5 pairs
Psalm 31:5 expresses trust in God by committing one's spirit into His hands, a verse Jesus quotes on the cross in Luke 23:46, demonstrating His trust in the Father even in death.
Thematic focusTrust in God, Surrender, Jesus' Crucifixion.
Psalm 31:7 speaks of rejoicing in God's steadfast love because He sees affliction and knows distress, paralleling 2 Corinthians 1:3-4 where God is described as the Father of mercies and God of all comfort.
Thematic focusGod's Love, Comfort in Affliction.
Psalm 31:15 declares that times are in God's hands, similar to Daniel 2:21, which acknowledges God's control over times and seasons, emphasizing His sovereignty.
Thematic focusDivine Sovereignty, God's Timing.
Psalm 31:19 praises the goodness stored up for those who fear God, which aligns with 1 Corinthians 2:9, describing the unimaginable things God has prepared for those who love Him.
Thematic focusGod's Goodness, Reward for the Faithful.
Psalm 31:24 encourages believers to be strong and take heart, similar to God's command to Joshua in Joshua 1:9 to be strong and courageous, emphasizing reliance on God's presence.
Thematic focusCourage, Strength in God.