7 pairs
Matthew 10:1 describes Jesus giving authority to His disciples over unclean spirits and to heal diseases, which is paralleled in Mark 3:14-15 where Jesus appoints the twelve and gives them authority.
Thematic focusAuthority of Disciples, Mission.
Matthew 10:16 warns the disciples to be wise as serpents and innocent as doves, similar to Luke 10:3 where Jesus sends the seventy-two as lambs among wolves.
Thematic focusWisdom, Innocence, Persecution.
Matthew 10:22 speaks of being hated for Jesus' name, which is echoed in John 15:18-19 where Jesus tells His disciples that the world will hate them because it hated Him first.
Thematic focusPersecution, Endurance, Faithfulness.
Matthew 10:29-31 assures that not even a sparrow falls without the Father's knowledge, paralleled in Luke 12:6-7, emphasizing God's care and the value of His followers.
Thematic focusDivine Providence, Value of Believers.
Matthew 10:34 states Jesus did not come to bring peace but a sword, which is similarly expressed in Luke 12:51, highlighting the divisive nature of His message.
Thematic focusDivision, Cost of Discipleship.
Matthew 10:37-39 discusses the cost of discipleship and prioritizing Jesus above family, which is similarly taught in Luke 14:26-27.
Thematic focusDiscipleship, Sacrifice, Prioritization.