2 Timothy 2:13

If we believe not, yet he abideth faithful: he cannot deny himself.

Cross-reference

Numbers 23:19 declares God is not a man that He should lie — His faithfulness is unchanging, just as here.

Romans 3:3 Parallel

Romans 3:3 directly asks whether human unfaithfulness nullifies God's faithfulness — exactly the same logic as here.

Romans 9:6 Parallel

Romans 9:6 asserts God's word has not failed despite Israel's unfaithfulness — parallel to God's faithfulness here.

2 Thessalonians 3:3 directly states 'The Lord is faithful' — reinforcing the same truth that God remains faithful.

Titus 1:2 Parallel

Titus 1:2 says God never lies and promised eternal life — His faithfulness connects to His promise-keeping nature.

Hebrews 6:18 highlights God's unchangeable purpose — a strong anchor for hope, reflecting His faithfulness here.

1 Samuel 15:29 Related theme

1 Samuel 15:29 declares God does not lie or repent — directly echoing 'he cannot deny himself' and his unchanging faithfulness.

Mark 8:38 Contrast

Mark 8:38 says Christ will deny those ashamed of him — a contrast to this verse where he remains faithful even when we are faithless.

Mark 14:68 Contrast

In Mark 14:68, Peter denies Jesus—a vivid example of human faithlessness that underscores God's unwavering faithfulness in 2 Timothy 2:13.

Luke 1:20 Parallel

Luke 1:20 shows Zechariah's unbelief leading to silence, yet God's word still fulfilled—parallel to God remaining faithful when we are faithless.

2 Peter 2:1 Contrast

In 2 Peter 2:1, false teachers deny the Master—a specific instance of faithlessness that contrasts with God's unchanging faithfulness.

Deuteronomy 7:9 Related theme

In Deuteronomy 7:9, God is called 'the faithful God' who keeps covenant — reinforcing the same attribute affirmed here: he remains faithful.

1 Thessalonians 5:24 affirms the faithfulness of the One who calls — a parallel to God's faithful character despite our faithlessness.