6 pairs
2 Peter 1:3 speaks of God's divine power granting us everything pertaining to life and godliness, which parallels Ephesians 1:3 where Paul speaks of God blessing us with every spiritual blessing in Christ.
Thematic focusDivine Provision, Spiritual Blessings.
2 Peter 1:4 discusses becoming partakers of the divine nature, which aligns with Romans 8:29 where believers are predestined to be conformed to the image of Christ.
Thematic focusDivine Nature, Conformity to Christ.
2 Peter 1:10 encourages believers to make their calling and election sure, which is similar to Philippians 2:12 where Paul urges believers to work out their salvation with fear and trembling.
Thematic focusAssurance of Salvation, Diligence in Faith.
2 Peter 1:16 emphasizes the eyewitness testimony of the apostles regarding Jesus' majesty, which is echoed in 1 Corinthians 15:3-8 where Paul recounts the appearances of the risen Christ to many witnesses.
Thematic focusEyewitness Testimony, Apostolic Witness.
2 Peter 1:19 describes the prophetic word as a light shining in a dark place, which resonates with Psalm 119:105 where God's word is described as a lamp to the feet and a light to the path.
Thematic focusProphetic Word, Guidance of Scripture.
2 Peter 1:21 explains that prophecy comes not by human will but by the Holy Spirit, which complements 2 Timothy 3:16 where all Scripture is described as God-breathed.
Thematic focusInspiration of Scripture, Role of the Holy Spirit.