Proverbs 21:21
Proverbs · Old Testament · Chapter 21
“He that followeth after righteousness and mercy findeth life, righteousness, and honour.”Proverbs 21:21
What Does Proverbs 21:21 Mean?
Proverbs 21:21 is found in the book of Proverbs, chapter 21, verse 21 of the Old Testament. This verse connects to 19 other passages through cross-references, placing it within a rich network of biblical meaning.
Key themes in this passage include Righteousness.
Cross-References (19)
These passages are connected to Proverbs 21:21 through shared themes, quotations, or prophetic fulfillment.
Proverbs 22:4“By humility and the fear of the LORD are riches, and honour, and life.”Matthew 5:6“Blessed are they which do hunger and thirst after righteousness: for they shall be filled.”1 Corinthians 15:58“Therefore, my beloved brethren, be ye stedfast, unmoveable, always abounding in the work of the Lord, forasmuch as ye know that your labour is not in vain in the Lord.”Proverbs 15:9“The way of the wicked is an abomination unto the LORD: but he loveth him that followeth after righteousness.”1 Timothy 6:11“But thou, O man of God, flee these things; and follow after righteousness, godliness, faith, love, patience, meekness.”Hebrews 12:14“Follow peace with all men, and holiness, without which no man shall see the Lord:”2 Timothy 2:22“Flee also youthful lusts: but follow righteousness, faith, charity, peace, with them that call on the Lord out of a pure heart.”Isaiah 51:1“Hearken to me, ye that follow after righteousness, ye that seek the LORD: look unto the rock whence ye are hewn, and to the hole of the pit whence ye are digged.”1 Peter 1:7“That the trial of your faith, being much more precious than of gold that perisheth, though it be tried with fire, might be found unto praise and honour and glory at the appearing of Jesus Christ:”Hosea 6:3“Then shall we know, if we follow on to know the LORD: his going forth is prepared as the morning; and he shall come unto us as the rain, as the latter and former rain unto the earth.”Romans 14:19“Let us therefore follow after the things which make for peace, and things wherewith one may edify another.”Philippians 3:12“Not as though I had already attained, either were already perfect: but I follow after, if that I may apprehend that for which also I am apprehended of Christ Jesus.”1 Thessalonians 5:21“Prove all things; hold fast that which is good.”2 Timothy 4:7“I have fought a good fight, I have finished my course, I have kept the faith:”Romans 2:7“To them who by patient continuance in well doing seek for glory and honour and immortality, eternal life:”2 Corinthians 9:9“(As it is written, He hath dispersed abroad; he hath given to the poor: his righteousness remaineth for ever.”Proverbs 21:7“The robbery of the wicked shall destroy them; because they refuse to do judgment.”1 Corinthians 14:1“Follow after charity, and desire spiritual gifts, but rather that ye may prophesy.”Romans 9:30“What shall we say then? That the Gentiles, which followed not after righteousness, have attained to righteousness, even the righteousness which is of faith.”
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