In 1 Corinthians 9:22, Paul expands this saving principle: he adapts to all people to save some, echoing the personal sacrifice in marriage.

In 1 Corinthians 9:19, Paul becomes servant to all to win more — here he asks if a spouse may be saved; same missional principle in action.

In 1 Timothy 4:16, Paul tells Timothy that faithful teaching saves both himself and his hearers — directly mirrors saving one's spouse.

In James 5:20, saving a sinner from death echoes Paul's desire to save a spouse — both emphasize the eternal stakes.

In 1 Peter 3:1, wives win unbelieving husbands by conduct — the exact scenario Paul describes for saving a spouse.

In Romans 11:14, Paul hopes to save some Jews by jealousy — here he hopes to save a spouse; both show his missionary drive to win others.

In Proverbs 11:30, winning souls is called wise — reinforcing the value of saving a spouse that Paul mentions here.

In Luke 15:10, heaven rejoices over one repentant sinner — the same joyful outcome Paul envisions for a saved spouse.