Acts 10:36

The word which God sent unto the children of Israel, preaching peace by Jesus Christ: (he is Lord of all:)

Cross-reference

Acts 2:36 Parallel

Acts 2:36 declares God made Jesus both Lord and Christ — reinforcing the same 'Lord of all' identity proclaimed in Acts 10:36.

Acts 2:39 Parallel

In Acts 2:39, the promise extends to 'all who are far off'—expanding the scope of peace to all nations, echoing 'Lord of all'.

Acts 3:25 Historical context

In Acts 3:25, the Abrahamic covenant promises blessing to 'all families of the earth'—revealing the OT basis for the universal message.

Acts 13:46 Parallel

In Acts 13:46, Paul turns to the Gentiles after Jewish rejection—fulfilling the universal lordship of Christ proclaimed here.

Acts 3:26 Parallel

In Acts 3:26, God raised up his servant and sent him 'to you first'—highlighting the priority to Israel in the peace message.

Acts 5:31 Parallel

Acts 5:31 shows Jesus exalted as Prince and Savior — a different aspect of his lordship, emphasizing salvation rather than universal authority.

Acts 9:17 Parallel

Acts 9:17 introduces 'the Lord Jesus' to Saul—the same Lord of all now preached to Cornelius in Acts 10:36.

Acts 11:19 Contrast

In Acts 11:19, the scattered believers spoke only to Jews—contrasting with the later universal scope of the message.

2 Corinthians 5:18-21 explains the peace as reconciliation with God through Christ — the message of peace that Acts 10:36 summarizes as good news.

John 3:35 Parallel

John 3:35 says the Father has given all things into the Son's hand—directly supporting His universal lordship.

John 5:23-29 teaches the Son has authority to judge and is to be honored as God—affirming He is Lord of all.

Romans 10:11-13 explicitly states the same Lord is Lord of all and that all who call on Him are saved—matching the universal lordship here.

Romans 14:9 Parallel

Romans 14:9 declares Christ is Lord of both dead and living—extending His lordship to all domains, as Peter says 'Lord of all'.

Revelation 19:16 repeats the title King of kings and Lord of lords, directly affirming Christ's supreme authority.

Ephesians 1:20-22 describes Christ seated above all rule with all things under His feet—directly supporting His universal lordship.

Ephesians 2:13-18 expands on Christ as our peace, bringing near those far off — the same peace for all that Acts 10:36 proclaims.

Philippians 2:11 proclaims every tongue confessing Jesus as Lord, directly echoing the universal lordship declared here.

Colossians 1:15-18 describes Christ as firstborn over creation and preeminent in all things, reinforcing His lordship over all.

Colossians 1:20 specifies that peace is made through Christ's blood, reconciling all things — the same peace through Jesus that Acts 10:36 announces.

Hebrews 1:2 Parallel

Hebrews 1:2 calls Christ appointed heir of all things, a direct parallel to 'Lord of all'.

Hebrews 13:20 explicitly calls Jesus 'our Lord' and God 'the God of peace' — directly echoing the peace and lordship in Acts 10:36.

1 Peter 3:22 states angels, authorities, and powers are subject to Christ at God's right hand, confirming His lordship.

Revelation 1:5 calls Jesus the ruler of the kings of the earth, a specific manifestation of being Lord of all.

Revelation 17:14 names Him Lord of lords and King of kings, the ultimate expression of the 'Lord of all' title.

Psalm 45:6 Allusion

Psalm 45:6 addresses the king as God, 'Thy throne, O God, is forever' — a messianic prophecy of Christ's eternal lordship, paralleling Acts 10:36.

Luke 24:47 Parallel

In Luke 24:47, repentance is proclaimed to all nations—directly parallel to the universal peace preaching here.

Psalm 72:7 Allusion

In Psalm 72:7, peace abounds under the king—a prophetic picture of the peace Christ brings as Lord.

Psalm 110:1 Allusion

Psalm 110:1 has the LORD say to 'my Lord, Sit at my right hand' — the key Old Testament proof text for Jesus' lordship, cited in Acts 10:36's context.

Isaiah 9:6 Prophetic fulfillment

Isaiah 9:6 foretells the Prince of Peace. Acts 10:36 identifies Jesus as that promised Prince, the one who brings peace as Lord of all.

