Romans 15:5

Now the God of patience and consolation grant you to be likeminded one toward another according to Christ Jesus:

Cross-reference

Romans 15:3 Parallel

Romans 15:3 shows Christ not pleasing himself, providing the specific example for the mindset called for in 15:5.

In Romans 15:13, Paul uses the same prayer form — asking the 'God of hope' to fill believers with joy and peace, just as he prays to the 'God of perseverance' here for unity.

Romans 12:16 commands 'be of the same mind,' which is the exact like-mindedness Romans 15:5 prays God to grant.

1 Corinthians 1:10 urges believers to be 'perfectly joined together in the same mind,' directly aligning with the prayer for like-mindedness in Romans 15:5.

Philippians 4:2 directly pleads for Euodia and Syntyche to be of the same mind, a concrete application of the general call.

Philippians 2:5 explicitly commands 'have the same mindset as Christ Jesus,' nearly identical to the call in Romans 15:5.

Philippians 2:4 instructs not to look to own interests but others', directly embodying the selfless mindset of Christ.

Philippians 2:2 explicitly asks for being like-minded and one in spirit, directly paralleling the call for same attitude.

Philippians 1:27 calls for striving together as one for the gospel, echoing the same mind and unity theme.

2 Corinthians 13:11 similarly exhorts believers to be of one mind and live in peace, reinforcing the call for unity under God.

1 Peter 3:8 Parallel

1 Peter 3:8 explicitly commands be like-minded, sympathetic, and humble, reinforcing the same attitude.

2 Corinthians 1:3 calls God the 'Father of mercies and God of all comfort,' directly paralleling the title 'God of patience and comfort' in Romans 15:5.

Acts 4:32 Parallel

Acts 4:32 describes believers being 'of one heart and one soul,' a realized unity that Romans 15:5 prays for.

Hebrews 10:36 Related theme

In Hebrews 10:36, perseverance is needed to receive God's promise — echoes the endurance God gives in Romans.

John 17:11 Parallel

In John 17:11, Jesus prays for unity among believers. Paul's prayer for same attitude echoes that desire for oneness.

John 13:15 Parallel

In John 13:15, Jesus sets the example of humble service. Paul prays for the same attitude — this verse shows that attitude in action.

In Revelation 2:3, the church is commended for enduring — illustrates the endurance God gives in Romans.

Exodus 34:6 Allusion

In Exodus 34:6, God reveals Himself as compassionate, gracious, and slow to anger — the same divine character behind the title 'God who gives perseverance and encouragement' here.

2 Corinthians 7:6 describes God comforting the downcast via Titus, illustrating the comfort Romans 15:5 prays for.

In 1 Peter 3:20, God's patience waited during Noah's day — the same patient character of the God who gives perseverance and encouragement here.

2 Peter 3:15 highlights God's longsuffering for salvation, echoing the same patience that Romans 15:5 attributes to God as the source of unity.

2 Corinthians 1:4 explains that God comforts us so we can comfort others, expanding the comfort theme from Romans 15:5's prayer for comfort.

Jeremiah 32:39 promises God will give 'one heart and one way,' reflecting the divine gift of unity Romans 15:5 prays for.

Ephesians 5:2 urges walking in love as Christ loved, a parallel call to imitate Christ's self-giving attitude.

Ezekiel 11:19 promises a 'new spirit' and 'one heart,' echoing the prayer for like-mindedness in Romans 15:5.

In 1 Peter 5:10, God restores and makes strong after suffering — parallels the God of endurance and encouragement.

2 Chronicles 30:12 shows God giving Judah 'singleness of heart' for obedience, similar to Romans 15:5 asking God for like-mindedness.