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.
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.
In Mark 7:21, Jesus teaches that evil thoughts come from within the heart, echoing the source of these plans.
In Mark 7:22, the specific evils listed (theft, murder, etc.) come from the same evil heart described here.