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