7 pairs
Colossians 3:1 speaks of being raised with Christ, which is also mentioned in Ephesians 2:6, where believers are described as being raised up with Christ and seated with Him in the heavenly realms.
Thematic focusUnion with Christ, Resurrection Life.
Colossians 3:2 encourages believers to set their minds on things above, similar to Philippians 3:20, which reminds believers that their citizenship is in heaven.
Thematic focusHeavenly Focus, Christian Mindset.
Colossians 3:5 calls believers to put to death earthly nature, which aligns with Romans 8:13, where believers are instructed to put to death the deeds of the body by the Spirit.
Thematic focusSanctification, Mortification of Sin.
Colossians 3:10 speaks of putting on the new self, which is renewed in knowledge, similar to 2 Corinthians 5:17, which describes believers as new creations in Christ.
Thematic focusNew Creation, Renewal.
Colossians 3:12 encourages believers to clothe themselves with compassion, kindness, humility, gentleness, and patience, which is echoed in Ephesians 4:32, urging believers to be kind and compassionate to one another.
Thematic focusChristian Virtues, Love.
Colossians 3:16 emphasizes letting the word of Christ dwell richly, teaching and admonishing one another with psalms, hymns, and spiritual songs, similar to Ephesians 5:19.
Thematic focusWorship, Word of Christ.
Colossians 3:17 instructs believers to do everything in the name of the Lord Jesus, similar to 1 Corinthians 10:31, which encourages doing everything for the glory of God.
Thematic focusGlorifying God, Christian Living.