1 Timothy 6:14

That thou keep this commandment without spot, unrebukeable, until the appearing of our Lord Jesus Christ:

Cross-reference

1 Timothy 6:20 instructs Timothy to guard the deposit — a specific application of keeping the command without spot in v14.

1 Timothy 1:18 gives Timothy a similar charge to wage good warfare, reinforcing the call to faithful obedience.

1 Timothy 4:11-16 gives Timothy commands about teaching and conduct — reinforcing the general call to faithful service in v14.

Jude 1:24 Parallel

Jude 1:24 says God is able to keep us from stumbling and present us blameless — focusing on divine enablement to achieve that blamelessness.

In 2 Timothy 4:1, Paul charges Timothy by Christ's appearing and kingdom, using the same term 'epiphaneia' for the appointed revelation.

In 1 Thessalonians 5:23, Paul prays for complete sanctification and blamelessness at the coming of Christ, a direct parallel charge.

In 1 Thessalonians 3:13, Paul prays for blameless hearts at Christ's coming with his saints, reinforcing the same eschatological goal.

Titus 2:13 Parallel

In Titus 2:13, Paul describes the blessed hope as the appearing of our great God and Savior, the same event Timothy must keep the commandment until.

2 Peter 3:14 exhorts believers to be found spotless and blameless at Christ's coming — a near-identical call to 1 Timothy 6:14.

Colossians 1:22 says Christ reconciles us to present us holy and blameless — the goal of being presented without fault before God.

Philippians 2:15 calls believers to be blameless and above reproach as lights in the world — same moral imperative for the present age.

In Philippians 1:10, Paul similarly urges being pure and blameless for the day of Christ, echoing the same call to integrity until his appearing.

Philippians 1:6 assures God will perfect the good work until the day of Christ — parallels the idea of perseverance until the appearing.

Ephesians 5:27 presents the church without spot or wrinkle — directly parallel to being 'without stain or reproach' at Christ's coming.

1 Corinthians 1:8 promises God will confirm us blameless to the end on the day of Christ — directly parallel to being kept without reproach until appearing.

1 John 2:28 Parallel

1 John 2:28 urges abiding in Christ to have confidence at His appearing—echoing the call to be blameless until that appearing.

1 Corinthians 1:7 directly parallels waiting for Christ’s revelation, matching the hope of His appearing in 1 Timothy 6:14.

1 Thessalonians 2:19 looks to Christ’s coming (parousia) as the believer’s hope and crown, same eschatological anchor.

Colossians 3:4 speaks of Christ’s appearance when believers will appear with Him—identical focus on the future appearing.

In Hebrews 9:28, Christ will appear a second time to save those waiting for him, aligning with the appearing that marks the end of Timothy's charge.

1 John 3:2 Parallel

In 1 John 3:2, when Christ appears we shall be like him, connecting the future appearing to transformation rather than blamelessness.

In Revelation 1:7, Christ's coming with clouds is described, a vivid depiction of the same appearing Timothy is told to await.

1 Peter 1:7 Related theme

In 1 Peter 1:7, tested faith results in praise at the revelation of Jesus Christ, linking perseverance to the same eschatological moment.

Colossians 4:17 gives a similar charge to Archippus to complete his ministry — paralleling Paul's command to Timothy.

1 Chronicles 28:9 records David's charge to Solomon to serve God wholeheartedly — similar to Paul's fatherly exhortation to Timothy.