Isaiah 66:18

For I know their works and their thoughts: it shall come, that I will gather all nations and tongues; and they shall come, and see my glory.

Cross-reference

Isaiah 2:2 Parallel

Isaiah 2:2 prophesies all nations flowing to God's mountain — a parallel vision of the end‑time gathering in Isaiah 66:18.

Isaiah 27:13 describes a great trumpet gathering the dispersed to worship — the same gathering of nations to see glory.

Isaiah 52:10 says all nations will see God's salvation — parallel to all nations seeing His glory.

Isaiah 56:8 Parallel

Isaiah 56:8 promises gathering outcasts of Israel plus others — mirroring 66:18's gathering of all nations.

Isaiah 25:3 Parallel

Isaiah 25:3 shows nations glorifying God — the same nations gathered in 66:18 come to glorify Him.

In Isaiah 37:28, God tells Sennacherib 'I know your sitting down and going out'—the same divine knowledge of works echoed in 66:18.

Isaiah 42:12 calls nations to give glory to God — the response expected when they see His glory.

Revelation 2:2 opens with 'I know your works'—Christ’s identical phrase to the church, mirroring God’s declaration in 66:18.

Revelation 2:9 continues the pattern: 'I know your tribulation and poverty'—same formula of divine insight into human conditions.

Revelation 2:13 says 'I know where you dwell'—another 'I know' statement linking Christ’s omniscience to God’s in 66:18.

Amos 5:12 Parallel

Amos 5:12 has God saying 'I know how many are your transgressions'—a direct parallel to God's knowledge of works in 66:18.

Joel 3:2 Contrast

In Joel 3:2, the same 'gather all nations' phrase appears, but for judgment rather than seeing glory — a parallel with a different outcome.

Ezekiel 39:21 directly parallels Isaiah 66:18: God sets His glory among the nations and they see it.

Matthew 9:4 Parallel

Matthew 9:4 says 'Jesus, knowing their thoughts'—a direct parallel to God knowing thoughts in 66:18, showing Christ’s divine insight.

Psalm 86:9 Parallel

Psalm 86:9 says all nations shall come and worship before the Lord — a direct parallel to the gathering of all tongues in Isaiah 66:18.

Psalm 72:17 Parallel

Psalm 72:17 declares all nations will call the king blessed — a parallel promise of universal worship in Isaiah 66:18.

Psalm 72:11 Parallel

Psalm 72:11 envisions all kings and nations serving the Lord — a strong parallel to the gathering of all nations in Isaiah 66:18.

Luke 24:47 Parallel

In Luke 24:47, the command to proclaim repentance to all nations fulfills this promise that all nations will be gathered to see God's glory.

Acts 2:5 Parallel

In Acts 2:5, devout Jews from every nation gather in Jerusalem—a partial realization of this gathering of all nations to witness God's glory.

Zechariah 8:20 foretells peoples from many cities coming, similar to Isaiah's gathering of all nations.

Acts 15:17 Allusion

In Acts 15:17, James quotes Amos about Gentiles seeking the Lord—directly echoing this gathering of all nations to see God's glory.

In Revelation 15:4, all nations come and worship before God—a direct fulfillment of this promise that all nations will see His glory.

In Revelation 21:24, the nations walk by God's light and bring their glory into the New Jerusalem—fulfilling this gathering to see His glory.

Luke 13:29 Parallel

Luke 13:29 says people from all directions will feast in God's kingdom, paralleling Isaiah's gathering of all nations.

Matthew 28:19 commands making disciples of all nations, extending the promise of God gathering all nations to the church's mission.

Zechariah 14:16 says survivors of all nations will worship God, paralleling Isaiah's gathering of all nations to see His glory.

Zechariah 8:23 depicts people from every tongue seeking God's people, directly echoing 'all nations and tongues' in Isaiah.

Zephaniah 3:10 mentions worshipers from distant lands bringing offerings, echoing Isaiah's gathering of all nations.

Micah 4:1 Parallel

Micah 4:1 foretells peoples flowing to God's mountain, directly paralleling Isaiah's gathering of all nations to see His glory.

1 Corinthians 3:20 quotes that the Lord knows the thoughts of the wise — a direct echo of God knowing thoughts in Isaiah 66:18.

In Colossians 3:11, ethnic barriers fall in Christ—a present reality of the unity among all nations promised here.

John 5:42 Parallel

John 5:42 records Jesus saying 'I know that you do not have the love of God'—echoing divine knowledge of inner thoughts.

John 17:24 Related theme

John 17:24 expresses Jesus' desire for believers to see His glory, mirroring the future sight of God's glory in Isaiah 66:18.

Deuteronomy 31:21 shows God knowing Israel's future rebellion—'I know what they are inclined to do'—parallel to God knowing works and thoughts here.

Ezekiel 38:10 says 'thoughts will come into your mind'—God reveals the evil schemes he knows, paralleling 'I know their thoughts' in 66:18.

Psalm 67:2 Parallel

Psalm 67:2 prays for God's saving power to be known among all nations — a parallel universal scope to Isaiah 66:18.