5 pairs
2 Corinthians 7:1 encourages believers to purify themselves from all defilement, which aligns with 1 John 3:3 where believers are called to purify themselves as they hope in Christ.
Thematic focusSanctification, Purity, Hope in Christ.
2 Corinthians 7:6 speaks of God comforting the downcast, which is echoed in Isaiah 49:13 where God is described as comforting His people.
Thematic focusComfort, God's Compassion.
2 Corinthians 7:9 discusses godly sorrow leading to repentance, similar to Hebrews 12:11 which speaks of discipline yielding the peaceful fruit of righteousness.
Thematic focusRepentance, Godly Sorrow, Discipline.
2 Corinthians 7:10 contrasts godly sorrow with worldly sorrow, paralleling Matthew 5:4 where those who mourn are blessed and comforted.
Thematic focusGodly Sorrow, Comfort, Beatitudes.
2 Corinthians 7:14 speaks of Paul's confidence in the Corinthians, which is further expressed in 2 Corinthians 9:2 where he boasts about their readiness and zeal.
Thematic focusConfidence, Encouragement, Zeal.