because the battle is His—similar assurance of divine intervention in danger.

Lamentations 3:57 recalls God drawing near and saying 'Do not fear' — a past experience of the same reassurance given here.

Jeremiah 42:11 repeats 'I am with you to save you' — same assurance against a specific threat (king of Babylon).