2 Thessalonians 2:14
Whereunto he called you by our gospel, to the obtaining of the glory of our Lord Jesus Christ.
Cross-reference
In 2 Thessalonians 1:11, Paul prays believers would be made worthy of this same calling, showing the practical outworking of God's call to glory.
Ephesians 1:18 expands on the calling: it is a hope with a glorious inheritance among the saints.
Revelation 22:3-5 describes reigning with God and seeing his face — the full experience of Christ's glory.
Revelation 21:23 depicts the glory of God and the Lamb illuminating the New Jerusalem — the glory we share.
Revelation 3:21 promises that overcomers will sit with Christ on his throne — the ultimate sharing of his glory.
1 Peter 5:10 also speaks of the God who called you to eternal glory in Christ — reinforcing the promise of restoration after suffering.
1 Peter 1:4 describes the inheritance as imperishable and kept in heaven — the glorious destiny we are called to.
2 Timothy 2:12 adds that sharing Christ's glory involves reigning with him, conditional on endurance.
1 Thessalonians 2:12 says God calls you into His kingdom and glory — using almost identical language for the same calling to glory.
1 Thessalonians 1:5 describes the gospel coming with power and the Holy Spirit—the same gospel that here calls believers to glory.
Romans 8:28-30 unfolds the golden chain of calling, predestination, and glorification — showing that the call to glory here fits God's eternal purpose.
Romans 8:17 says believers are heirs with Christ and will be glorified with Him—the same sharing of glory called for here.
John 14:3 promises believers will be with Christ where He is—the very glory they are called to share.
John 17:22 states Jesus gives His glory to believers—directly matching the call to share Christ's glory here.
John 17:24 desires believers to be with Christ and see His glory—the same glory they are called to share.
Isaiah 45:17 promises everlasting salvation without shame, directly echoing the call to share in Christ's glory.
Romans 3:23 contrasts humanity falling short of glory with being called to share in Christ's glory.
John 5:24 promises eternal life to those who hear and believe, directly aligning with the gospel call to share in glory.
In John 6:37, the Father gives people to Jesus—the same divine initiative behind the calling to glory here.
John 6:39 promises Jesus will raise those given by the Father—connecting to the final glory believers are called to share.
Hebrews 3:1 addresses those who share in the heavenly calling, directly paralleling the call to share in Christ's glory here.
2 Timothy 2:10 mentions enduring all for the elect to obtain salvation with eternal glory — the same goal as this calling.
2 Timothy 1:9 speaks of God's call to a holy life by his own purpose and grace — the same divine calling through the gospel.
1 Timothy 6:12 urges taking hold of eternal life to which you were called — directly echoing this calling to share in Christ's glory.
1 Thessalonians 5:9 confirms God's appointment to salvation rather than wrath, reinforcing the assurance behind the call to glory in 2 Thessalonians 2:14.
1 Thessalonians 4:7 states God's call to holiness, while 2 Thessalonians 2:14 calls to glory—two purposes of God's calling complement each other.
Acts 2:39 extends the promise to all whom God calls—directly echoing the calling through the gospel in 2 Thess 2:14.
Philippians 3:14 uses the same 'called' language to describe Paul's heavenly prize, directly parallel to the call to share in Christ's glory.
Romans 8:18 echoes the future glory believers will share, comparing present sufferings to that coming glory.
Acts 13:48 shows those appointed to eternal life believing—parallel to being called through the gospel to share in glory.
Romans 8:30 includes calling and glorification in the chain of salvation, directly paralleling the call to glory.
Romans 9:23 speaks of preparing objects of mercy for glory, directly echoing the call to share Christ's glory.
Romans 10:17 ties faith to hearing the gospel message, which is the means of the call in 2 Thessalonians 2:14.
Galatians 1:6 also speaks of God's calling, but warns against deserting it for a different gospel—contrasting the call to glory here with the danger of turning away.
In Galatians 1:15, Paul describes his own calling by God's grace, echoing the divine calling to glory in 2 Thessalonians 2:14 but specifying his apostolic vocation.
Ephesians 1:4 reveals God's eternal election before creation, which grounds the calling to glory in 2 Thessalonians 2:14—choice precedes call.
Philippians 1:6 assures that God who began the work will complete it, directly supporting the call to glory in 2 Thessalonians 2:14 as a secure promise.
Philippians 2:13 describes God working in believers to fulfill his purpose, aligning with the call to glory in 2 Thessalonians 2:14 as God's ongoing work.
Colossians 3:12 calls believers God's chosen, holy, and beloved—identity that corresponds to being called to glory in 2 Thessalonians 2:14.
2 Peter 1:3 echoes the same calling by God's glory and goodness, emphasizing that this call equips believers for godly living.
1 Corinthians 1:9 highlights the calling into fellowship with Christ—the context for obtaining His glory in this verse.
1 Peter 1:5 shows that those called are shielded by God's power until the final salvation is revealed.
2 Peter 1:10 urges believers to confirm their calling and election, building on the same calling mentioned here.
Joel 2:32 declares that everyone who calls on the Lord will be saved, connecting to the gospel call that leads to glory.
Deuteronomy 7:8 shows God's call based on his love and covenant faithfulness — the same love behind the gospel call.
Romans 1:1 speaks of Paul's apostolic calling—parallel in concept of divine calling, but to a different role.