7 pairs
Ephesians 4:1 urges believers to live a life worthy of their calling, similar to Philippians 1:27, which encourages believers to conduct themselves in a manner worthy of the gospel of Christ.
Thematic focusChristian Conduct, Worthy Living.
Ephesians 4:7 speaks of grace given to each believer according to Christ's gift, paralleling 1 Corinthians 12:7, which discusses the manifestation of the Spirit given for the common good.
Thematic focusSpiritual Gifts, Grace.
Ephesians 4:11 lists various roles within the church, such as apostles and prophets, similar to 1 Corinthians 12:28, which also enumerates different roles and gifts in the church.
Thematic focusChurch Leadership, Spiritual Roles.
Ephesians 4:15 encourages speaking the truth in love to grow into Christ, the head, which aligns with Colossians 1:18, where Christ is described as the head of the body, the church.
Thematic focusTruth, Love, Christ as Head.
Ephesians 4:22-24 speaks of putting off the old self and putting on the new self, which is similar to Romans 6:6, where the old self is crucified with Christ so that we may no longer be enslaved to sin.
Thematic focusNew Life in Christ, Transformation.
Ephesians 4:30 warns against grieving the Holy Spirit, which is similar to 1 Thessalonians 5:19, where believers are cautioned not to quench the Spirit.
Thematic focusHoly Spirit, Spiritual Sensitivity.