2 Thessalonians 3:2
And that we may be delivered from unreasonable and wicked men: for all men have not faith.
Cross-reference
In Acts 13:45, Jewish opponents revile Paul and contradict his message — a concrete example of the wicked men from whom he prays for deliverance.
Acts 14:2 shows Jews who 'refused to believe' stirring up opposition — directly illustrating the 'not all have faith' reason.
Romans 10:16 echoes the same reality — not all accepted the gospel — explaining the source of opposition.
Romans 15:31 shows Paul similarly asking prayer for deliverance from unbelievers—a parallel prayer request.
In 2 Corinthians 1:8-10, Paul testifies that God delivered him from deadly peril in Asia — the same God he trusts to deliver him from wicked men here.
2 Corinthians 4:4 reveals Satan blinds unbelievers — the deeper cause of 'not all have faith'.
In 2 Timothy 4:17, Paul says the Lord rescued him from the lion's mouth — a concrete answer to the prayer for deliverance from wicked men here.
Psalm 97:10 promises God delivers the faithful from the wicked — the confidence behind Paul's prayer.
Acts 13:50 provides a concrete example of the wicked men Paul asks to be delivered from — Jewish incitement leading to persecution.
Acts 17:5 describes jealous Jews recruiting 'wicked men' to attack Paul — a specific instance of the evil men.
In 1 Thessalonians 2:18, Paul says Satan hindered his plans — the same spiritual opposition behind the wicked men from whom he prays for deliverance.
Colossians 4:3 shows Paul also asking prayer for his mission — both requests reveal his reliance on intercession for deliverance and opportunity.