Cross-References — 2 Thessalonians 1

5 pairs

2 Thessalonians 1:5referencesPhilippians 1:28-29
2 Thessalonians 1:5 speaks of suffering as evidence of God's righteous judgment, similar to Philippians 1:28-29, which describes suffering for Christ as a sign of salvation and God's work.
Thematic focusSuffering, Righteous Judgment, Salvation.
2 Thessalonians 1:7referencesRevelation 14:13
2 Thessalonians 1:7 promises rest to those who are troubled, which aligns with Revelation 14:13, where the dead in Christ are blessed and find rest from their labors.
Thematic focusRest, Reward for the Faithful.
2 Thessalonians 1:8referencesRomans 2:8
2 Thessalonians 1:8 speaks of God’s retribution on those who do not know Him, similar to Romans 2:8, which describes wrath and anger for those who are self-seeking and reject the truth.
Thematic focusJudgment, Divine Retribution.
2 Thessalonians 1:10referencesIsaiah 66:5
2 Thessalonians 1:10 describes Jesus being glorified in His saints, which echoes Isaiah 66:5, where God is glorified in the joy of His people.
Thematic focusGlory, Saints, Fulfillment.
2 Thessalonians 1:12referencesEphesians 1:12
2 Thessalonians 1:12 speaks of the name of Jesus being glorified in believers, similar to Ephesians 1:12, which emphasizes living for the praise of His glory.
Thematic focusGlorification, Christian Living.

2 Thessalonians 1:5→referencesPhilippians 1:28-29