5 pairs
1 Corinthians 3:6 speaks of Paul planting and Apollos watering, which is illustrated in Acts 18:24-28 where Apollos is described as a learned man who helped believers in Corinth.
Thematic focusMinistry, Growth, Cooperation in the Gospel.
1 Corinthians 3:11 emphasizes that Jesus Christ is the only foundation, which aligns with Ephesians 2:20 where Christ is described as the cornerstone of the church.
Thematic focusFoundation, Christ as Cornerstone, Church.
1 Corinthians 3:16 states that believers are God's temple, which is echoed in 2 Corinthians 6:16 where Paul reiterates that God dwells among His people.
Thematic focusTemple of God, Indwelling of the Spirit, Holiness.
1 Corinthians 3:19 quotes Job 5:13, highlighting the theme that God catches the wise in their craftiness, emphasizing the futility of worldly wisdom.
Thematic focusWisdom, God's Sovereignty, Human Folly.
1 Corinthians 3:21-23 speaks of all things belonging to believers through Christ, similar to Romans 8:38-39 which assures that nothing can separate believers from the love of God in Christ.
Thematic focusBelonging, Assurance, Unity in Christ.