Jeremiah 4:3

New Revised Standard Version Updated Edition 2021

For thus says the Lord to the people of Judah and to the inhabitants of Jerusalem: Break up your fallow ground, and do not sow among thorns.

Cross References

Genesis 3:18

thorns and thistles it shall bring forth for you; and you shall eat the plants of the field.

Exodus 23:11

but the seventh year you shall let it rest and lie fallow so that the poor of your people may eat, and what they leave the wild animals may eat. You shall do the same with your vineyard and with your olive orchard.

Hosea 10:12

Sow for yourselves righteousness; reap steadfast love; break up your fallow ground, for it is time to seek the Lord, that he may come and rain righteousness upon you.

Matthew 13:22

As for what was sown among thorns, this is the one who hears the word, but the cares of this age and the lure of wealth choke the word, and it yields nothing.

Matthew 13:7

Other seeds fell among thorns, and the thorns grew up and choked them.

Mark 4:7

Other seed fell among thorns, and the thorns grew up and choked it, and it yielded no grain.

Luke 8:14

As for what fell among the thorns, these are the ones who hear, but as they go on their way they are choked by the cares and riches and pleasures of life, and their fruit does not mature.

Luke 8:7

Some fell among thorns, and the thorns grew with it and choked it.