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Cross-References — 2 Timothy 2

5 pairs

  1. 2 Timothy 2:3referencesEphesians 6:10-17

    2 Timothy 2:3 calls believers to endure hardship as good soldiers of Christ, which is further elaborated in Ephesians 6:10-17 with the metaphor of the armor of God, emphasizing spiritual warfare and perseverance.

    Thematic focusEndurance, Spiritual Warfare, Perseverance.

  2. 2 Timothy 2:11-13referencesRomans 6:8

    2 Timothy 2:11-13 contains a trustworthy saying about dying and living with Christ, which parallels Romans 6:8, where Paul speaks of dying with Christ and living with Him, emphasizing the believer's union with Christ in His death and resurrection.

    Thematic focusUnion with Christ, Resurrection, Faithfulness.

  3. 2 Timothy 2:15referencesJames 1:22

    2 Timothy 2:15 encourages believers to be diligent in presenting themselves approved to God, rightly handling the word of truth, which is echoed in James 1:22, urging believers to be doers of the word and not hearers only.

    Thematic focusDiligence, Scripture, Obedience.

  4. 2 Timothy 2:19referencesNumbers 16:5

    2 Timothy 2:19 states that the Lord knows those who are His, which reflects Numbers 16:5, where God distinguishes those who belong to Him during Korah's rebellion, emphasizing God's sovereign knowledge and selection.

    Thematic focusDivine Knowledge, God's Sovereignty, Belonging to God.

  5. 2 Timothy 2:22references1 Corinthians 6:18

    2 Timothy 2:22 advises fleeing youthful passions and pursuing righteousness, faith, love, and peace, which is similar to 1 Corinthians 6:18, where Paul instructs believers to flee sexual immorality, highlighting the call to holiness and purity.

    Thematic focusHoliness, Purity, Righteous Living.

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