Jeremiah 36:8
And Baruch the son of Neriah did according to all that Jeremiah the prophet commanded him, reading in the book the words of the Lord in the Lord’s house.
Cross-reference
Jeremiah 36:4 records the command for Baruch to write; here in 36:8, he obeys by reading the scroll.
In Jeremiah 36:6, Jeremiah commands Baruch to read the scroll in the temple — this verse gives the instruction that Baruch then carries out in 36:8. Direct narrative fulfillment.
In Jeremiah 36:10, the same reading is described again with specific location and audience details — providing extra context for the event summarized in 36:8.
In Jeremiah 45:1, a later word is given to Baruch about his role — it connects to 36:8 by identifying Baruch as the scribe who wrote and read Jeremiah's scroll, deepening his character.
Jeremiah 1:17 commissions Jeremiah to speak boldly; in 36:8, Baruch obeys Jeremiah's command to read — both exemplify prophetic obedience.
In Nehemiah 8:3, Ezra publicly reads the Law to the assembled people — a direct parallel to Baruch reading Jeremiah's scroll in the temple. Both are public scripture readings.
In Luke 4:16-30, Jesus reads from Isaiah in the synagogue — another public reading of prophetic words in a worship setting. The act mirrors Baruch reading Jeremiah's scroll.