Nehemiah 5:10
I likewise, and my brethren, and my servants, might exact of them money and corn: I pray you, let us leave off this usury.
Cross-reference
Nehemiah 5:7 records the rebuke of nobles for exacting usury — the very issue Nehemiah addresses in verse 10 by including himself.
Exodus 22:25-27 commands not to charge interest to a fellow Israelite in need — the law Nehemiah urges his fellow nobles to follow.
Psalm 15:5 describes the righteous as one who does not lend money at interest, echoing the same prohibition Nehemiah enforces.
Ezekiel 18:8 lists not charging interest as a mark of righteousness, directly supporting Nehemiah's call to stop usury.
Ezekiel 18:13 condemns the wicked who charge interest, reinforcing the same moral stance against usury in Nehemiah.
In Luke 3:13, John the Baptist tells tax collectors to collect only what is required — paralleling Nehemiah's call to stop charging interest on fellow Jews.
In 1 Corinthians 9:12-18, Paul forgoes his right to payment to avoid hindering the gospel — echoing Nehemiah voluntarily ceasing to charge interest.
Isaiah 58:6 calls for loosening the bonds of oppression, which parallels Nehemiah's command to stop charging interest that burdens the poor.
Ezekiel 45:9 commands rulers to cease violence and oppression, aligning with Nehemiah's rebuke of nobles exploiting their countrymen.
Philemon 1:9 shows Paul appealing out of love rather than commanding — paralleling Nehemiah's gentle plea to stop charging interest.