Isaiah 56:1

Thus saith the Lord, Keep ye judgment, and do justice: for my salvation is near to come, and my righteousness to be revealed.

Cross-reference

In Isaiah 1:16-19, the same call to wash, seek justice, and the promise of cleansing echoes the ethical demand and salvation promise here.

Isaiah 46:13 repeats nearly the same promise — God's righteousness and salvation are near — reinforcing the call to act.

Isaiah 51:5 Parallel

Isaiah 51:5 also declares God's righteousness and salvation drawing near, strengthening the same prophetic theme.

Isaiah 55:7 Parallel

Isaiah 55:7 calls the wicked to forsake their ways and return to the LORD for pardon — directly parallel to the imperative to do righteousness here, with promise of compassion.

Isaiah 26:8 Parallel

Isaiah 26:8 speaks of waiting for the LORD's judgments — echoing the theme of expectation for God's salvation that motivates the ethical call here.

Isaiah 33:15 lists walking righteously and speaking uprightly as conditions for dwelling with God — same theme of righteous conduct preceding salvation.

Psalm 50:23 Parallel

Psalm 50:23 promises God's salvation to those who order their way rightly — a direct parallel to the promise of salvation for doing righteousness here.

Romans 13:11 says salvation is nearer than when we first believed — directly echoing Isaiah's 'my salvation is near' and urging ethical action.

Matthew 3:2 Parallel

Matthew 3:2 calls for repentance because the kingdom of heaven is near — a strong parallel to the imminent salvation motivating the ethical demand here.

Jeremiah 7:3-11 calls for amending ways and deeds rather than trusting in temple rituals — reinforcing the emphasis on genuine justice and righteousness here.

Psalm 24:4-6 requires clean hands and pure heart to receive righteousness and blessing from God — mirroring the condition for salvation here.

Psalm 106:3 Parallel

Psalm 106:3 uses nearly identical language: 'observe justice, do righteousness at all times' — a direct verbal parallel to Isaiah's exhortation.

In Matthew 4:17, Jesus announces the kingdom at hand and calls to repent — paralleling Isaiah's near salvation and call for righteousness.

Mark 1:15 Allusion

Mark 1:15 echoes the same: the kingdom is at hand, repent — matching Isaiah's urgency to keep justice as salvation nears.

Luke 3:3-9 calls for fruits of repentance in light of coming judgment — similar to Isaiah's demand for justice before salvation arrives.

Romans 10:3 Contrast

Romans 10:3 contrasts seeking self-righteousness with submitting to God's righteousness — opposite of Isaiah's call to receive God's revealed righteousness.

Revelation 22:14 pronounces blessing on those who wash their robes, linking obedience to entering the city — parallels Isaiah's link between doing righteousness and entering salvation.

Psalm 85:9 Parallel

Psalm 85:9 says salvation is near to those who fear God — linking reverence with the coming deliverance Isaiah urges.