6 pairs
Ephesians 1:3 speaks of God blessing us with every spiritual blessing in Christ, which parallels 1 Peter 1:3-4 where Peter praises God for giving us a living hope through the resurrection of Jesus Christ.
Thematic focusBlessing, Spiritual Riches, Resurrection.
Ephesians 1:4 discusses being chosen in Christ before the foundation of the world, which is echoed in 2 Timothy 1:9 where Paul speaks of God's purpose and grace given to us in Christ before time began.
Thematic focusElection, Divine Purpose, Grace.
Ephesians 1:7 mentions redemption through Christ's blood and the forgiveness of sins, which is similarly stated in Colossians 1:14, emphasizing the centrality of Christ's sacrifice for redemption.
Thematic focusRedemption, Forgiveness, Sacrifice.
Ephesians 1:10 speaks of God's plan to unite all things in Christ, which is paralleled in Colossians 1:20 where Paul describes Christ reconciling all things to Himself.
Thematic focusUnity in Christ, Reconciliation, Divine Plan.
Ephesians 1:13 discusses being sealed with the Holy Spirit, which is also mentioned in 2 Corinthians 1:22 where Paul speaks of God sealing us and giving us the Spirit as a guarantee.
Thematic focusHoly Spirit, Assurance, Seal of Promise.
Ephesians 1:18 speaks of the hope of God's calling and the riches of His glorious inheritance, which is echoed in Colossians 1:27 where Paul talks about the riches of the glory of the mystery, which is Christ in you, the hope of glory.
Thematic focusHope, Inheritance, Glory.