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Daniel 3:18 Cross-References
Explore 17 cross-references for Daniel 3:18 from the Treasury of Scripture Knowledge, connecting Daniel chapter 3 verse 18 to related passages throughout the Bible.
“But if not, be it known unto thee, O king, that we will not serve thy gods, nor worship the golden image which thou hast set up.”
Daniel 3:18 (KJV)
Commentary on Daniel 3:18
The devastating phrase "But if not" (vehen la, וְהֵן לָא) introduces one of Scripture's most powerful declarations of unconditional faith. After affirming God's ability to deliver (v. 17), the three Hebrews now address the possibility that God may choose not to rescue them from the furnace. The conjunction "but" marks a crucial pivot—their faith doesn't depend on receiving the outcome they desire. This isn't doubt but mature faith that trusts God's character regardless of circumstances."Be it known unto thee, O king" is a formal, defiant declaration. They're not begging for mercy or negotiatin...
Source: KJV Study Commentary
Cross-References for Daniel 3:18
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“We must obey God rather than men.,Then Peter and the other apostles answered and said, We ought to obey God rather than men.,,,,,,,,”
“He that findeth his life shall lose it: and he that loseth his life for my sake shall find it.”
“the devil is about to throw some of you into prison”
“him I will also confess before my Father who is in heaven.”
“Therefore whatsoever ye have spoken in darkness shall be heard in the light; and that which ye have spoken in the ear in closets shall be proclaimed upon the housetops.”
“choose you this day whom you will serve; whether the gods which your fathers served that were beyond the River”
“The wicked flee when no man pursueth: but the righteous are bold as a lion.”
“even I”
“and to all the people of Israel”
“Blessed be the God of Shadrach”