In 1 Timothy 4:12, Paul similarly urges Timothy to set an example in love, faith, and purity — virtues overlapping with the list here.

In 1 Timothy 4:7, Paul says 'train yourself to be godly' — the same dual command to reject falsehood and actively pursue godliness as in 6:11.

In 1 Timothy 3:3, the overseer must be 'gentle, not a lover of money' — exactly the virtues Timothy is told to pursue in 6:11, reinforcing the same standard.

Psalm 34:14 echoes the flee-pursue pattern: turn from evil and pursue peace, directly paralleling the command here.

2 Peter 1:5-7 lists a chain of virtues to add to your faith — faith, goodness, self-control, godliness — closely matching the list here.

In 1 Peter 3:11, the same imperative 'pursue' is used for peace, echoing the call to pursue righteousness and godliness.

Isaiah 51:1 addresses 'you who pursue righteousness,' using the exact same phrase, directly linking the OT call to seek God.

Hebrews 12:14 urges pursuing peace and holiness, directly paralleling the pursuit of righteousness and godliness with the same verb.

Titus 2:12 explicitly says grace teaches us to live self-controlled, upright, and godly lives — directly paralleling the pursuit of righteousness and godliness.

In 2 Timothy 3:17, Paul again uses 'man of God' for the person equipped by Scripture, linking directly to this exhortation.

In 2 Timothy 2:22, the same 'flee...pursue' language repeats, listing similar virtues, reinforcing Paul's charge to Timothy.

In Philippians 3:12, Paul himself models this pursuit, pressing on to take hold of Christ — the same urgent striving Timothy is commanded to have.

In 2 Peter 1:6, a chain of virtues includes self-control, perseverance, and godliness—directly matching what Timothy is to pursue.

In 2 Timothy 3:10, Paul lists his own faith, patience, love, endurance — the very virtues Timothy is told to pursue, providing a personal example.

Ephesians 4:2 calls for humility, gentleness, patience, and love — virtues identical to those Paul tells Timothy to pursue.

Proverbs 21:21 promises life to those who pursue righteousness and kindness — aligns with Paul's list of virtues.

Proverbs 15:9 says God loves the one who pursues righteousness — directly parallels Paul's command.

Galatians 5:22 lists the fruit of the Spirit — love, joy, peace — which are the same virtues Paul commands Timothy to pursue.

In 2 Kings 5:20, Gehazi, servant of the man of God, runs after gain — the very greed Timothy is told to flee.

Deuteronomy 16:20 commands to pursue justice, using the same Hebrew imagery of chasing after righteousness.

Galatians 5:23 includes 'gentleness' from the fruit list, directly matching the virtue of gentleness Timothy is told to pursue.

1 Corinthians 14:1 commands to pursue love and desire spiritual gifts, paralleling the pursuit of virtues with a focus on love and prophecy.

In 2 Timothy 2:24, the Lord's servant must be kind and not quarrelsome — reflecting the 'gentleness' Timothy is to pursue, applying it to ministry conduct.

In 2 Timothy 2:25, opponents are to be gently instructed — a specific application of the gentleness Timothy is called to pursue in 6:11.

In 1 Corinthians 10:14, Paul commands 'flee from idolatry,' another specific sin to flee, matching the imperative here.

In 1 Corinthians 6:18, Paul similarly commands 'flee from sexual immorality,' reinforcing the same urgent call to flee specific sins.

In Titus 1:8, similar virtues (self-controlled, upright, holy) are listed for elders, echoing the qualities Timothy is to pursue.

Romans 14:19 urges pursuing peace and mutual edification, a specific application of the broader pursuit of righteousness here.

Romans 9:30 contrasts: Gentiles attained righteousness without pursuing it, while Paul commands Timothy to pursue righteousness.