1 Timothy 4:10

For therefore we both labour and suffer reproach, because we trust in the living God, who is the Saviour of all men, specially of those that believe.

Cross-reference

1 Timothy 6:17 also urges setting hope on God rather than riches—directly reinforcing the same focus on God as hope.

In 1 Timothy 2:6, Christ's ransom for all echoes the same universal salvation: God is Savior of all people, especially believers.

1 Timothy 2:4 declares God's will for all to be saved, explaining the 'Savior of all people' phrase in this verse.

In 1 Timothy 1:1, Paul calls God 'our Savior' and Christ 'our hope'—the same paired concepts of Savior and hope found here.

Isaiah 45:22 calls all the ends of the earth to be saved, reinforcing the universal scope of God's salvation.

In 1 John 5:10-13, the assurance of eternal life for believers directly parallels 'especially of those who believe' here — both anchor salvation in faith in God's Son.

1 John 2:2 Parallel

1 John 2:2 states Christ's propitiation is for the whole world, directly supporting the 'Savior of all people' statement.

1 Peter 1:21 Related theme

1 Peter 1:21 states that faith and hope are in God through Christ, affirming the same object of hope.

In 2 Timothy 3:10, Paul appeals to his own endurance and purpose — an example of the steadfast hope he describes.

In 2 Timothy 2:10, Paul endures everything for the elect's salvation — the same hope-driven perseverance as in 1 Timothy 4:10.

In 2 Timothy 2:9, Paul suffers even to chains for the gospel — directly reflecting the labor and hope mentioned here.

In 2 Corinthians 11:23-27, Paul catalogs specific sufferings and labors — a vivid expansion of 'labor and strive'.

In 2 Corinthians 6:3-10, Paul lists his hardships and commendations — a fuller picture of laboring for the gospel.

In 1 Corinthians 4:9-13, Paul details the hardships apostles endure — a concrete example of 'labor and strive' for hope.

Jeremiah 17:7 pronounces blessing on those who trust the Lord, directly reinforcing the blessedness of hoping in God.

Daniel 3:28 Historical context

Daniel 3:28 provides a historical example of men who trusted God and were saved, illustrating the saving trust here.

John 1:29 Parallel

John 1:29 identifies Jesus as the Lamb taking away the world's sin, aligning with God as Savior of all people.

John 3:15 Parallel

John 3:16-17 emphasizes God's love for the world and sending the Son to save it, matching the universal salvation hope.

Romans 15:13 Related theme

Romans 15:13 asks the God of hope to fill believers with hope, directly echoing the source and object of hope here.

In 2 Corinthians 4:8-10, Paul describes being hard pressed but not crushed — directly illustrating the striving for the hope.

In 1 Thessalonians 1:9, the phrase 'serve the living and true God' echoes the 'living God' in whom we hope here — both emphasize active devotion to the same God.

Matthew 27:43 shows Jesus trusting God even in mockery, offering a model of the hope this verse describes.

1 Peter 4:14 promises blessing when insulted for Christ's name—connecting the toil here to a specific blessing.

Hebrews 13:13 calls believers to bear Christ's reproach outside the camp—adding the cost of discipleship to the labor mentioned here.

John 5:24 Parallel

In John 5:24, the promise of eternal life for believers echoes the hope set on the living God as Savior here — both ground salvation in faith.

Nahum 1:7 Parallel

Nahum 1:7 describes God as a stronghold for those who take refuge, complementing the idea of hope as refuge.

Titus 1:3 Parallel

In Titus 1:3, Paul refers to 'God our Savior'—the same title used here for the living God who is Savior of all.

Titus 3:4 Parallel

Titus 3:4 speaks of the appearing of 'God our Savior'—the same divine title and salvation theme as here.

Hebrews 11:26 shows Moses counting Christ's reproach as greater wealth for the reward—echoing the toil and hope in God here.

In Isaiah 50:10, trusting God in darkness mirrors the hope in God this verse calls toil for.

Psalm 37:40 Parallel

Psalm 37:40 declares the Lord delivers those who take refuge in him—parallel to God as Savior of believers here.