Revelation 22:11

He that is unjust, let him be unjust still: and he which is filthy, let him be filthy still: and he that is righteous, let him be righteous still: and he that is holy, let him be holy still.

Cross-reference

Revelation 16:21 shows people cursing God instead of repenting — matching the 'let the filthy still be filthy' of 22:11.

In Revelation 16:8-11, the unrepentant continue in evil despite plagues — illustrating the 'let the evildoer still do evil' principle.

Job 17:9 Parallel

Job 17:9 says the righteous will hold to their ways and grow stronger — directly paralleling the call to continue in righteousness.

Ezekiel 3:27 says let him who refuses hear, refuse — directly paralleling the permission to continue in sin here.

Daniel 12:10 states the wicked will act wickedly while the wise understand — a clear prophetic parallel to this fixed division.

Zechariah 11:9 says 'Let the dying die' — an abandonment to destruction that parallels letting the unjust continue in their ways.

1 Corinthians 14:38 with 'if anyone ignores, let him be ignorant' mirrors the logic of letting wrongdoers persist — a similar rhetorical pattern.

Luke 16:26 Parallel

In Luke 16:26, the great chasm shows ultimate separation — strengthening the idea that one's state is fixed, as in Revelation 22:11.

Hosea 4:17 Parallel

Hosea 4:17 commands 'Leave Ephraim alone' because he is joined to idols — a direct parallel to letting the unjust continue.

Ezekiel 24:13 describes refused cleansing leading to inevitable impurity — matching the persistence of the vile who will not be cleansed.

Isaiah 22:14 Related theme

Isaiah 22:14 declares that sin will not be atoned for until death — reinforcing the finality of those who continue in wrong.

Hebrews 12:14 exhorts to pursue holiness — a call to action that complements the static 'let the holy be holy' in Revelation 22:11.

Jude 1:24 Related theme

Jude 1:24 affirms God keeps believers from stumbling — providing the enablement for the perseverance demanded in Rev 22:11.

Matthew 25:10 shuts the door on foolish virgins — a point of no return, paralleling the fixed state here.

Proverbs 14:32 contrasts the wicked brought down by calamity and the righteous finding refuge — echoing final separation.

John 8:21 Parallel

John 8:21 warns of dying in sin — being left in that state, matching the idea of continuing in wrongdoing.

Proverbs 1:24-33 describes wisdom leaving the unrepentant to eat their own ways — a parallel to the fixed destiny here.

2 Timothy 3:13 says evil people go from bad to worse — a progression that matches the 'continue to do wrong' here.

Psalm 81:12 Parallel

Psalm 81:12 says God gave them over to their stubborn hearts — a parallel to letting evildoers persist in evil as in Revelation 22:11.

Psalm 69:27 Parallel

Psalm 69:27 prays for accumulated guilt and exclusion from salvation — similar to letting the unjust continue in their sins.