Acts 11:15 records the Spirit falling on Cornelius' household, which Peter references as the 'same gift' in Acts 11:17.

Acts 10:47 records Peter's earlier question—'Can anyone withhold water?', directly setting up his defense in Acts 11:17 that God gave the same gift.

In Acts 15:8, this same testimony that God gave the Holy Spirit to Gentiles is cited at the Jerusalem Council, confirming Peter's defense.

Acts 15:9 explicitly states that God made no distinction between Jews and Gentiles, cleansing their hearts by faith—echoing Peter's logic.

In Acts 23:9, the Pharisees echo Peter's logic — if God is acting, don't resist it — reinforcing the principle of submitting to divine sovereignty.

In Acts 8:20, the gift of God cannot be bought — highlighting that the Spirit given to Gentiles is a free, sovereign gift.

Romans 11:34-36 declares God's ways unsearchable—underscoring Peter's realization that he cannot oppose God's decision to include Gentiles.

In Job 9:12-14, the rhetorical 'who can turn him back?' directly echoes Peter's 'who was I to stand in God's way?' – both affirm God's irresistible will.

In Job 33:13, Elihu asks why anyone contends against God – mirroring Peter's refusal to oppose God's clear action of giving the Spirit to Gentiles.

In Job 40:2, God challenges the faultfinder who contends with Him – the same posture Peter rejects when he refuses to argue with God's decision.

In Job 40:8, God asks if Job will condemn Him to be right – Peter similarly refuses to condemn God's choice to include Gentiles.

In Daniel 4:35, Nebuchadnezzar declares none can stay God's hand or question His actions – exactly the truth Peter submits to in Acts 11:17.

Romans 9:24 explicitly says God called not only Jews but also Gentiles—directly reinforcing Peter's point that Gentiles received the Spirit.

In Romans 9:20-26, Paul argues that no one can answer back to God – the same principle Peter uses when he yields to God's sovereign choice of Gentiles.

In 2 Chronicles 20:6, Jehoshaphat declares that none can withstand God's power – directly reinforcing Peter's rhetorical question about standing in God's way.

In Mark 7:28, a Gentile woman's humble faith secures blessing — mirroring how God now gives the Spirit to Gentiles without distinction.

In Hebrews 6:4, partaking of the Holy Spirit is a heavenly gift — the same gift Peter sees given to Gentiles.

In Genesis 24:50, Laban and Bethuel acknowledge God's direction and say they cannot speak against it – a narrative parallel to Peter's submission to God's will.

In Romans 14:4, Paul argues against judging another's servant — aligning with Peter's refusal to judge God's acceptance of Gentiles.