Jeremiah 26:2

Thus saith the Lord; Stand in the court of the Lord’s house, and speak unto all the cities of Judah, which come to worship in the Lord’s house, all the words that I command thee to speak unto them; diminish not a word:

Cross-reference

In Jeremiah 26:12, Jeremiah defends himself by citing this exact commission — he spoke all the words God sent him to say.

Jeremiah 7:2 contains an almost identical command to stand at the temple gate and speak to worshippers.

In Jeremiah 1:17, the same command to speak everything God commands appears, reinforcing the prophet's duty to be fearless in delivering the full message.

In Jeremiah 42:4, Jeremiah promises to keep nothing back from the people—mirroring the command here to hold back no word.

Jeremiah 36:6 commands Baruch to read the scroll in the temple — a direct extension of the same 'speak all words' commission.

Jeremiah 19:2 commands Jeremiah to proclaim in the Valley of Hinnom the words God tells him, paralleling the instruction here.

Jeremiah 7:27 gives a similar command to speak all these words, adding that the people will not listen.

Jeremiah 43:1 summarizes that Jeremiah finished speaking all the words of the LORD — a later affirmation of his obedience here.

Jeremiah 19:14 shows Jeremiah later standing in the temple court and delivering judgment, a similar location and action.

Jeremiah 23:28 contrasts faithful and false prophecy, reinforcing the call to speak God's word without distortion.

Jeremiah 36:10 describes Baruch reading Jeremiah's words in the temple, another instance of proclamation in that setting.

Jeremiah 17:19 instructs Jeremiah to stand at the gate and speak, a similar commission to stand in the temple court here.

Jeremiah 25:2 reports Jeremiah speaking to all Judah—fulfilling the kind of proclamation commanded in this verse.

Jeremiah 28:5 shows Jeremiah again speaking in the temple court, confronting Hananiah — continuing the same prophetic obedience.

Ezekiel 3:17-21 adds the watchman's warning: failure to speak all God's words brings bloodguilt, highlighting the seriousness of not holding back.

John 18:20 Allusion

In John 18:20, Jesus says he taught openly in the temple, nothing in secret — echoing Jeremiah's command to hold back no word.

Acts 5:20 Allusion

In Acts 5:20, the angel commands apostles to stand in the temple and speak all words of life — almost identical to Jeremiah's commission.

Acts 20:20 Parallel

In Acts 20:20, Paul says he did not shrink from declaring anything profitable—direct echo of 'do not hold back a word'.

Acts 20:27 Parallel

In Acts 20:27, Paul declares the whole counsel of God, paralleling the command to speak all words without omission.

Isaiah 58:1 Parallel

In Isaiah 58:1, 'cry aloud, do not hold back' parallels this command, emphasizing bold proclamation of God's word.

2 Chronicles 24:21 recounts Zechariah being stoned in the temple court, foreshadowing the danger Jeremiah faces for his message.

Deuteronomy 12:32 commands not to add or subtract from God's words, reinforcing Jeremiah's charge to speak every word without omission.

Deuteronomy 4:2 forbids adding to or taking from God's word, complementing the command here to not hold back any part of it.

Ezekiel 2:3 Parallel

Ezekiel 2:3 commissions Ezekiel to a rebellious nation, mirroring Jeremiah's sending to speak God's words to a disobedient people.

Ezekiel 2:4 Parallel

Ezekiel 2:4 reinforces the commission to speak 'Thus says the Lord GOD' to stiff-hearted people — same imperative as Jeremiah's.

Ezekiel 2:7 Parallel

Ezekiel 2:7 commands speaking God's words whether they hear or refuse — directly echoing 'do not hold back a word' from Jeremiah.

1 Kings 22:14 has Micaiah vowing to speak only what God says, aligning with Jeremiah's instruction to withhold nothing.

Exodus 6:29 Parallel

Exodus 6:29 commands Moses to tell Pharaoh all that God says, mirroring Jeremiah's commission to speak all words.

Ezekiel 33:7 appoints Ezekiel as a watchman to warn from God's mouth — similar duty to Jeremiah's 'speak all words' commission.

2 Chronicles 24:20 depicts Zechariah standing in the temple to rebuke the people, a parallel prophetic act.

Luke 20:1 Parallel

In Luke 20:1, Jesus teaches in the temple while religious leaders challenge him — similar to Jeremiah's temple ministry facing opposition.

Joshua 8:35 Parallel

Joshua 8:35 shows Joshua reading every word of the law, illustrating the same complete proclamation commanded here.