1 Corinthians 1:9

God is faithful, by whom ye were called unto the fellowship of his Son Jesus Christ our Lord.

Cross-reference

In 1 Corinthians 1:30, being 'in Christ Jesus' explains the reality of the fellowship called into in the same context.

1 Corinthians 1:24 describes Christ as power and wisdom for those who are called — reinforcing the calling theme in the same letter.

In 1 Corinthians 10:13, the same declaration 'God is faithful' is applied to temptation and escape—reinforcing the theme of God's faithfulness.

In 1 Corinthians 10:16, 'participation' (koinonia) is the same Greek word as fellowship in 1:9, linking communion to the call.

In 2 Thessalonians 3:3, the same affirmation 'the Lord is faithful' echoes God's faithfulness here — promising protection from evil.

Galatians 2:20 Related theme

Galatians 2:20 shows fellowship as Christ living in the believer, having been crucified with him.

Ephesians 3:6 Related theme

Ephesians 3:6 says Gentiles are fellow heirs and partakers of the promise in Christ — a direct echo of fellowship.

In 1 Thessalonians 2:12, the calling is into God's kingdom and glory, directly paralleling the fellowship with Christ called into.

In 1 Thessalonians 5:24, 'He who calls you is faithful; he will surely do it' — a direct echo of the faithful God who calls into fellowship.

In 2 Thessalonians 2:14, the calling through the gospel to obtain Christ's glory echoes the fellowship called into.

In Deuteronomy 7:9, God is described as the faithful God who keeps covenant—directly supporting the faithfulness statement in 1 Cor 1:9.

Hebrews 3:1 Parallel

In Hebrews 3:1, sharing in a heavenly calling and considering Jesus directly connects to the fellowship of Christ.

Hebrews 3:14 speaks of sharing in Christ, with the condition of holding confidence firm — a call to persevere in fellowship.

Hebrews 6:18 Related theme

Hebrews 6:18 says it is 'impossible for God to lie' — reaffirming God's faithful nature as the basis for hope.

Hebrews 10:23 explicitly states 'he who promised is faithful' — directly paralleling the affirmation that God is faithful.

Hebrews 11:11 notes Sarah considered 'him faithful who had promised' — a specific example of trusting God's faithfulness.

In 1 Peter 5:10, the calling to eternal glory in Christ parallels the fellowship called into, with added emphasis on restoration.

1 John 1:3 Parallel

1 John 1:3 explicitly uses 'fellowship with the Father and with his Son Jesus Christ' — the same term and concept.

1 John 4:13 Related theme

1 John 4:13 confirms fellowship through the Spirit: abiding in him and he in us — mutual indwelling.

Revelation 19:11 calls Christ 'Faithful and True' — showing that the faithful God who called us is also the faithful Son.

In Numbers 23:19, God does not lie and fulfills His word—an OT witness to the faithfulness declared in 1 Cor 1:9.

Romans 8:30 Related theme

Romans 8:30 includes 'those whom he called' in the golden chain — expands on the calling here, linking it to predestination and glorification.

In Deuteronomy 32:4, God is called a God of faithfulness and without injustice—another OT parallel to the faithful God of 1 Cor 1:9.

In Psalm 89:33-35, God's covenant faithfulness is assured — He will not break His promises, reinforcing that the God who calls is faithful.

John 15:5 Parallel

John 15:5 deepens the idea of fellowship: believers abide in Christ as branches in the vine, drawing life from him.

Psalm 100:5 Parallel

In Psalm 100:5, God's faithfulness endures to all generations, directly echoing the faithful God who calls us into fellowship.

Isaiah 25:1 Parallel

In Isaiah 25:1, God's plans are faithful and sure, reflecting the same faithful God who calls believers into fellowship.

In Lamentations 3:22, God's steadfast love never ceases — a key aspect of His faithfulness that underlies the call into fellowship.

In Lamentations 3:23, 'great is your faithfulness' directly affirms the faithfulness of God who calls us.

Philippians 1:5 mentions your partnership (koinonia) in the gospel — same Greek word for fellowship used here.

Romans 1:6 Parallel

Romans 1:6 says believers are 'called to belong to Jesus Christ' — directly parallel to the calling into fellowship here.

Joshua 21:45 Related theme

Joshua 21:45 shows God's faithfulness as every promise to Israel was fulfilled — directly reinforcing the same theme of divine faithfulness.

Hebrews 2:17 presents Jesus as a 'faithful high priest' — connecting Christ's faithfulness to the fellowship we are called into.

John 15:4 Parallel

In John 15:4, abiding in Christ is the ongoing relationship that fulfills the fellowship called into.

In 2 Timothy 1:9, the holy calling based on God's grace and purpose parallels the faithful calling into fellowship.

John 17:21 Parallel

John 17:21 extends fellowship to include the unity of believers, mirroring the mutual indwelling of Father and Son.

Romans 9:24 Related theme

In Romans 9:24, the same divine calling extends to both Jews and Gentiles, broadening the scope of those called into fellowship with Christ.

Titus 1:2 Related theme

Titus 1:2 calls God 'who never lies' — a direct expression of His faithfulness, parallel to the faithful God who called us into fellowship.

Romans 1:3 Parallel

Romans 1:3 identifies Jesus as the Son of David — same Son of God referenced here, but focused on his human lineage.

1 John 1:7 Related theme

1 John 1:7 connects fellowship with one another to walking in the light and cleansing by Christ's blood — horizontal outworking.

1 John 1:9 Parallel

In 1 John 1:9, God's faithfulness is tied to forgiveness and cleansing — expanding the same attribute from fellowship to confession.

Romans 8:28 Related theme

Romans 8:28 mentions 'those who are called according to his purpose' — parallels the calling into fellowship here, adding that God works all things for good.

In Galatians 1:15, Paul's personal calling by grace mirrors the general calling into fellowship, highlighting God's initiative.