Jeremiah 4:3

New International Version

This is what the Lord says to the people of Judah and to Jerusalem: “Break up your unplowed ground and do not sow among thorns.

Cross References

Genesis 3:18

It will produce thorns and thistles for you, and you will eat the plants of the field.

Exodus 23:11

but during the seventh year let the land lie unplowed and unused. Then the poor among your people may get food from it, and the wild animals may eat what is left. Do the same with your vineyard and your olive grove.

Hosea 10:12

Sow righteousness for yourselves, reap the fruit of unfailing love, and break up your unplowed ground; for it is time to seek the Lord, until he comes and showers his righteousness on you.

Matthew 13:22

The seed falling among the thorns refers to someone who hears the word, but the worries of this life and the deceitfulness of wealth choke the word, making it unfruitful.

Matthew 13:7

Other seed fell among thorns, which grew up and choked the plants.

Mark 4:7

Other seed fell among thorns, which grew up and choked the plants, so that they did not bear grain.

Luke 8:14

The seed that fell among thorns stands for those who hear, but as they go on their way they are choked by life’s worries, riches and pleasures, and they do not mature.

Luke 8:7

Other seed fell among thorns, which grew up with it and choked the plants.