Zephaniah 3:13

The remnant of Israel shall not do iniquity, nor speak lies; neither shall a deceitful tongue be found in their mouth: for they shall feed and lie down, and none shall make them afraid.

Cross-references

Zephaniah 2:7 also depicts the remnant grazing and lying down, reinforcing the security promised here.

In Ezekiel 36:25-27, God cleanses and gives a new heart and Spirit to cause obedience — matching the remnant's transformation here.

In Romans 11:4-7, Paul also speaks of a remnant chosen by grace — the same theme of a faithful few set apart, just as here.

John 1:47 Parallel

John 1:47 describes Nathanael as an Israelite with no deceit, directly reflecting the remnant's trait of no deceitful tongue.

1 John 3:9 Parallel

1 John 3:9 states that those born of God cannot continue in sin, mirroring the remnant's sinless character.

In Zechariah 14:21, no unclean person remains in God's house — the remnant is similarly purified from deceit and wrong.

Zechariah 14:20 Related theme

In Zechariah 14:20, even common items become 'Holy to the LORD' — the universal holiness echoes the remnant's purity.

Revelation 7:15-17 fulfills the remnant's peace: no hunger, no thirst, God wipes tears — the ultimate rest and security.

Micah 4:4 Parallel

Micah 4:4 uses the exact phrase 'no one shall make them afraid', affirming the remnant's peaceful dwelling under vine and fig tree.

Joel 3:17 Parallel

In Joel 3:17, Jerusalem will be holy and secure from invaders — like the remnant's safety and purity here.

Ezekiel 34:23-28 explicitly says 'none shall make them afraid', reinforcing the same promised security for God's flock.

Ezekiel 34:13-15 describes God feeding and making his sheep lie down, matching the remnant's eating and lying down safely.

In Jeremiah 31:33, the new covenant writes God's law on hearts, leading to obedience — similar to the remnant's sinless behavior.

Jeremiah 23:4 promises faithful shepherds so the people fear no more, directly paralleling the 'no one will make them afraid' here.

Revelation 14:5 directly quotes 'no deceit was found in their mouths' about the 144,000, making this an explicit allusion.

In Isaiah 60:21, all the people will be righteous and inherit the land — directly parallel to the righteous remnant here.

Isaiah 54:14 promises righteousness and freedom from fear for restored Zion — a direct parallel to the remnant's secure peace.

Isaiah 35:8 Parallel

In Isaiah 35:8, the Holy Way is only for the redeemed — like the remnant that does no wrong and walks in holiness.

Isaiah 10:20-22 describes a remnant that trusts the Lord, directly paralleling the truthful remnant here.

Revelation 21:8 condemns liars to the lake of fire, contrasting sharply with the remnant who speak no lies.

Leviticus 26:6 promises peace and security with 'lie down and no fear' — the covenant blessing applied to the remnant here.

Micah 5:4 Parallel

Micah 5:4 adds that a shepherd-ruler will cause them to dwell secure, clarifying the source of the remnant's safety.

Micah 5:5 Parallel

Micah 5:5 declares the shepherd 'shall be their peace', connecting the remnant's fearlessness to the person of peace.

Isaiah 17:2 Contrast

In Isaiah 17:2, the same phrase 'lie down and no one make afraid' describes deserted cities — a contrasting context of judgment vs. peace here.

Micah 4:7 Parallel

Micah 4:7 promises a remnant from the lame, echoing the secure remnant in Zephaniah 3:13.

Colossians 3:9 commands believers not to lie, reinforcing the remnant's character of speaking no lies.

Matthew 13:41 describes angels removing all who do evil, echoing the purification that produces the remnant doing no wrong.

Micah 7:14 Parallel

Micah 7:14 prays for God to shepherd the flock and let them graze, echoing the remnant's eating and resting in safety.

Isaiah 63:8 Parallel

Isaiah 63:8 speaks of a people who are true to God, echoing the remnant's truthfulness and covenant faithfulness.

Isaiah 6:13 Parallel

Isaiah 6:13 speaks of a holy remnant (stump), linking to the faithful remnant in Zephaniah 3:13.