7 pairs
1 John 2:1 speaks of Jesus Christ as our advocate with the Father, which is echoed in Hebrews 7:25 where Jesus is described as always living to intercede for us.
Thematic focusAdvocacy, Intercession, Jesus as High Priest.
1 John 2:2 describes Jesus as the propitiation for our sins, which aligns with John 1:29 where John the Baptist calls Jesus the Lamb of God who takes away the sin of the world.
Thematic focusAtonement, Sacrifice, Sin.
1 John 2:6 emphasizes walking as Jesus walked, which is exemplified in John 13:15 where Jesus sets an example for His disciples to follow.
Thematic focusDiscipleship, Imitation of Christ.
1 John 2:15 warns against loving the world, which is similarly addressed in James 4:4 where friendship with the world is equated with enmity against God.
Thematic focusWorldliness, Allegiance to God.
1 John 2:18 speaks of many antichrists and the last hour, which is related to 2 Thessalonians 2:3 where the coming of the man of lawlessness is discussed.
Thematic focusEnd Times, Antichrist.
1 John 2:20 mentions the anointing from the Holy One, which is paralleled in John 14:26 where the Holy Spirit is described as the one who teaches and reminds believers of Jesus' teachings.
Thematic focusHoly Spirit, Anointing, Knowledge.
1 John 2:27 speaks of the anointing teaching believers, which is reminiscent of Jeremiah 31:33-34 where God promises to write His law on the hearts of His people.
Thematic focusNew Covenant, Divine Teaching.