2 Timothy 2:10

Therefore I endure all things for the elect’s sakes, that they may also obtain the salvation which is in Christ Jesus with eternal glory.

Cross-reference

In 2 Timothy 2:3, Paul commands Timothy to share in suffering as a soldier — the very endurance he models here.

In 2 Timothy 4:5, Paul commands endurance in suffering for the work of evangelism — the same sacrificial labor for others' salvation.

In 1 Peter 5:10, Peter says after suffering God calls to eternal glory in Christ — mirroring endurance for eternal glory here.

John 17:9 Parallel

In John 17:9, Jesus prays specifically for the elect — the same group Paul endures everything for here.

In 2 Thessalonians 2:14, Paul says God called believers to share in Christ's glory — the same goal of salvation with eternal glory.

John 17:24 Related theme

In John 17:24, Jesus desires the elect to see his glory — the same eternal glory Paul endures to secure for them.

Romans 2:7 Parallel

In Romans 2:7, Paul similarly connects patient endurance in doing good with the reward of eternal life — same pattern as salvation with eternal glory here.

Colossians 1:24 shows Paul rejoicing in sufferings for the church — the same motive of enduring for the elect.

Ephesians 3:13 similarly sees Paul's suffering as for the believers' glory — the same sacrificial pattern for the elect.

In 1 Corinthians 9:22, Paul becomes all things to save some — the same sacrificial strategy he uses for the elect.

In 2 Corinthians 1:6, Paul's distress directly serves others' salvation — mirroring his endurance here for the elect.

In 2 Corinthians 4:17, Paul says present troubles achieve an eternal glory — directly paralleling the 'eternal glory' obtained through endurance.

Ephesians 1:4 Historical context

In Ephesians 1:4, God chose the elect in Christ before creation — grounding the identity of those for whom Paul endures.

In Colossians 1:29, Paul toils and struggles with God's energy — directly paralleling his enduring all things here.

In 2 Corinthians 12:15, Paul gladly spends and is spent for souls — a close parallel to enduring all for the elect's salvation.

In 2 Corinthians 4:5, Paul proclaims Christ and serves others — directly echoing his enduring all for the elect here.

John 17:19 Parallel

John 17:19 has Jesus consecrating Himself for His disciples' sanctification—directly mirroring Paul's self-sacrifice for the elect's salvation.

Acts 9:16 Prophetic fulfillment

Acts 9:16 prophesies Paul's future suffering—the same endurance he now describes as for the elect's sake, fulfilling that call.

Romans 8:17 Parallel

Romans 8:17 links suffering with Christ to future glory—the same pattern of endurance leading to eternal glory Paul mentions for the elect.

In 1 Corinthians 9:23, Paul does all for the gospel to share its blessings — mirroring his enduring all for the elect's salvation.

Matthew 24:22 shows God shortening tribulation for the elect's sake — the same group Paul endures for to obtain salvation.

In Hebrews 2:10, Christ brings many sons to glory through suffering — a pattern Paul follows by enduring for the elect's salvation.

In 1 Timothy 4:10, Paul toils because God is the Savior of all who believe — the same hope that fuels his endurance for the elect.

Matthew 24:24 Related theme

Matthew 24:24 warns that false prophets may try to deceive the elect — highlighting why Paul's endurance for them is necessary.

Romans 9:23 Related theme

In Romans 9:23, Paul speaks of God preparing vessels of mercy for glory — echoing God's purpose for the elect to obtain eternal glory.

1 Peter 1:2 Parallel

In 1 Peter 1:2, the elect are chosen according to God's foreknowledge — echoing the elect for whom Paul endures in 2 Timothy 2:10.

In Hebrews 9:15, the called receive the promised eternal inheritance through Christ's death — the same inheritance the elect in 2 Timothy 2:10 obtain.

Titus 1:2 Related theme

In Titus 1:2, eternal life is promised by God — the same hope of eternal glory for which Paul endures in 2 Timothy 2:10.

Matthew 24:31 Related theme

Matthew 24:31 describes the final gathering of the elect — the eternal glory Paul's endurance aims to bring them.

Luke 22:57 Contrast

Luke 22:57 shows Peter denying Christ—a stark contrast to Paul's endurance for the elect, highlighting opposite responses under pressure.

In 1 Timothy 4:16, persistent teaching saves both Timothy and his hearers — echoing Paul's endurance so the elect may obtain salvation.

In 2 Corinthians 4:15, Paul's hardships benefit others and glorify God — the same rationale as enduring for the elect.

In Colossians 3:12, Paul addresses 'God's chosen ones' — the elect, showing how they should live in response to salvation.

Hebrews 5:9 Related theme

In Hebrews 5:9, Christ becomes the source of eternal salvation to all who obey — the same salvation the elect obtain in 2 Timothy 2:10.

1 Thessalonians 5:9 Related theme

In 1 Thessalonians 5:9, God appoints us to salvation — the same goal Paul endures for, though without the suffering context.

Colossians 1:27 Related theme

In Colossians 1:27, Paul calls Christ in you the hope of glory — the same glory that the elect obtain through salvation.