2 Timothy 2:12
If we suffer, we shall also reign with him: if we deny him, he also will deny us:
Cross-reference
2 Timothy 1:8 calls to share in suffering for the gospel, which is the path to reigning in 2 Timothy 2:12.
Matthew 10:33 is the same warning—denying Christ leads to being denied before the Father—directly reinforcing the consequence.
Matthew 19:28 promises the disciples they will sit on thrones judging Israel, directly reinforcing the promise of reigning with Christ in 2 Timothy 2:12.
Revelation 20:6 describes the blessed reign of those in the first resurrection—echoing the reign promised to those who endure.
Revelation 20:4 depicts those who endured martyrdom reigning with Christ—a direct fulfillment of the 'if we endure, we will reign' promise.
Acts 14:22 states we must enter the kingdom through tribulation, directly echoing the condition of suffering before reigning in 2 Timothy 2:12.
Revelation 3:8 praises those who have kept Christ's word and not denied his name — illustrating the endurance that leads to reigning.
In Mark 8:38, Jesus says he will be ashamed of those ashamed of him — matching the 'deny us' principle here.
Revelation 2:13 commends the church for not denying faith despite persecution — an example of the endurance promised here.
Revelation 1:9 unites tribulation, kingdom, and patient endurance—the same triad as 2 Timothy 2:12’s 'endure and reign'.
Luke 9:26 repeats Jesus' warning that he will be ashamed of those ashamed of him — a direct parallel to being denied.
Romans 8:17 promises heirs will be glorified with Christ if they suffer with Him, exactly paralleling the 'suffer then reign' promise in 2 Timothy 2:12.
Luke 12:9 explicitly states that denying Jesus leads to being denied before angels — mirroring the 'if we deny him, he will also deny us'.
1 Peter 4:13-16 connects suffering for Christ to rejoicing at his revelation, echoing the 'endure and reign' promise.
2 Thessalonians 1:5 links suffering to being considered worthy of God's kingdom, directly paralleling enduring to reign.
2 Corinthians 13:4 shows Christ's weakness leading to life by God's power, mirroring the pattern of enduring to reign.
Philippians 3:10 connects sharing Christ's sufferings to knowing his resurrection power, echoing the endurance-to-reign promise.
Revelation 22:5 describes the faithful reigning forever, fulfilling the promise of reigning with Christ.
2 Thessalonians 1:7 promises relief to the afflicted at Christ's revelation, the same vindication as reigning with him.
2 Thessalonians 2:14 says we are called to obtain Christ's glory, the same goal as reigning with him after endurance.
2 Peter 2:1 warns of false teachers who deny the Master—parallel to the warning that denial leads to being denied.
Revelation 3:21 promises the overcomer will sit on Christ's throne, a direct parallel to reigning with him after enduring.
Daniel 7:18 directly promises that holy ones will receive the kingdom—the same reign promised here to those who endure.
Luke 12:8 promises that those who acknowledge Christ will be acknowledged by him — the positive counterpart to the warning here about denying him.
Matthew 5:10 promises the kingdom to the persecuted—the same reward for endurance that is linked to reigning here.
Matthew 20:23 speaks of drinking Christ’s cup (suffering) leading to positions of honor—mirroring the endurance-then-reign pattern here.
Matthew 25:21 promises authority over much to the faithful servant—the same reward of reigning after faithful endurance here.
Matthew 25:34 promises inheritance of the kingdom to the righteous—the same reign that awaits those who endure here.
Mark 14:68 shows Peter denying Jesus — a concrete example of the denial warned about here: denying Christ leads to being denied.
1 Corinthians 4:8 ironically mocks those who think they already reign — contrasting with the genuine reigning here that comes after endurance.
Matthew 26:75 shows Peter weeping after denying Jesus — a concrete example of the denial warned about here.
Revelation 5:10 promises the redeemed will reign on earth—the same reign 2 Timothy 2:12 conditions on enduring.
Romans 6:8 says that if we died with Christ, we will also live with him — a parallel to the sequence of enduring then reigning with Christ.
2 Thessalonians 1:4-8 expands on the promise that those who endure persecution will be granted relief at Christ’s coming, while their oppressors face judgment.
John 14:3 promises that Jesus will take believers to be with him — a parallel to the hope of reigning with him after enduring.
Luke 22:29 speaks of Jesus conferring a kingdom on his followers — a parallel to the promise of reigning with him here.
2 Corinthians 1:7 states that sharing in sufferings leads to sharing in comfort — a parallel to the promise that enduring leads to reigning.
Luke 6:23 promises reward in heaven for enduring persecution — echoing the promise that those who endure will reign with Christ.
Acts 20:23 shows Paul facing prison and hardships for Christ — a concrete example of the endurance that leads to reigning with him.
Romans 5:17 promises that believers will reign in life through Christ — a parallel to the promise of reigning with him here.