Psalm 119:46
I will speak of thy testimonies also before kings, and will not be ashamed.
Cross-reference
Psalm 119:13 declares speaking God's rules with lips — a direct parallel to the psalmist's commitment to speak His statutes before kings.
Psalm 119:172 speaks of singing God's word — continuing the theme of vocal testimony to His commandments.
In 1 Peter 4:14-16, believers are told not to be ashamed when suffering as Christians, echoing the psalmist's confidence before royal accusers.
In 2 Timothy 1:16, Onesiphorus was not ashamed of Paul's chains, reflecting the same refusal to be ashamed in the face of opposition as the psalmist before kings.
Daniel 3:16-18 shows three men boldly declaring loyalty to God before a king — exactly the fearless witness Psalm 119:46 describes speaking of statutes before kings.
In 2 Timothy 1:8, Paul urges Timothy not to be ashamed of the gospel, mirroring the psalmist's boldness to speak God's statutes before kings.
Daniel 4:25-27 shows Daniel delivering God's warning to King Nebuchadnezzar — a direct instance of speaking God's word before a king without shame.
Philippians 1:20 expresses Paul's hope to be bold and not ashamed, exalting Christ — mirroring the psalmist's resolve before kings.
Romans 1:16 declares Paul is not ashamed of the gospel — a direct New Testament echo of the psalmist's confidence before kings.
Matthew 10:18 promises disciples will be brought before kings as a testimony — preparing them for the very situation the psalmist describes.
Matthew 10:19 assures God will provide words when standing before kings — the reason the psalmist need not be ashamed.
Acts 26:24-29 depicts Paul's bold testimony before Festus and Agrippa, unashamed despite accusations — fulfilling the psalmist's resolve.
Mark 8:38 warns against being ashamed of Christ and his words — the opposite of the psalmist's determination not to be put to shame.
Acts 26:2 shows Paul beginning his defense before Agrippa, counting it a privilege — embodying the psalmist's confidence before kings.
Acts 26:1 records Paul given leave to speak before King Agrippa — a direct fulfillment of speaking God's word before a king.
In Judges 5:3, Deborah calls kings to hear her song to the Lord, a bold proclamation before rulers akin to the psalmist's testimony.
Acts 24:14 shows Paul confessing his faith before Governor Felix — a NT example of speaking about God before rulers.
Daniel 5:17 records Daniel speaking God's message to King Belshazzar, refusing rewards — embodying the psalmist's resolve.
Daniel 4:27 shows Daniel boldly giving God's counsel to King Nebuchadnezzar — a concrete example of speaking before kings without shame.
In Ezra 5:11, the Jews boldly declare their service to God before Persian officials, echoing the psalmist's fearless testimony before royal authorities.
In Exodus 5:1, Moses and Aaron declare God's command to Pharaoh, directly paralleling the psalmist's commitment to speak God's statutes before kings.
Matthew 10:32 promises Christ's acknowledgment for those who confess Him before men — a NT parallel to public testimony about God.
Luke 12:8 echoes Matthew 10:32 on confessing Christ before men — similar theme of bold public witness.
Daniel 4:1-3 records a king proclaiming God's greatness — an example of the psalmist's resolve to speak of God before kings.
In 1 Peter 3:15, believers are called to speak with gentleness and respect when defending their hope — mirroring the psalmist's bold yet reverent witness before kings.
In 1 John 2:28, John urges confidence at Christ's coming without shame, a similar boldness to the psalmist's stance before earthly kings.