Cross references

Isaiah 56:1

This is what the LORD says:

“Maintain justice and do what is right,

for My salvation is coming soon,

and My righteousness will be revealed.

Isaiah 56:1 BSB

Isaiah 56:1 has 18 cross-references in the OpenBible.info data, 18 of them with at least 4 reader votes. The strongest point to Psalm 85:9 (17 votes) and Romans 13:11–14 (17 votes). 10 other verses point back to it. It links with 11 other books, from Deuteronomy 29 to Revelation 22.

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Which verses does Isaiah 56:1 point to?

Ranked by reader votes. Links with fewer than 4 votes are marked weak.

  1. Psalm 85:917 votes

    Surely His salvation is near to those who fear Him, that His glory may dwell in our land.

  2. And do this, understanding the occasion. The hour has come for you to wake up from your slumber, for our salvation is nearer now than when we first believed. The night is nearly over; the day has drawn near. So let us lay aside the deeds of darkness and put on the armor of light. …

  3. Wash and cleanse yourselves. Remove your evil deeds from My sight. Stop doing evil! Learn to do right; seek justice and correct the oppressor. Defend the fatherless and plead the case of the widow.” …

  4. Matthew 3:212 votes

    and saying, “Repent, for the kingdom of heaven is near.”

  5. Romans 1:1711 votes

    For the gospel reveals the righteousness of God that comes by faith from start to finish, just as it is written: “The righteous will live by faith.”

  6. He who has clean hands and a pure heart, who does not lift up his soul to an idol or swear deceitfully. He will receive blessing from the LORD and vindication from the God of his salvation. …

  7. But the righteousness that is by faith says: “Do not say in your heart, ‘Who will ascend into heaven?’ (that is, to bring Christ down) or, ‘Who will descend into the Abyss?’ (that is, to bring Christ up from the dead).” …

  8. Let the wicked man forsake his way and the unrighteous man his thoughts; let him return to the LORD, that He may have compassion, and to our God, for He will freely pardon.

  9. I am bringing My righteousness near; it is not far away, and My salvation will not be delayed. I will grant salvation to Zion and adorn Israel with My splendor.

  10. My righteousness draws near, My salvation is on the way, and My arms will bring justice to the nations. The islands will look for Me and wait in hope for My arm.

  11. Mark 1:156 votes
  12. John 7:176 votes

Which verses point to Isaiah 56:1?

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