Jeremiah 20:10
For I heard the defaming of many, fear on every side. Report, say they, and we will report it. All my familiars watched for my halting, saying, Peradventure he will be enticed, and we shall prevail against him, and we shall take our revenge on him.
Cross-reference
In Jeremiah 20:3, the same 'Terror on Every Side' becomes Pashhur's name — a reversal of the enemies' taunt in verse 10.
In Jeremiah 18:18, the people plot to 'attack him with our tongues' — the same conspiracy of denunciation found here.
In Jeremiah 37:13, a specific instance of denunciation occurs when Irijah accuses Jeremiah of deserting, fulfilling the whispering threat.
In Jeremiah 18:22, this same pattern of enemies digging pits and setting snares for Jeremiah is described, reinforcing the plot against him.
Jeremiah 12:6 says even Jeremiah's own brothers deal treacherously with him, matching the close friends who denounce him in 20:10.
Jeremiah 11:21 records men of Anathoth seeking Jeremiah's life and threatening him if he prophesies—fulfilling the plots he hears.
Jeremiah 11:19 recounts a plot to destroy Jeremiah like a tree—the same secret scheming whispered in 20:10.
Jeremiah 6:25 uses the identical phrase 'terror on every side' (magor missaviv) as Jeremiah 20:10, linking the oracles.
Jeremiah 9:6 says the people dwell in deceit and refuse to know God, the same environment of treachery Jeremiah experiences.
Jeremiah 6:28 describes the people as slanderers and rebels, reflecting the same hostile community Jeremiah denounces.
Luke 20:20 mirrors Jeremiah: enemies pretend sincerity to entrap—both prophets face conspiratorial plots.
In Luke 11:54, they lie in wait to catch Jesus in his words — exactly the same tactic Jeremiah's friends use to denounce him.
In Matthew 26:60, false witnesses come forward against Jesus, continuing the pattern of slanderous accusations seen in Jeremiah.
In Matthew 26:59, religious leaders seek false testimony against Jesus — a typological echo of Jeremiah's false accusers.
Acts 6:11-15 shows false witnesses against Stephen—just as Jeremiah's enemies plot 'Denounce him!' with false testimony.
Isaiah 29:21 describes those who use false words to trap the innocent—echoing the denunciation plot against Jeremiah.
In Psalm 64:2-4, conspirators sharpen tongues like arrows — mirroring the denunciations Jeremiah hears from his friends.
In Psalm 55:14, the psalmist recalls sweet fellowship with the very friend who now betrays — mirroring Jeremiah's close friends who plot against him.
Psalm 55:13 laments betrayal by a close companion—same as Jeremiah's 'close friends' who plot against him.
Psalm 41:9 describes betrayal by a trusted friend—directly parallels Jeremiah's friends who denounce him.
Psalm 31:13 uses the exact phrase 'terror on every side' and describes whispering conspirators — directly echoed here.
Job 19:19 laments close friends turning against him—identical to Jeremiah's experience of betrayal by intimates.
1 Corinthians 13:6 says love rejoices in truth, opposite to Jeremiah's enemies delighting in his stumbling — a direct contrast.
In Exodus 23:1, God forbids spreading false reports — the very sin Jeremiah's enemies commit. The law contrasts with their actions.
In Luke 6:7, the Pharisees watch Jesus for a reason to accuse him, paralleling the surveillance described in Jeremiah.
In Mark 3:2, the Pharisees watch Jesus closely to accuse him, just as Jeremiah's enemies watched for his fall.
In Nehemiah 6:13, Tobiah uses a false prophet to discredit Nehemiah — mirrors the false reports and traps set for Jeremiah.
In Job 19:14, Job laments that close friends have abandoned him — directly parallels Jeremiah's complaint about friends watching for his stumble.
In Matthew 22:15, the Pharisees plot to trap Jesus with words, similar to Jeremiah's enemies plotting to denounce him.
In Obadiah 1:7, allies and friends set traps and deceive, echoing the betrayal Jeremiah experienced from his close friends.
In Daniel 6:4, officials try to find charges against Daniel, mirroring Jeremiah's enemies seeking to denounce him.
Psalm 71:10 has enemies speaking against the psalmist and consulting together against his life—the same conspiracy Jeremiah faces.
Psalm 35:15 portrays enemies rejoicing at the psalmist's stumbling — the same malicious glee Jeremiah reports from his close friends plotting his fall.
Psalm 37:32 describes the wicked watching the righteous, seeking to kill them—the same hostile surveillance Jeremiah laments.
Psalm 41:6 depicts a visitor speaking falsely while gathering malice, mirroring the treacherous friends who denounce Jeremiah.
Psalm 56:6 pictures enemies conspiring, lurking, and watching for one's life—directly paralleling Jeremiah's 'watching for my fall'.
In Matthew 10:36, Jesus quotes Micah 7:6 about household enemies, reflecting the same kind of intimate betrayal Jeremiah felt.
2 Corinthians 7:5 describes external conflicts and internal fears, paralleling Jeremiah's 'terror on every side' and treacherous friends.
2 Timothy 4:17 shows the Lord delivering Paul from enemies, reflecting the deliverance promised to Jeremiah after the threats.
In Micah 7:6, family members become enemies, a broader betrayal that parallels Jeremiah's close friends turning against him.
In Nehemiah 6:6-13, enemies spread false rumors to intimidate Nehemiah — a parallel to Jeremiah's slanderous accusers.
Luke 14:1 shows Jesus being carefully watched by Pharisees, mirroring Jeremiah's close friends watching for him to stumble.
Luke 23:2 has false accusations against Jesus, echoing the denunciation Jeremiah's enemies plot.
Ezekiel 22:9 condemns slanderers in Jerusalem—the same kind of slander Jeremiah faces from his friends.
In Psalm 57:4, enemies' tongues are like weapons — similar to the slanderous plots Jeremiah faces.