2 Peter 3:14
Wherefore, beloved, seeing that ye look for such things, be diligent that ye may be found of him in peace, without spot, and blameless.
Cross-reference
In 2 Peter 1:5-10, the same author lists virtues to pursue to make one's calling sure, providing the practical diligence needed to be without spot in 3:14.
Luke 12:43 praises the servant found doing his master's will at his return – strongly parallel to 2 Peter 3:14's call to be found without spot at Christ's coming.
1 John 3:3 says everyone who hopes in Christ purifies himself as he is pure, directly linking hope and purity – the same connection as being spotless in 2 Peter 3:14.
Hebrews 9:28 describes those eagerly waiting for Christ's second appearing for salvation, directly paralleling the waiting and being found spotless in 2 Peter 3:14.
1 Thessalonians 5:23 asks God to keep believers blameless at Christ's coming, and also mentions peace, directly linking to 'at peace' in this verse.
1 Thessalonians 3:13 prays for blameless hearts at Christ's coming, exactly matching the spotless condition urged here.
Philippians 3:20 calls Christians citizens of heaven awaiting a Savior, matching 2 Peter 3:14's call to diligent readiness for Christ's return.
1 Corinthians 1:8 promises God will sustain believers guiltless until the day of Christ – parallels the goal of being spotless in 2 Peter 3:14, though emphasizing divine enablement.
Philippians 1:10 directly parallels being pure and blameless for the day of Christ, the same eschatological goal.
1 Corinthians 15:58 echoes the call to be steadfast and abounding in the Lord's work, reinforcing the diligence needed while awaiting Christ's return.
1 Timothy 6:14 uses 'without spot, blameless' — the exact phrase Peter uses for being found at Christ's appearing.
In Luke 12:37, the master blesses servants found awake at his return — mirroring the call here to be found spotless when Christ comes.
Hebrews 13:14 reminds we seek the coming city — the same forward-looking hope as Peter's new heavens and earth.
Ephesians 1:4 says God chose us to be holy and blameless — the same spotlessness Peter urges as we wait for Christ.
In 1 Thessalonians 1:10, waiting for God's Son from heaven parallels Peter's call to eagerly await Christ's coming.
Colossians 1:22 says Christ reconciles to present us holy and blameless — the same goal of spotlessness Peter exhorts.
Ephesians 5:27 uses the same 'without spot or blemish' for the church presented to Christ — directly echoing Peter's call.
Philippians 2:15 exhorts being blameless and without blemish — the same spotlessness Peter commands as believers await the day.
Hebrews 10:25 highlights gathering as the Day approaches — the same urgency Peter uses to motivate diligence.
2 Timothy 2:19 calls to depart from iniquity — reinforcing the 'without spot' requirement Peter emphasizes.
Hebrews 6:11 urges diligence to full assurance of hope until the end — aligning with Peter's call to steadfast waiting.
Hebrews 12:15 warns against defilement and falling short — the vigilance Peter commands to be spotless.
In Luke 21:34, Jesus warns against worldly cares so the day doesn't surprise you — similar readiness for Christ's return.
Philippians 1:27 calls for a life worthy of the gospel, aligning with the spotless conduct urged here in light of Christ's return.