1 Thessalonians 5:9
For God hath not appointed us to wrath, but to obtain salvation by our Lord Jesus Christ,
Cross-reference
1 Thessalonians 1:10 promises Jesus delivers us from the coming wrath, identical to the hope stated here.
1 Thessalonians 3:3 affirms we are destined for afflictions, while here for salvation—complementary appointments.
Jude 1:4 reveals that certain people were designated for condemnation long ago, reinforcing the idea of divine appointment for salvation versus wrath.
1 Peter 2:8 states that some are destined to stumble in disobedience, contrasting with believers destined to obtain salvation.
2 Timothy 2:10 states Paul endures all so the elect may obtain salvation in Christ with eternal glory—directly parallel to obtaining salvation here.
2 Thessalonians 2:14 continues: called through the gospel to obtain glory—the same 'obtaining' language as salvation here.
In 2 Thessalonians 2:13, Paul echoes that God chose believers for salvation, reinforcing the same divine appointment to salvation rather than wrath.
Romans 9:11-23 expands on God's sovereign election, showing vessels of mercy and wrath — the same divine predestination underlying the assurance here.
Acts 13:48 explicitly states that those appointed to eternal life believed, directly echoing the truth that believers are destined for salvation, not wrath.
Romans 9:23 speaks of vessels of mercy prepared for glory — the same divine appointment to salvation described here.
Romans 9:22 describes vessels of wrath prepared for destruction — the opposite of those here appointed to salvation, highlighting God's mercy.
2 Thessalonians 2:12 describes condemnation for those who reject truth — the opposite of the salvation appointed here.
Romans 5:6 shows the basis of this salvation: Christ died for the ungodly, underscoring God's appointment to salvation not wrath.
Hebrews 10:39 contrasts those who shrink back to destruction with those of faith who preserve their souls — mirroring the appointment to salvation not wrath here.
John 5:24 promises no judgment but passing from death to life for believers—the same dual outcome of escaping wrath and gaining salvation.
John 3:36 contrasts wrath on the disobedient with eternal life for believers—mirroring the 'not for wrath but salvation' here.
2 Timothy 2:19 affirms that the Lord knows those who are His, adding the security of God's seal for those destined for salvation.