Jeremiah 38:21
But if thou refuse to go forth, this is the word that the Lord hath shewed me:
Cross-reference
In Jeremiah 5:3, the people refuse correction and repent—mirroring Zedekiah's refusal that leads to judgment.
Jeremiah 26:15 shows another warning from Jeremiah about the consequences of rejecting his message — reinforcing the same pattern of judgment.
Jeremiah 21:7 directly foretells Zedekiah's delivery to Nebuchadnezzar, matching the outcome threatened here if he refuses to surrender.
Jeremiah 17:27 also has a conditional warning ('if you do not listen') leading to unquenchable fire—same structure as the threat here if Zedekiah refuses to surrender.
In Exodus 10:4, the same 'if you refuse' warning formula appears — Pharaoh's refusal to let Israel go brings locusts.
Proverbs 1:24-31 describes those who refuse wisdom's call and face disaster — directly paralleling the consequences of refusing God's warning here.
Isaiah 1:19 promises blessing for obedience — a direct contrast to the curse for refusal in this verse.
Isaiah 1:20 warns that resisting and rebelling leads to the sword — an exact parallel to the conditional judgment here.
In Ezekiel 2:4, God sends Ezekiel to a stubborn people—like Jeremiah here, speaking to rebellious Zedekiah.
In Ezekiel 2:5, the prophet's message is a sign whether heard or not—Jeremiah's warning serves the same testimony.
In Ezekiel 2:7, the prophet must speak regardless of response—mirroring Jeremiah's imperative to warn Zedekiah.
In Ezekiel 3:17-19, the watchman must warn or be accountable—Jeremiah's warning here fulfills that duty.
In Acts 18:6, Paul declares innocence after warning—like Jeremiah, who has faithfully warned and is not responsible for rejection.
In Acts 20:26, Paul is innocent of blood because he fully proclaimed God's counsel—Jeremiah's frank warning here does the same.
Hebrews 12:25 warns against refusing God's voice, applying this principle to the New Covenant — the refusal here is even greater in light of the cross.
Numbers 23:19 affirms God's faithfulness to fulfill his word — underscoring that the warning here will certainly come to pass.