5 pairs
1 Corinthians 1:18 speaks of the message of the cross as the power of God to those being saved, which aligns with Romans 1:16 where Paul declares the gospel as the power of God for salvation to everyone who believes.
Thematic focusPower of God, Salvation, Gospel.
1 Corinthians 1:22-23 discusses how Jews demand signs and Greeks seek wisdom, paralleling Matthew 12:38-40 where Jesus addresses the demand for a sign by pointing to the sign of Jonah.
Thematic focusSigns, Wisdom, Jesus' Teachings.
1 Corinthians 1:24 identifies Christ as the power and wisdom of God, which is echoed in Colossians 2:3 where Paul states that in Christ are hidden all the treasures of wisdom and knowledge.
Thematic focusChrist's Wisdom, Divine Power.
1 Corinthians 1:27-29 speaks of God choosing the foolish and weak to shame the wise and strong, similar to James 2:5 where God chooses the poor in the world to be rich in faith.
Thematic focusGod's Choice, Humility, Faith.
1 Corinthians 1:30 describes Christ as our righteousness, sanctification, and redemption, which is related to Philippians 3:9 where Paul speaks of having righteousness through faith in Christ.
Thematic focusRighteousness in Christ, Redemption.