1 Samuel 10:11

And it came to pass, when all that knew him beforetime saw that, behold, he prophesied among the prophets, then the people said one to another, What is this that is come unto the son of Kish? Is Saul also among the prophets?

Cross-reference

1 Samuel 19:24 repeats the exact proverb 'Is Saul also among the prophets?' in a later event, reinforcing the theme of unexpected transformation.

Acts 9:21 Parallel

Acts 9:21 directly parallels the proverb: people ask about Saul (Paul) the persecutor now preaching, just as they asked about Saul the son of Kish prophesying.

Matthew 13:54 records astonishment at Jesus' wisdom: 'Where did this man get this?' — similar to 'Is Saul also among the prophets?'

Matthew 13:55 echoes the same astonished question about a familiar local figure now acting beyond expectations, mirroring the surprise over Saul's prophesying.

Acts 2:7 Parallel

Acts 2:7 records similar amazement that Galileans speak in tongues, paralleling the surprise that Saul prophesies despite his known background.

Acts 4:13 Parallel

Acts 4:13 shows astonishment that uneducated men speak boldly, similar to the surprise that Saul, not a prophet, prophesies.

John 9:8 Parallel

John 9:8 records similar astonishment: 'Is this not the man who used to beg?' — people recognize a transformed person.

Acts 3:10 Parallel

Acts 3:10 shows people recognizing the healed lame man, filled with wonder — same pattern of astonishment at transformation.