2 Timothy 4:1

I charge thee therefore before God, and the Lord Jesus Christ, who shall judge the quick and the dead at his appearing and his kingdom;

Cross-reference

2 Timothy 4:8 mentions the crown of righteousness awarded on that day to those who love Christ's appearing, directly linking to verse 1.

In 2 Timothy 2:14, Timothy is to 'charge' others before the Lord—the same solemn duty Paul exercises here before God and Christ.

1 Thessalonians 4:16 describes the Lord's descent and the resurrection of the dead in Christ, connecting to the appearing and judgment of the dead.

Revelation 20:11-15 describes the great white throne judgment, expanding on the judgment of the dead mentioned in 2 Timothy 4:1.

In Revelation 1:7, Christ comes with clouds for all to see — the same appearing Paul references.

1 John 2:28 Parallel

In 1 John 2:28, Christ's appearing brings confidence or shame — the same judgment basis Paul charges by.

1 Peter 5:4 Parallel

In 1 Peter 5:4, the chief Shepherd's appearing brings a crown of glory — the same appearing Paul solemnly invokes.

1 Peter 4:5 Parallel

1 Peter 4:5 echoes the phrase 'judge the living and the dead', reinforcing the accountability of all before Christ.

1 Peter 1:7 Parallel

In 1 Peter 1:7, faith is tested at Christ's revelation — the same appearing that Paul calls as witness.

In Hebrews 9:28, Christ's second appearing is for salvation to those awaiting Him — complementing the judgment emphasis here.

Hebrews 9:27 states that after death comes judgment, grounding the judgment of the dead in 2 Timothy 4:1 in universal human experience.

Titus 2:13 Parallel

Titus 2:13 calls Christ's appearing our blessed hope, reinforcing the eager expectation of His coming and kingdom.

1 Timothy 6:14 urges faithful witness until the appearing of Christ, directly echoing the 'appearing' in 2 Timothy 4:1.

In 1 Timothy 6:13, Paul charges Timothy before God and Christ who witnessed—adding weight to the same solemn appeal.

In 1 Timothy 5:21, Paul gives a similar charge before God, Christ, and angels—reinforcing the solemnity of such commands.

2 Thessalonians 1:7-10 depicts Christ's coming in judgment with angels, paralleling the judgment and appearing in 2 Timothy 4:1.

In Matthew 16:27, Jesus speaks of His coming in glory to reward each by works—directly corresponding to the judgment Paul references.

In Matthew 25:31-46, Jesus describes the Son of Man judging the nations — the same final judgment scene Paul charges Timothy to preach.

Luke 19:15 Parallel

In Luke 19:15, the returning nobleman calls servants to account — the judgment Paul ties to Christ's coming.

Colossians 3:4 promises believers will appear with Christ when He appears, adding the theme of glorification at His coming.

In John 5:22-27, Jesus declares the Father has given him authority to execute judgment — the theological basis for Christ being the judge.

In 1 Corinthians 4:5, Paul urges not to judge prematurely, for the Lord will bring hidden things to light at his coming — directly echoes the appearing and judgment.

In Romans 14:9-11, Paul quotes Isaiah that every knee will bow to Christ as Lord — connecting his lordship over dead and living to judgment.

Romans 2:16 Parallel

In Romans 2:16, Paul says God judges secrets through Jesus Christ — the same gospel of judgment through Christ that motivates Paul's charge.

Acts 10:42 Parallel

In Acts 10:42, Peter explicitly says Jesus is the one appointed to judge the living and the dead — nearly identical phrasing to 2 Timothy 4:1.

Acts 17:31 Parallel

In Acts 17:31, Paul proclaims God will judge the world by the man Jesus — reinforcing the same truth of Christ's appointed judgment.

In Colossians 4:17, Paul charges Archippus to fulfill his ministry — directly parallel to the charge to Timothy here.

In 1 Thessalonians 5:27, Paul puts them under oath before the Lord — the same solemn formula of a charge with a divine witness.

1 Timothy 1:18 is Paul's earlier charge to Timothy, using similar entrusting language, reinforcing Timothy's commission.

In 2 Corinthians 5:9, Paul's goal is to please Christ, grounded in the coming judgment — a practical outworking of the same charge.

In 1 Thessalonians 1:10, believers wait for Jesus from heaven — the same appearing that motivates the charge here.

Acts 24:25 Related theme

In Acts 24:25, Paul preaches about the judgment to come — the same future judgment that grounds the charge here.

2 Thessalonians 2:1 Related theme

In 2 Thessalonians 2:1, Paul discusses the coming of Christ — the same event that underlies the charge here.

1 Thessalonians 4:15 speaks about the coming of the Lord and the order of resurrection, relating to the appearing and judgment of the living and dead.

In 1 Thessalonians 2:19, Paul refers to Christ's coming as his joy — same parousia that grounds the charge here.

Luke 23:42 Parallel

In Luke 23:42, the thief asks to be remembered in Christ's kingdom — the same kingdom Paul invokes.

Psalm 96:13 Allusion

In Psalm 96:13, the Lord comes to judge the earth—prefiguring Christ's judgment at His appearing.

Luke 19:12 Parallel

In Luke 19:12, a nobleman goes to receive a kingdom and return — mirroring Christ's appearing and kingdom Paul mentions.

In 2 Peter 1:11, entrance into the eternal kingdom is promised — the kingdom Paul mentions as foundation for his charge.

Psalm 98:9 Allusion

In Psalm 98:9, the LORD comes to judge the world—mirroring the judgment Christ will bring at His appearing.