6 pairs
1 John 5:1 emphasizes that everyone who believes Jesus is the Christ is born of God, which aligns with John 1:12-13 where it states that those who receive Him and believe in His name are given the right to become children of God.
Thematic focusBelief, New Birth, Children of God.
1 John 5:4 speaks of the victory that overcomes the world, which is our faith. This is connected to John 16:33 where Jesus tells His disciples that He has overcome the world, providing peace and encouragement.
Thematic focusVictory, Faith, Overcoming the World.
1 John 5:6 mentions Jesus coming by water and blood, which is illustrated in John 19:34 when a soldier pierces Jesus' side, and blood and water flow out, symbolizing His humanity and sacrificial death.
Thematic focusIncarnation, Sacrifice, Testimony.
1 John 5:11-12 declares that eternal life is in the Son, and whoever has the Son has life. This is echoed in John 3:36, which states that whoever believes in the Son has eternal life.
Thematic focusEternal Life, Sonship, Salvation.
1 John 5:14-15 speaks of the confidence we have in approaching God, knowing that if we ask anything according to His will, He hears us. This is similar to John 14:13-14, where Jesus promises that whatever we ask in His name, He will do.
Thematic focusPrayer, Confidence, God's Will.
1 John 5:18 states that the one born of God keeps himself, and the evil one does not touch him. This is related to Jesus' prayer in John 17:15, where He asks the Father to protect His followers from the evil one.
Thematic focusProtection, Sanctification, Spiritual Warfare.