In 2 Timothy 1:16, Paul prays for mercy on Onesiphorus's household; here he prays for mercy on him personally.

In 2 Timothy 1:12, Paul expresses his own confidence in God's keeping power for 'that day' — same day he prays mercy for Onesiphorus.

2 Timothy 4:8 promises a crown 'on that day' — the same day of judgment and reward Paul mentions for Onesiphorus.

Psalm 130:3 emphasizes that no one can stand if God marks iniquities, highlighting why Onesiphorus needs mercy on judgment day.

Psalm 130:4 adds that with God is forgiveness, the basis for the mercy Paul prays for.

Matthew 25:34-40 shows Christ rewarding those who served him by serving his people, which applies to Onesiphorus's help to Paul.

1 Corinthians 3:13 describes 'the Day' as revealing works by fire — the same judgment day for which Paul prays mercy for Onesiphorus.

2 Thessalonians 1:10 depicts Christ's coming 'on that day' to be glorified — the very day Paul appeals to for Onesiphorus.

1 Corinthians 5:5 speaks of salvation on 'the day of the Lord' — the same day Paul hopes Onesiphorus will find mercy.

Romans 16:2 commends Phoebe as a benefactor, closely paralleling Paul's commendation of Onesiphorus's service.

Hebrews 6:10 assures that God does not overlook service to the saints — supporting Paul's prayer that Onesiphorus's service will be rewarded with mercy.

Ruth 2:12 is a blessing for reward, paralleling Paul's prayer for mercy on Onesiphorus for his service.

Romans 9:15-23 shows God's sovereign mercy is the basis for Paul's prayer — He has mercy on whom He wills.

Ephesians 2:4 reveals God's rich mercy as the foundation for salvation — the same mercy Paul desires for Onesiphorus on that day.

1 Thessalonians 2:19 speaks of believers as Paul's hope and crown at Christ's coming — parallel to the eschatological reward of mercy on that day.

Romans 3:24 grounds the mercy Paul prays for in God's gracious justification through Christ's redemption.

Matthew 20:26 teaches that greatness comes through service, echoing the service Onesiphorus rendered.

1 Corinthians 16:8 shows Paul stayed in Ephesus for an extended time, highlighting the context of Onesiphorus's ministry.

1 Timothy 1:3 has Paul urging Timothy to stay in Ephesus, the same city where Onesiphorus served Paul.

Acts 19:1 records Paul's first arrival in Ephesus, setting the scene for Onesiphorus's later service there.

Acts 18:19 records Paul's first brief visit to Ephesus, the city where Onesiphorus later served him.