Jeremiah 18:12

And they said, There is no hope: but we will walk after our own devices, and we will every one do the imagination of his evil heart.

Cross-reference

Jeremiah 2:25 records the identical defiant phrase 'It’s no use!' — a direct verbal echo of the people's response here.

Jeremiah 3:17 promises a future where they no longer follow the stubbornness of their evil hearts — directly opposite to their present resolve.

Jeremiah 7:24 uses the same phrase 'stubbornness of their evil hearts' to describe past disobedience; this verse foretells future persistence.

Jeremiah 11:8 also says they followed the stubbornness of their evil hearts — a repeated description of Israel’s pattern.

Jeremiah 16:12 repeats 'following the stubbornness of your evil hearts' — reinforcing the consistent rebellion theme.

Jeremiah 23:17 mentions those who follow the stubbornness of their hearts, linking false prophets' assurances to this defiant attitude.

In Jeremiah 44:17, the people also vow to continue idolatry despite warnings, showing the same stubborn refusal.

Genesis 6:5 Parallel

In Genesis 6:5, the same description of human heart as only evil continually parallels this stubbornness.

In Genesis 8:21, God says man's heart is evil from youth, echoing the persistent evil here.

In Deuteronomy 29:19, the phrase 'stubbornness of my heart' directly matches the attitude here.

Isaiah 57:10 contrasts this — there the people refuse to say 'It is hopeless,' while here they declare it. Opposite responses.

Ezekiel 37:11 records Israel saying 'our hope is gone,' echoing the same hopeless sentiment as 'It’s no use' here.

Mark 7:21 Parallel

In Mark 7:21, Jesus teaches that evil thoughts come from within the heart, echoing the source of these plans.

Mark 7:22 Parallel

In Mark 7:22, the specific evils listed (theft, murder, etc.) come from the same evil heart described here.