5 pairs
1 Corinthians 11:3 discusses the headship order, with Christ as the head of every man, which is echoed in Ephesians 5:23 where Christ is described as the head of the church, His body.
Thematic focusHeadship, Order, Christ's Authority.
1 Corinthians 11:24 recounts Jesus' words during the Last Supper, paralleling Luke 22:19 where Jesus breaks bread and gives thanks, instituting the practice of Communion.
Thematic focusCommunion, Remembrance, Sacrifice.
1 Corinthians 11:25 speaks of the new covenant in Jesus' blood, which fulfills the prophecy of a new covenant in Jeremiah 31:31.
Thematic focusNew Covenant, Fulfillment, Blood of Christ.
1 Corinthians 11:26 emphasizes proclaiming the Lord's death until He comes, which is related to Matthew 26:29 where Jesus speaks of not drinking the fruit of the vine until He drinks it new in His Father's kingdom.
Thematic focusProclamation, Second Coming, Kingdom of God.
1 Corinthians 11:28 advises self-examination before partaking in Communion, similar to 2 Corinthians 13:5 which calls believers to examine themselves to see if they are in the faith.
Thematic focusSelf-Examination, Faith, Worthiness.