Titus 1:2
In hope of eternal life, which God, that cannot lie, promised before the world began;
Cross-reference
Titus 3:7 uses the exact phrase 'hope of eternal life,' reinforcing Titus 1:2's statement that God promised eternal life.
Titus 2:13 calls Jesus our 'blessed hope,' directly connecting to Titus 1:2's 'hope of eternal life'—same letter, same theme.
John 3:15 declares that whoever believes in Jesus has eternal life, directly tying faith to the promise in Titus 1:2.
Numbers 23:19 declares God does not lie and keeps His word, directly supporting the statement in Titus 1:2 that God promised without lying.
John 3:16 famously links God's love and the gift of His Son to eternal life, grounding the promise in Titus 1:2 in the cross.
In John 10:28, Jesus gives eternal life with security, directly fulfilling the hope of eternal life God promised in Titus 1:2.
In John 17:2, Jesus receives authority to grant eternal life, aligning with God's promise of eternal life in Titus 1:2.
Romans 6:23 contrasts death as sin's wages with eternal life as God's free gift, directly relating to the hope in Titus 1:2.
Romans 16:25 echoes the same timeframe: God's eternal purpose kept secret for long ages, matching the promise before the ages in Titus.
2 Timothy 1:1 mentions 'the promise of the life that is in Christ Jesus'—directly parallel to God's promise of eternal life in this verse.
2 Timothy 1:9 echoes 'before the ages began'—God's saving purpose and grace given in Christ before time, reflecting the same eternal plan.
Hebrews 6:17 emphasizes God's unchangeable purpose confirmed by oath—directly reinforces the certainty of His eternal promise.
Hebrews 6:18 states it is impossible for God to lie—identical truth to God's truthful promise here, strengthening assurance.
1 Peter 1:3 describes being born again to a living hope through resurrection—parallel to the hope of eternal life promised by God.
1 John 2:25 explicitly calls eternal life the promise God made to believers, directly echoing the same promise mentioned in Titus 1:2.
1 John 5:11-13 testifies that God gave eternal life in His Son, providing assurance of the promise mentioned in Titus 1:2.
1 John 5:20 identifies Jesus Christ as eternal life itself, fulfilling God's promise of eternal life in Titus 1:2.
1 Samuel 15:29 affirms that God does not lie or change, reinforcing the truthfulness of God's promise of eternal life in Titus 1:2.
Lamentations 3:23 celebrates God's great faithfulness — the same attribute that guarantees the promise of eternal life here.
Psalm 89:35 explicitly states God will not lie — direct parallel to 'God who never lies' in Titus 1:2.
2 Timothy 2:13 says God remains faithful and cannot deny Himself, just as He cannot lie—both stress His unchanging nature.
In 1 Corinthians 1:9, God is faithful in calling believers—reinforcing the truthfulness of His promise in Titus 1:2.
Nehemiah 9:8 declares God kept his promise because he is righteous — echoes God who never lies fulfilling his promise.
Psalm 146:6 affirms God as Creator who keeps faith forever — reinforcing the trustworthiness of His promise of eternal life here.
2 Samuel 7:28 affirms God's words are true and his promise — directly parallels the 'God who never lies' who promised eternal life.
Hebrews 9:15 mentions the promised eternal inheritance, directly paralleling the hope of eternal life God promised.
In Romans 3:4, Paul declares 'Let God be true though every man a liar'—directly supporting Titus 1:2's 'God who never lies'.
Hebrews 10:23 urges holding fast hope because He who promised is faithful, echoing God's faithfulness in His promise.
Matthew 24:35 states Jesus' words will never pass away — reinforcing the certainty of God's promise that underlies the hope here.
1 John 1:2 also speaks of eternal life with the Father then made manifest — directly mirrors the promise before ages manifested in time.
In John 3:33, receiving Christ's testimony affirms that God is true—directly echoing Titus 1:2's 'God who never lies'.
Joshua 21:45 declares that all God's good promises came to pass—fulfilling the truthfulness of God's promise referenced in Titus.
Deuteronomy 7:9 calls God faithful, keeping covenant—directly supporting Titus' declaration that God never lies.
Genesis 21:1 shows God fulfilling His promise to Sarah—demonstrating God's truthfulness that Titus 1:2 declares.
Mark 13:31 affirms that Jesus' words are eternal — underscoring the unchangeable nature of God's promise mentioned here.
1 Thessalonians 5:24 declares God faithful to do what He promises, reinforcing the reliability of His promise of eternal life.
In Luke 1:20, Zechariah's doubt is punished—contrasting with Titus 1:2's claim that God never lies and always fulfills His promises.
Matthew 25:46 contrasts eternal life with eternal punishment, placing Titus 1:2's promise within the final judgment scene.
In Ephesians 1:4, God chose us before the world's foundation—parallel to the promise made before time in Titus 1:2.
In John 14:2, Jesus promises a place in the Father's house—fulfilling the hope of eternal life promised in Titus 1:2.
In Romans 1:2, God's promise was announced through prophets—showing the historical proclamation of the eternal promise in Titus 1:2.
Colossians 1:27 calls Christ 'the hope of glory'—parallel to the hope of eternal life, both grounded in God's promise.
Jude 1:21 urges waiting for mercy that leads to eternal life, reinforcing the same hope Titus 1:2 calls the promised eternal life.
Mark 10:17 records a question about how to inherit eternal life, addressing the same goal that Titus 1:2 says God promised.
1 John 3:3 links the hope of eternal life to present purification, showing how Titus 1:2's hope produces moral change.
In John 7:28, Jesus declares the Father is true—reinforcing the truthfulness of God stated in Titus 1:2.
1 Peter 3:15 calls believers to defend the hope within them, the same hope of eternal life that God promised.
1 Peter 1:20 says Christ was foreknown before the foundation of the world—the same 'before the ages' context as God's promise in Titus.
Romans 5:21 shows eternal life reigning through grace and righteousness, connecting to the promised eternal life in Titus 1:2.
In Romans 16:26, the eternal mystery is now disclosed—connecting to the promise made before time in Titus 1:2.
Psalm 33:4 states God's word is upright and work faithful — consistent with the trustworthy God who promised eternal life.
In Ephesians 3:9, the mystery hidden for ages echoes God's promise before time began—both reveal His eternal plan.
1 Timothy 6:12 exhorts to take hold of eternal life, the same hope God promised in Titus 1:2, now actively pursued.
Mark 10:30 promises eternal life in the age to come to those who follow Christ, matching the hope of Titus 1:2.
Ephesians 4:4 speaks of the one hope believers are called to, matching the hope of eternal life promised by God.
Ecclesiastes 3:14 declares God's works endure forever — echoing the eternal nature of His promise referred to here.
Psalm 89:1 sings of God's faithfulness forever — resonates with the promise of eternal life from the faithful God.
Psalm 92:15 declares there is no unrighteousness in the Lord — consistent with the God who never lies.
1 Timothy 6:19 encourages storing treasure for the future to take hold of true life, echoing the eternal life promised in Titus 1:2.
2 Thessalonians 2:16 mentions 'good hope' and eternal comfort, connecting to the hope of eternal life God promised.