1 Thessalonians 2:20 directly restates that the Thessalonians are Paul's glory and joy, reinforcing the same thought.

1 Thessalonians 3:13 also focuses on Christ's coming, praying for blamelessness then — complementary to Paul's hope of presenting them as his crown.

1 Thessalonians 5:23 prays for their complete sanctification until Christ's coming — the same event Paul looks forward to in 2:19.

1 Thessalonians 3:9 directly echoes the same joy and thanks for the Thessalonians in the same letter — a strong parallel of Paul's joy in them.

In 2 Corinthians 1:14, Paul uses the same 'boast on the day of the Lord' language — the Thessalonians are his pride at Christ's coming.

In Philippians 2:16, Paul similarly desires to have pride in his converts on the day of Christ, not running in vain.

In Philippians 4:1, Paul calls the Philippians his 'joy and crown' — the same phrase used for the Thessalonians.

Revelation 22:12 says Jesus comes quickly with reward — Paul's reward at that coming is the Thessalonian believers.

2 Thessalonians 1:7-12 describes Christ's revelation and His glorification in His saints — exactly the event and people Paul refers to as his crown.

2 Thessalonians 2:1 uses the same phrase 'coming of our Lord Jesus Christ' — Paul's joy at that coming is tied to their gathering.

Jude 1:24 says God presents believers faultless with joy — Paul's joy at the coming is the believers themselves presented.

1 John 2:28 urges abiding to have confidence at his coming — Paul's confidence is the believers themselves at that same coming.

2 Timothy 4:1 charges Timothy in view of Christ's appearing and judgment — the same coming where Paul finds his joy.

Titus 2:13 calls it 'the blessed hope' and 'glorious appearing' — the same coming Paul calls his hope and joy.

In 2 Corinthians 7:4, Paul takes great pride and joy in the Corinthians—his crown in the Thessalonians is the same source of joy and pride.

Hebrews 13:17 speaks of leaders giving account with joy for their flock — mirrors Paul's hope and joy in his converts before Christ.

2 Timothy 1:18 prays for mercy on that day for Onesiphorus — echoes the eschatological reward theme of Paul's hope at Christ's coming.

2 Thessalonians 1:4 has Paul glorying in the Thessalonians for their perseverance — they are his boast, akin to his crown.

1 Peter 5:4 also speaks of a 'crown of glory' at Christ's appearing, though for elders; Paul's crown is his converts.

James 5:7 also looks to the Lord's coming, urging patience like a farmer — connecting the same hope of Christ's return that Paul's joy anticipates.

1 Timothy 6:15 declares God's sovereignty over the timing of Christ's appearing — the same coming Paul anticipates.

Revelation 1:7 describes Christ coming with clouds for all to see — the same event Paul looks forward to with joy.