Jeremiah 26:16
Then said the princes and all the people unto the priests and to the prophets; This man is not worthy to die: for he hath spoken to us in the name of the Lord our God.
Cross-reference
Jeremiah 26:10 shows the officials arriving to hear the case — the immediate context that leads to their verdict of innocence.
Jeremiah 36:19 records officials protecting Jeremiah by hiding him, mirroring their declaration of his innocence in 26:16.
Jeremiah 38:7-13 has Ebed-Melech rescuing Jeremiah from the cistern, another intervention to save his life as in 26:16.
Jeremiah 37:15 shows the same officials imprisoning Jeremiah — a stark contrast to their defense here.
Jeremiah 22:3 commands not shedding innocent blood — the officials here obey that command by sparing Jeremiah.
Jeremiah 36:25 shows officials pleading with the king not to burn the scroll—a similar effort to protect Jeremiah's prophetic message.
In Luke 23:41, the thief asserts Jesus did nothing wrong—echoing the people's pronouncement that Jeremiah was innocent.
In Acts 26:31, Agrippa and Festus agree Paul deserves neither death nor imprisonment—echoing the same innocence verdict given to Jeremiah.
In Acts 25:25, Festus says Paul has done nothing deserving death—direct parallel to the officials' acquittal of Jeremiah.
In Acts 23:29, the commander states Paul has no charge deserving death—just as Jeremiah was found not worthy of execution.
In Acts 23:9, Pharisees declare Paul has done nothing wrong—mirroring the people's verdict that Jeremiah was not guilty.
In Acts 5:34-39, Gamaliel advises leaving the apostles alone—similar to the officials sparing Jeremiah, both acknowledging God's hand.
In Luke 23:47, the centurion calls Jesus righteous—parallel to the declaration that Jeremiah spoke for God and was innocent.
In Luke 23:15, Herod also finds Jesus innocent—reinforcing the pattern of authorities declaring God's messenger not guilty.
In Luke 23:14, Pilate finds no basis for charges against Jesus—just as officials said Jeremiah did not deserve death for speaking God's word.
James 5:10 points to prophets who spoke in the name of the Lord as examples of suffering, echoing the exact defense used for Jeremiah here.
Matthew 27:23 shows Pilate declaring Jesus innocent—parallel to the officials' declaration, though the outcomes differ.
In Acts 26:32, Agrippa likewise declares Paul innocent, yet legal procedures prevent release — a similar vindication by authorities.
Revelation 16:6 pronounces judgment on those who shed prophets' blood, contrasting with the officials who here declare Jeremiah innocent.