Isaiah 45:21-25 declares God's universal sovereignty and every knee bowing—this OT lordship theme is embodied in Jesus as 'Lord of all'.

Isaiah 57:19 promises peace to those far and near — the same phrase later used for Christ's peace to Jews and Gentiles, echoing Acts 10:36.

Jeremiah 23:5 promises a righteous Davidic Branch who will reign—this Messianic prophecy identifies Jesus as the king who brings peace.

Jeremiah 23:6 names the Messiah 'The LORD our righteousness'—Jesus is that righteous king, the source of peace.

Daniel 7:13 Allusion

Daniel 7:13 shows the Son of Man coming to receive dominion—this prefigures Jesus' universal lordship proclaimed here.

Daniel 7:14 Allusion

Daniel 7:14 gives the Son of Man everlasting dominion over all nations—directly matches Jesus being 'Lord of all'.

In Matthew 10:6, Jesus limits the disciples to Israel's lost sheep—contrasting with the 'Lord of all' that includes Gentiles.

In Matthew 22:44-46, Jesus cites Psalm 110:1 to show David calls the Messiah 'Lord'—confirming the lordship of Christ over all.

In Matthew 28:18, Jesus declares all authority in heaven and on earth given to Him—reinforcing that He is Lord of all.

Luke 2:10-14 records angels announcing peace at Jesus' birth — the same good news of peace through Christ that Peter preaches in Acts 10:36.

Romans 5:1 Parallel

Romans 5:1 explains that peace with God comes through Jesus—the content of the 'good news of peace' in Acts 10:36.

Psalm 85:8 Parallel

Psalm 85:8 promises God will speak peace to his people — this directly parallels the good news of peace God sent through Jesus in Acts 10:36.

John 14:27 Parallel

John 14:27 records Jesus giving His peace—the very peace announced in Acts 10:36 as the gospel message.

Luke 2:14 Parallel

Luke 2:14 declares peace on earth through God's favor; Acts 10:36 proclaims that peace realized in Jesus Christ.

Isaiah 52:7 Prophetic fulfillment

Isaiah 52:7 foretells one who brings good news of peace and salvation — this prophecy is fulfilled in the message of Jesus proclaimed in Acts 10:36.

Luke 2:11 Parallel

Luke 2:11 announces Jesus as Savior and Lord; Acts 10:36 proclaims Him as Lord of all and the message of peace.

In Ephesians 2:17, Christ preached peace to both near and far, fulfilling the peace message.

In Ephesians 2:14, Christ himself is our peace, expanding on the 'good news of peace' announced here.

In 2 Corinthians 4:5, preaching Jesus Christ as Lord directly mirrors the proclamation of Jesus as Lord of all.

In 1 Corinthians 12:5, the same Lord is acknowledged over diverse services, echoing the 'Lord of all' from the main verse.

Romans 10:12 states the same Lord is 'Lord of all' over Jew and Gentile—directly mirroring Acts 10:36's declaration.

Nahum 1:15 Parallel

Nahum 1:15 similarly announces good news of peace — though from Nineveh's fall, the wording closely parallels the peace proclamation in Acts 10:36.

Zechariah 9:10 Prophetic fulfillment

Zechariah 9:10 prophesies a king who proclaims peace to all nations; Acts 10:36 announces Jesus as that universal Lord of peace.

Romans 10:15 quotes Isaiah on the beauty of those who bring good news—the very act Peter performs in Acts 10:36.

Luke 19:42 Parallel

In Luke 19:42, Jesus weeps over Jerusalem for missing the peace He brought—the same peace now proclaimed to Cornelius.

John 3:31 Parallel

John 3:31 declares Christ as 'above all', reinforcing the 'Lord of all' title in Acts 10:36.

1 Corinthians 1:2 addresses those who call on the name of our Lord Jesus Christ—the same Lord of all proclaimed in Acts 10:36.

Isaiah 32:15-17 links peace to the outpouring of the Spirit and righteousness. In Acts 10, the Spirit falls on Gentiles, bringing that same peace.

Psalm 85:10 Allusion

Psalm 85:10 personifies righteousness and peace kissing — showing peace as the fruit of God's covenant faithfulness, echoed in the peace through Christ.