Jeremiah 1:7
But the Lord said unto me, Say not, I am a child: for thou shalt go to all that I shall send thee, and whatsoever I command thee thou shalt speak.
Cross-reference
Jeremiah 1:18 promises God will make Jeremiah like a fortified city—the strengthening that follows the command to speak in verse 7.
Jeremiah 1:17 repeats the command to speak boldly without fear—reinforcing the same commission given in verse 7.
In Jeremiah 43:1, this commission is fulfilled as he faithfully speaks God's words to the people, showing continued obedience to the command.
Jeremiah 7:27 repeats the command to speak all these words, adding that the people will not listen — showing the ongoing commission despite rejection.
Matthew 28:20 commissions disciples to teach all Christ commanded — similar to Jeremiah's charge to speak all God commands.
Ezekiel 3:27 shows God promising to open Ezekiel's mouth to speak His words — mirroring Jeremiah's instruction to speak what God commands.
Ezekiel 3:17-21 appoints Ezekiel as a watchman to speak God's warnings — paralleling Jeremiah's charge to deliver God's message.
Ezekiel 2:3-5 commissions Ezekiel to speak to a rebellious people — a parallel mission to Jeremiah's command to go and speak.
2 Chronicles 18:13 records Micaiah's same declaration to speak only God's word — echoing Jeremiah's commission.
1 Kings 22:14 has Micaiah vowing to speak only the LORD's word — a direct parallel to Jeremiah's command here.
Numbers 22:38 shows Balaam stating he can only speak God's word — matching Jeremiah's mandate to speak only what God commands.
Numbers 22:20 gives Balaam the same instruction to speak only God's words — a direct parallel to Jeremiah's commission.
Exodus 7:2 similarly commands Moses to speak all God commands — echoing the same divine commission to Jeremiah here.
Isaiah 58:1 commands the prophet to cry aloud and declare transgression — matching Jeremiah's command to speak whatever God tells him.
In Acts 9:15, God tells Ananias that Paul is a chosen instrument to carry His name, similar to Jeremiah being sent to speak for God.
In Ezekiel 2:7, God similarly commands Ezekiel to speak His words whether they listen or not, mirroring Jeremiah's charge to speak despite opposition.
Exodus 6:29 commands Moses to tell Pharaoh all that God speaks — a direct parallel to Jeremiah's commission to speak whatever God commands.
In Amos 7:15, God calls Amos from his flock to prophesy, paralleling the divine sending of Jeremiah despite his youth.
In Jonah 1:2, God issues a similar command to go and proclaim, but Jonah's flight later contrasts with Jeremiah's obedience.
In Acts 4:20, Peter and John declare they cannot stop speaking what they've seen, echoing Jeremiah's compulsion to speak God's words.
Exodus 7:1 shows God making Moses like a god to Pharaoh—parallel commissioning of a reluctant prophet with divine authority to speak.
In Matthew 10:19, Jesus promises the apostles words will be given when persecuted, echoing God's assurance that Jeremiah would speak what He commanded.
Proverbs 16:1 says the answer of the tongue is from the LORD — aligning with Jeremiah's commission to speak only what God gives him.
In Acts 20:27, Paul declares he did not shrink from declaring the whole counsel of God — echoing Jeremiah's commission to speak all God commands.
In Ephesians 6:20, Paul as an ambassador in chains echoes Jeremiah's commission to speak boldly despite opposition — both are sent messengers.