Jeremiah 32:39

And I will give them one heart, and one way, that they may fear me for ever, for the good of them, and of their children after them:

Cross-reference

Jeremiah 32:40 immediately continues with the everlasting covenant and fear of God, directly expanding the promise of one heart and one way.

Jeremiah 24:7 promises a heart to know the Lord and wholehearted return — directly parallel to the one heart and fear in 32:39.

In Jeremiah 30:20, the promise that children will be as before and the congregation established echoes the blessing for future generations here.

Jeremiah 6:16 calls Israel to seek the 'good way' for rest; Jeremiah 32:39 promises God will give them 'one way' — both emphasize the path of obedience.

Philippians 2:2 explicitly calls for 'same mind, same love, one accord' — a direct parallel to Jeremiah’s 'one heart and one way'.

In Genesis 17:7, God promises an everlasting covenant for Abraham and his descendants — paralleling the generational blessing here.

Acts 4:32 Allusion

Acts 4:32 describes the early church being of 'one heart' — a fulfillment parallel to this promise of unified devotion.

Acts 2:39 Allusion

Acts 2:39 applies this inclusive promise to the new covenant: the Spirit is for believers and their children, echoing the generational blessing.

Ezekiel 37:25 expands this promise of unity and enduring covenant—the reunited people dwell forever under David, children included.

Ezekiel 36:26 promises a new heart and spirit — a parallel to giving them 'one heart' in this promise.

Ezekiel 11:20 links the one heart to walking in God's statutes and the covenant formula — paralleling the outcome here.

Ezekiel 11:19 promises the same 'one heart' and new spirit — a direct parallel to this inner transformation.

In Proverbs 14:26, the fear of the Lord is a secure fortress and refuge for children — directly echoing the promise of good for descendants here.

Psalm 128:6 Parallel

In Psalm 128:6, blessing includes seeing grandchildren and peace — mirroring the promise of good for children and future generations.

In Psalm 115:13-15, God blesses those who fear Him and their children — directly matching the promise of good for descendants here.

In Deuteronomy 5:29, God wishes Israel's heart would fear Him forever — a wish now promised as a divine gift here.

Psalm 86:11 Allusion

Psalm 86:11 prays 'unite my heart to fear your name,' nearly quoting the promise in Jeremiah 32:39 of one heart to fear God.

1 Corinthians 1:10 appeals for unity of mind and judgment, mirroring the 'one heart and one way' promised in Jeremiah 32:39 as God's gift.

Romans 15:5 Parallel

Romans 15:5 prays that God would grant believers to live in harmony, echoing the divine gift of a unified heart and way described in Jeremiah 32:39.

Romans 12:16 instructs believers to live in harmony with one another, directly reflecting the 'one heart and one way' that God promises to give in Jeremiah 32:39.

Exodus 20:6 Parallel

Exodus 20:6 promises steadfast love to thousands of generations of those who love God—the same covenant principle of blessing extended to children.

Leviticus 20:5 threatens to cut off a man and his clan for Molech worship—a stark contrast to the blessing on children promised here.

Ezekiel 37:24's one shepherd theme parallels the one heart and one way here, emphasizing unified leadership and obedience.

In Ezekiel 37:23, the promise of cleansing and covenant relationship ('my people') parallels the new heart and fear of God here.

In Deuteronomy 6:24, fearing God is commanded for our good; Jeremiah 32:39 promises God will give His people that heart to fear Him for their good.

Ezekiel 18:31 calls for a new heart and spirit, paralleling the internal transformation God promises here, though with human agency.

Deuteronomy 10:12 requires fearing God and walking in His ways; Jeremiah 32:39 promises God will give a heart to do exactly that.

Deuteronomy 30:6 promises God will circumcise hearts to love Him; Jeremiah 32:39 echoes this new heart promise, giving a unified heart to fear God.

1 Kings 8:40 expresses the desire for Israel to fear God always; Jeremiah 32:39 guarantees God will give them that perpetual fear.

Proverbs 20:7 promises that children of the righteous are blessed — directly matching the 'good of their children' in Jeremiah's promise.

Psalm 51:10 Parallel

Psalm 51:10 asks God for a clean heart — the same heart transformation God promises to give in Jeremiah 32:39.

Deuteronomy 30:8 pictures future obedience to God's commands; Jeremiah 32:39 promises the internal transformation that makes that obedience possible.

Isaiah 65:23 promises that the blessed will not bear children for calamity — reflecting the good for children promised in Jeremiah.

Ezekiel 37:22 promises one nation under one king — a parallel to the 'one heart' that unites them.

In Ephesians 4:13, attaining 'unity of faith' parallels the one heart promised here for God's people.

In Zechariah 8:8, the covenant formula 'they shall be my people, and I will be their God' echoes the restored relationship promised here.

John 14:6 Allusion

In John 14:6, Jesus declares Himself 'the way' — a fulfillment of the one way God promised to give His people in Jeremiah.

John 17:21 Allusion

John 17:21 prays for believers to be one — a NT parallel to this OT promise of one heart.

Deuteronomy 10:13 adds that keeping commands is for their good, aligning with Jeremiah 32:39's promise that fearing God is for their own good.

In Philippians 1:27, Paul urges 'one spirit' and 'one mind' — a New Testament echo of the united heart.

In 2 Corinthians 13:11, Paul exhorts believers to agree and live in peace, echoing the unified heart and way God promised in Jeremiah.

Psalm 112:1 Related theme

Psalm 112:1 pronounces blessing on those who fear the LORD and delight in His commands, mirroring the promised fear in Jeremiah 32:39.

Psalm 25:13 Parallel

Psalm 25:13 promises blessing to the one who fears God and his offspring, directly matching Jeremiah's promised good for children.

Psalm 133:1 Parallel

Psalm 133:1 celebrates the unity of brothers dwelling together — a picture of the 'one heart and one way' promised in Jeremiah.

Luke 1:75 Parallel

In Luke 1:75, the promise to serve God in holiness and righteousness all our days echoes the enduring fear of God and single-hearted devotion in Jeremiah 32:39.

2 Chronicles 30:12 shows God giving 'one heart' to obey — a parallel to this promise of unified devotion.

Isaiah 35:8 Parallel

Isaiah 35:8 describes the 'Way of Holiness' for the redeemed, complementing Jeremiah's promise of a unified way for God's people.

Deuteronomy 30:19 urges choosing life for oneself and offspring; Jeremiah 32:39 promises God will give a heart that leads to that life for them and their children.

Psalm 37:26 Parallel

Psalm 37:26 describes the righteous whose children become a blessing, paralleling Jeremiah's promise of good for children.

Genesis 22:12 Related theme

Genesis 22:12 shows Abraham's fear of God tested; Jeremiah promises God will put that fear in hearts. Both highlight fearing God as central.