Micah 3:11
The heads thereof judge for reward, and the priests thereof teach for hire, and the prophets thereof divine for money: yet will they lean upon the Lord, and say, Is not the Lord among us? none evil can come upon us.
Cross-reference
Micah 3:5 earlier describes prophets who cry 'Peace' for payment — the same corruption of leaders who prophesy for money.
Micah 7:3 similarly condemns rulers' bribery and evil—strengthening the charge against Israel's leaders.
Romans 2:17-29 condemns those who boast in the law yet break it — the same contradiction of claiming God while disobeying.
Jeremiah 7:8-12 expands this: trusting deceptive words while committing evil, then standing in God's house — same hypocrisy.
Jeremiah 8:10 repeats the indictment: all are greedy, including prophets and priests, just as here.
Ezekiel 22:27 pictures officials as wolves killing for unjust gain, matching the greedy leaders described here.
Amos 9:10 directly parallels: sinners say 'disaster will not overtake us' — identical false security in God's protection.
Zephaniah 3:3 portrays officials as ravenous predators, similar to the corrupt leaders here who exploit for gain.
Matthew 3:9 rebukes reliance on heritage ('We have Abraham') — parallel to relying on God's presence while sinning.
Ezekiel 22:12 lists accepting bribes to shed blood, a specific outcome of the bribe-taking condemned here.
1 Timothy 3:3 lists 'not a lover of money' as a qualification for leaders, directly opposing the bribe-loving leaders here.
Titus 1:11 condemns false teachers who disrupt households for dishonest gain — matching Micah's corrupt leaders who teach for money.
1 Peter 5:2 instructs shepherds not to pursue dishonest gain but to serve willingly — in direct contrast to Micah's greedy leaders.
2 Peter 2:1-3 warns of false teachers who exploit with fabricated stories out of greed — directly parallel to Micah's leaders who judge for bribes.
2 Peter 2:14 describes false teachers as 'experts in greed' — the same condemnation of corrupt leaders whose greed corrupts their ministry.
2 Peter 2:15 cites Balaam who loved the wages of wickedness — a prototype of the greedy prophet Micah condemns here.
Jude 1:11 condemns those who 'rushed for profit into Balaam's error' — the same sin of prophesying for money as Micah's prophets.
Isaiah 1:23 similarly condemns rulers who love bribes and neglect justice, echoing the bribe-taking leaders here.
1 Samuel 12:3 has Samuel declaring he never took a bribe—direct contrast with Micah's corrupt judges.
Isaiah 56:11 describes greedy shepherds with insatiable appetites who seek their own gain — identical to Micah's corrupt leaders.
Isaiah 48:2 also describes people who call themselves by the holy city and lean on God, yet are not righteous — same false confidence.
1 Samuel 12:4 presents Samuel's bribe-free leadership, contrasting directly with the corrupt judges here who take bribes.
1 Samuel 8:3 describes Samuel's sons who accepted bribes and perverted justice—identical corruption.
Jeremiah 6:13 echoes that prophets and priests are greedy for gain, directly paralleling the corrupt religious leaders here.
Jeremiah 7:4 echoes the same deceptive trust: 'The temple of the LORD' — false security in religious presence despite wickedness.
Acts 24:26 shows Felix hoping for a bribe from Paul, a direct example of the bribery condemned in Micah's judges.
1 Timothy 6:10 warns that love of money is a root of all evil, directly addressing the corruption of Micah's leaders who take bribes.
Matthew 7:15 warns about false prophets in sheep's clothing, directly paralleling the deceitful prophets in Micah who prophesy for money.
In 2 Chronicles 18:5, 400 false prophets tell Ahab what he wants—same pattern as Micah's prophets who prophesy for gain, trusting in God falsely.
In 1 Kings 22:11, Zedekiah's false prophecy for Ahab parallels Micah's prophets who speak lies for money—both misuse God's name.
In Nehemiah 6:12, a prophet was hired to intimidate Nehemiah—directly mirrors Micah's prophets who tell fortunes for money.
