Jeremiah 1:17

Thou therefore gird up thy loins, and arise, and speak unto them all that I command thee: be not dismayed at their faces, lest I confound thee before them.

Cross-reference

In Jeremiah 1:7, God gives the same commission: speak whatever I command you. It reinforces the charge here.

Jeremiah 1:8 directly follows with 'Be not afraid... for I am with thee,' a promise that supports the command not to be dismayed.

Jeremiah 26:2 repeats the same commission: 'speak all I command, do not hold back a word'—a direct parallel to 1:17.

Jeremiah 43:1 records Jeremiah speaking all God's words—a direct fulfillment of the charge in 1:17 to deliver every command.

Jeremiah 26:12 shows Jeremiah obeying the commission by speaking boldly to officials—a narrative fulfillment of 1:17.

Jeremiah 23:28 contrasts true prophets who speak God's word faithfully with false ones. This echoes the call to speak only what God commands.

Ezekiel 2:7 Parallel

Ezekiel 2:7 commands speaking God's words whether people hear or not — echoing Jeremiah's charge to speak all commanded.

In 1 Peter 1:13, 'gird up the loins of your mind' directly echoes this call to mental readiness for God.

Acts 20:27 Parallel

Acts 20:27 shows Paul declaring the whole counsel of God, reinforcing the same theme of speaking everything commanded.

Jonah 3:2 Parallel

Jonah 3:2 commands Jonah to preach what God bids him, parallel to Jeremiah's command to speak all that God commands.

Ezekiel 33:6-8 emphasizes the watchman's duty to warn — failing to speak brings bloodguilt, similar to Jeremiah's threat of being confounded.

Ezekiel 3:14-18 appoints Ezekiel as a watchman to warn Israel — a parallel prophetic responsibility with grave consequences.

Ezekiel 3:11 sends Ezekiel to speak God's word to the captives, whether they listen or not—same bold commission as Jeremiah's.

Exodus 3:12 Parallel

In Exodus 3:12, God assures Moses of His presence when sending him — the same divine backing given to Jeremiah here.

Ezekiel 2:6 Parallel

Ezekiel 2:6 uses nearly identical wording: 'be not afraid... nor dismayed' — a parallel commission to face rebellious hearers.

Exodus 7:2 Parallel

Exodus 7:2 commands Moses to speak all God commands him to Pharaoh, mirroring Jeremiah's commission to speak boldly.

Exodus 8:1 Parallel

Exodus 8:1 sends Moses to speak God's word to Pharaoh — a parallel prophetic commission to deliver a divine message.

Exodus 6:29 Parallel

Exodus 6:29 commands Moses to speak all that the Lord says — a direct parallel to Jeremiah's commission to speak all commanded.

Ephesians 6:20 prays for boldness to declare the gospel — echoes Jeremiah's commission to speak God's word without dismay.

Acts 18:9 Allusion

Acts 18:9 directly parallels Jeremiah 1:17 — God tells Paul 'Do not be afraid, but speak', matching the same command.

Acts 4:20 Parallel

Acts 4:20 shows apostles compelled to speak about Jesus — parallels Jeremiah's command to speak God's message despite threats.

Ezekiel 33:7 gives Ezekiel a similar watchman commission — speak God's warning. Both prophets commanded to deliver God's message.

Deuteronomy 1:17 instructs judges not to fear human faces — the same principle of boldness in God's service as Jeremiah receives.

In Ezekiel 3:26, God silences Ezekiel — opposite to Jeremiah's call to speak boldly. Both prophets to rebellious houses, but one is muted.

In 2 Kings 1:15, Elijah is told not to fear the king's captain—a parallel to Jeremiah's charge not to be dismayed when speaking God's word.

Isaiah 51:7 Parallel

Isaiah 51:7 directly commands 'fear not reproach, nor be dismayed'—a nearly identical call to boldness as Jeremiah's commission.

Ezekiel 3:9 Parallel

Ezekiel 3:9 gives the same charge: 'Fear them not, nor be dismayed'—a parallel commissioning of a prophet to speak boldly.

Isaiah 58:1 Parallel

Isaiah 58:1 urges 'cry aloud, do not hold back'—echoing Jeremiah's command to speak all God says without fear.

Ezekiel 3:10 instructs Ezekiel to receive God's words in his heart before speaking, complementing the command here to speak all that is commanded.

1 Corinthians 9:16 expresses a 'woe' if Paul doesn't preach — mirroring the compulsion Jeremiah faces to speak God's message.

1 Thessalonians 2:2 shows Paul's boldness in speaking despite suffering — a NT example of the same courageous proclamation.

Lamentations 3:57 Related theme

Lamentations 3:57 recalls God's reassurance 'Do not fear'—echoing the command not to be dismayed in Jeremiah's commission.

Acts 20:20 Parallel

Acts 20:20 has Paul declaring he kept back nothing profitable, echoing the call to speak all that God commands without fear.