5 pairs
2 Timothy 1:7 speaks of God giving us a spirit not of fear but of power, love, and self-control. Romans 8:15 similarly contrasts the spirit of slavery leading to fear with the Spirit of adoption as sons, emphasizing the transformative power of the Holy Spirit.
Thematic focusHoly Spirit, Fearlessness, Adoption.
2 Timothy 1:8 encourages believers not to be ashamed of the testimony about our Lord. Romans 1:16 echoes this sentiment, where Paul declares he is not ashamed of the gospel, for it is the power of God for salvation.
Thematic focusBoldness, Gospel, Testimony.
2 Timothy 1:9 speaks of God saving us and calling us to a holy calling, not because of our works but because of His purpose and grace. Ephesians 2:8-9 similarly emphasizes salvation by grace through faith, not by works, highlighting God's initiative in salvation.
Thematic focusGrace, Salvation, Divine Purpose.
2 Timothy 1:10 speaks of Christ abolishing death and bringing life and immortality to light through the gospel. 1 Corinthians 15:54-55 celebrates the victory over death through Christ, proclaiming that death has been swallowed up in victory.
Thematic focusVictory over Death, Immortality, Gospel.
2 Timothy 1:12 expresses Paul's confidence in God's ability to guard what has been entrusted to him until the day of Christ. Philippians 1:6 similarly expresses confidence that God, who began a good work in believers, will carry it on to completion until the day of Christ Jesus.
Thematic focusFaithfulness, Assurance, Divine Preservation.