In Isaiah 5:23, judges acquit the guilty for a bribe—identical offense to Micah's leaders who judge for a bribe.
Romans 2:21 challenges teachers who do not practice what they preach, just as Micah's priests teach for money yet claim God's favor.
Jeremiah 5:12 repeats the exact false claim 'No disaster will come upon us' — the same delusion Micah condemns.
Amos 5:14 calls for seeking good so God will be with you — contrasting with Micah's false claim of God's presence despite evil.
Amos 5:12 directly names taking bribes and pushing aside the needy — a strong parallel to Micah's leaders who judge for a bribe.
Ezekiel 34:2 condemns shepherds who feed themselves — parallel to Micah's leaders who judge for bribes.
Jeremiah 14:13 has false prophets promising no sword or famine — directly echoing Micah's 'No disaster will come upon us'.
Jeremiah 14:14 exposes prophets who lie in God's name — the same false prophecy Micah condemns for money.
In Jeremiah 22:3, God commands doing justice and rescuing the oppressed—a direct contrast to the bribe-taking leaders in Micah.
Jeremiah 23:1 pronounces woe on shepherds who destroy and scatter the flock—echoing Micah's corrupt leaders who mislead God's people.
Jeremiah 23:14 describes prophets who strengthen evildoers and commit adultery—paralleling Micah's prophets who teach for money and lead astray.
Jeremiah 23:17 has false prophets saying 'No harm will come'—the very same false assurance Micah's prophets give while leaning on the LORD.
Jeremiah 28:2 records Hananiah's false prophecy of peace—mirroring Micah's prophets who claim no disaster will come because the LORD is with them.
Lamentations 4:13 connects Jerusalem's fall to the sins of her prophets and priests—the same corruption Micah condemned.
Ezekiel 13:2 targets prophets who prophesy from their own imagination—parallel to Micah's prophets who tell fortunes for money.
Ezekiel 13:19 condemns prophets who profane God for barley and bread—directly parallel to Micah's priests and prophets who serve for pay.
2 Peter 2:3 describes greedy false teachers exploiting with fabricated stories, exactly like Micah's prophets who tell fortunes for money.
Ezekiel 22:26 condemns priests who profane holy things and fail to teach — mirroring Micah's priests who teach for a bribe.
Jeremiah 5:31 also condemns false prophets and priestly rule, mirroring Micah's indictment of corrupt religious leaders.
Ezekiel 33:24 portrays people presuming on God's promise — like Micah's leaders leaning on the LORD saying no disaster.
Hosea 4:8 says priests feed on sin, greedy for iniquity — same greed as Micah's priests who teach for money.
Jeremiah 7:14 warns that the temple itself will be destroyed due to false trust — like Micah's leaders who trust God's presence.
Zephaniah 3:5 contrasts God's righteous justice with the unrighteous leaders who feel no shame, echoing Micah's corrupt leaders who trust in God despite bribery.
Numbers 16:15 shows Moses' righteous refusal to take anything—contrast to these bribe-taking leaders.
Philippians 3:19 describes those whose god is their belly and mind on earthly things, akin to Micah's leaders driven by money and appetite.
Acts 8:18-20 shows Simon trying to buy the Holy Spirit with money — a different form of religious greed, but both condemn using faith for profit.
Zephaniah 3:11 promises removal of arrogant boasters, matching the judgment on Micah's leaders who falsely rely on God's presence.
Hosea 8:2 has Israel crying 'My God, we know you' despite sin — echoes Micah's false claim that the LORD is among them.
Jeremiah 14:18 describes prophet and priest suffering the consequences — a later outcome of the corruption Micah condemns.
1 Samuel 4:3-6 shows Israel trusting the ark to save them despite disobedience — a parallel false confidence that God is with them, like Micah's leaders.
Numbers 22:7 describes Balaam receiving a fee for divination — similar to Micah's prophets who tell fortunes for money.