Isaiah 64:5

Thou meetest him that rejoiceth and worketh righteousness, those that remember thee in thy ways: behold, thou art wroth; for we have sinned: in those is continuance, and we shall be saved.

Cross-reference

In Isaiah 63:10, rebellion grieves the Holy Spirit and turns God into an enemy—exactly the anger and divine opposition expressed here.

Isaiah 26:8 Parallel

Isaiah 26:8 expresses longing for God’s ways and waiting on Him, directly paralleling the attitude of those who gladly do right in Isaiah 64:5.

In Isaiah 57:12, God denounces empty righteousness, contrasting with the genuine joy in righteousness in Isaiah 64:5.

In Hebrews 4:16, the invitation to approach God’s throne with confidence contrasts with Isaiah’s plea for salvation amidst anger, offering grace as the answer.

Acts 10:35 Parallel

Acts 10:35 states God accepts anyone who fears Him and does right, directly reinforcing Isaiah 64:5’s promise to those who gladly do right.

Hosea 11:8 Parallel

Hosea 11:8 echoes the same rhetorical question 'How can I give you up?' revealing God's compassion despite anger—direct parallel to the plea.

Jeremiah 31:18-20 shows God's discipline leading to repentance and his compassion, directly answering the plea 'how can we be saved?'.

Psalm 90:7-9 describes being consumed by God's anger and our sins exposed, matching the wrath and plea for salvation in this verse.

Psalm 103:17 contrasts God's everlasting love for those who fear him with the anger here, offering hope beyond judgment.

Hosea 5:15 Parallel

In Hosea 5:15, God withdraws until His people seek Him—parallel to Isaiah’s theme of God meeting those who remember Him in repentance.

Malachi 3:6 Contrast

Malachi 3:6 declares God's unchanging nature ensures we are not destroyed, providing a basis for hope after the wrath expressed here.

Philippians 3:9 contrasts human righteousness (like Isaiah’s 'working righteousness') with God’s righteousness through faith—a contrast.

Exodus 25:22 explicitly states 'I will meet with you' at the mercy seat, echoing Isaiah's description of God meeting those who work righteousness.

In Proverbs 21:15, doing justice brings joy to the righteous, paralleling the joy of working righteousness in Isaiah 64:5.

Psalm 106:3 Parallel

In Psalm 106:3, blessing is promised to those who do righteousness, similar to God meeting those who joyfully work righteousness in Isaiah.

Hosea 6:3 Parallel

Hosea 6:3 calls for acknowledging the Lord who will come like rain—a hopeful response to the cry for salvation after sin.

Psalm 80:7 Parallel

In Psalm 80:7, the psalmist cries for restoration and salvation, mirroring the plea in Isaiah 64:5.

Luke 18:13 Related theme

In Luke 18:13, the tax collector’s humble plea 'God be merciful' echoes Isaiah’s confession of sin and need for salvation.

Job 10:15 Parallel

In Job 10:15, Job laments his sinful state and inability to stand before God, echoing the confession of sin in Isaiah 64:5.

Ecclesiastes 3:12 Related theme

In Ecclesiastes 3:12, joy and doing good are linked, similar to the joy in working righteousness in Isaiah 64:5.