Jeremiah 16:2

Thou shalt not take thee a wife, neither shalt thou have sons or daughters in this place.

Cross-reference

Jeremiah 29:6 commands exiles to marry and have children — the opposite of Jeremiah's own command, highlighting different divine purposes.

In Matthew 24:19, Jesus warns of woe to pregnant women during tribulation — directly paralleling the rationale for Jeremiah's celibacy.

Luke 21:23 Parallel

In Luke 21:23, the same warning about nursing mothers in distress appears — reinforcing the sign value of avoiding marriage.

Luke 23:29 Parallel

In Luke 23:29, Jesus says barren will be blessed in coming days — here, being childless is a sign of that blessing.

In 1 Corinthians 7:26, Paul advises staying unmarried due to present distress — mirroring Jeremiah's command.

In 1 Corinthians 7:27, Paul advises against seeking marriage — consistent with Jeremiah's prohibition.