Jeremiah 8:15

We looked for peace, but no good came; and for a time of health, and behold trouble!

Cross-reference

In Jeremiah 4:10, the prophet laments that God deceived the people with a false promise of peace — directly linking to the disappointment in Jeremiah 8:15.

In Jeremiah 14:19, the exact same lament 'We looked for peace... behold trouble!' is repeated, reinforcing the theme of false hope.

Jeremiah 13:16 warns that when you look for light, God turns it into darkness — the same outcome as hoping for peace in vain.

In 1 Thessalonians 5:3, sudden destruction comes when people cry 'peace and safety' — exactly matching Jeremiah 8:15's false peace followed by trouble.

Job 30:26 Parallel

In Job 30:26, the same lament: I looked for good but evil came, for light but darkness came — mirroring the disappointment in Jeremiah.

Isaiah 59:9 Parallel

Isaiah 59:9 echoes the same hope for light and brightness that turns to darkness and gloom — a shared cry for justice.

Ezekiel 7:25 states when distress comes they will seek peace but there shall be none — identical theme of vain hope.

Ezekiel 13:10 condemns prophets who say 'Peace' when there is no peace — false hope leading to disaster, as in Jeremiah.

Micah 1:12 Parallel

In Micah 1:12, Maroth waits for good but evil comes — a parallel to Jeremiah 8:15's hope for peace that turns to trouble.