Isaiah 65:5
Which say, Stand by thyself, come not near to me; for I am holier than thou. These are a smoke in my nose, a fire that burneth all the day.
Cross-reference
Luke 18:9-14 portrays a Pharisee boasting of his righteousness – the exact self-exalting attitude condemned in Isaiah 65:5.
In Jude 1:19, those who 'separate themselves' are condemned — directly parallel to the self-righteous exclusion in Isaiah 65:5.
In 1 Peter 5:5, God resists the proud — a direct contrast to the self-righteous attitude of Isaiah 65:5.
In James 4:6, God resists the proud — directly opposing the proud self-righteous of Isaiah 65:5.
Luke 15:28-30 depicts the older brother's self-righteous anger – a clear echo of the 'do not come near me, I am holy' mindset.
Luke 15:2 shows Pharisees complaining that Jesus welcomes sinners – echoing the separatist attitude of Isaiah 65:5.
Luke 7:39 reveals a Pharisee's judgmental thoughts about a sinful woman – reflecting the self-righteous 'I am too holy' stance.
Luke 5:30 has Pharisees grumbling about Jesus eating with sinners – same self-righteous separation as in Isaiah 65:5.
Deuteronomy 32:20-22 expands on God's kindled wrath against a perverse generation — mirroring the 'fire that burns all day' here against those who boast of holiness.
Matthew 9:11 shows Pharisees self-righteously distancing from sinners – mirroring the 'keep to yourself, I am holy' attitude in Isaiah 65:5.
In Luke 6:37, Jesus directly counters the judging attitude of the self-righteous: 'Judge not, and you will not be judged.'
Proverbs 30:12 describes those 'pure in their own eyes yet not cleansed' — the exact same self-righteous delusion as those who say 'I am too holy for you' here.
Romans 3:9 denies any Jewish superiority, directly opposing the claim 'I am too holy for you' in Isaiah.
Acts 10:28 reveals God overturning the old separation: Peter learns not to call anyone common or unclean, contrasting the attitude in Isaiah.
John 16:2 warns that religious people will persecute believers, thinking they serve God — the same self-righteous zeal that separates.
John 9:34 shows the Pharisees casting out the healed man, thinking themselves holy and him sinful — a direct parallel.
In John 7:49, the Pharisees dismiss the crowd as accursed, displaying the same disdain for those they deem unholy.
Luke 18:11 portrays a Pharisee thanking God he is not like others — the exact self-righteous separation Isaiah condemns.
Luke 15:29 shows the older brother's self-righteous complaint, mirroring the 'keep away' attitude of those who consider themselves holy.
Mark 2:16 shows Pharisees criticizing Jesus for eating with sinners — the same self-righteous separation from the 'unclean' that Isaiah condemns here.
Deuteronomy 29:20 describes God's wrath burning against covenant breakers — parallel to the 'smoke in my nostrils' and 'fire' here against those who claim false holiness.
In Romans 2:17-29, Paul confronts those who boast in the law yet sin — mirroring the hypocrisy condemned in Isaiah 65:5.
Genesis 19:9 has the Sodomites saying 'Stand back!' — echoing the 'keep to yourself' here, though the Sodomites are wicked rather than claims of holiness.
Galatians 2:12 describes Peter separating from Gentiles due to fear — a similar separation based on purity, though motivated by pressure.
James 2:3 condemns favoritism toward the rich and dishonoring the poor — a parallel attitude of judging and separating based on status.
Ezekiel 16:56 refers to 'the day of your pride' when Jerusalem looked down on Sodom — similar to the prideful holiness here that provokes God's anger.