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.
In John 18:20, Jesus says he taught openly in the temple, nothing in secret — echoing Jeremiah's command to hold back no word.
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.
In Acts 20:20, Paul says he did not shrink from declaring anything profitable—direct echo of 'do not hold back a word'.
In Acts 20:27, Paul declares the whole counsel of God, paralleling the command to speak all words without omission.
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 commissions Ezekiel to a rebellious nation, mirroring Jeremiah's sending to speak God's words to a disobedient people.
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 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 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.
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 shows Joshua reading every word of the law, illustrating the same complete proclamation commanded here.