Acts 11:18

When they heard these things, they held their peace, and glorified God, saying, Then hath God also to the Gentiles granted repentance unto life.

Cross-references

Acts 11:1 Historical context

Acts 11:1 introduces the news that Gentiles received the word, leading directly to the acceptance in Acts 11:18.

In Acts 26:17-20, Paul is sent to open Gentile eyes to repentance — directly parallel to the apostolic witness that Gentiles receive repentance.

Acts 22:22 Contrast

Acts 22:22 shows the Jewish crowd rejecting Paul for preaching to Gentiles — opposite reaction to the acceptance in Acts 11:18.

Acts 22:21 Historical context

Acts 22:21 recounts Paul's commission to go to Gentiles — the very mission that led to the repentance granted in Acts 11:18.

Acts 20:21 Parallel

In Acts 20:21, Paul testifies repentance toward God for both Jews and Greeks — confirming the twofold audience implied in Acts 11:18.

Acts 14:27 Related theme

Acts 14:27 summarizes the Gentile mission as God opening a door of faith — reinforcing the same truth.

Acts 13:47 Related theme

Acts 13:47 quotes the OT commission to be a light to Gentiles — the theological basis for the mission accepted here.

Acts 26:20 Parallel

In Acts 26:20, Paul recounts preaching repentance to Gentiles — the very response God granted here.

Acts 17:30 Parallel

Acts 17:30 declares God commands all people everywhere to repent — the same universal call seen in this Gentile repentance.

Acts 15:23 Historical context

Acts 15:23 is the Jerusalem council's letter to Gentile believers — formalizing the inclusion first acknowledged here.

Acts 28:28 Parallel

Acts 28:28 states God's salvation has been sent to the Gentiles — the same salvation offered through the repentance granted here.

Acts 3:19 Parallel

In Acts 3:19, Peter calls Jews to repent for sins blotted out — same call to repentance, now extended to Gentiles here.

Acts 15:3 Parallel

Acts 15:3 continues the narrative of Gentile inclusion as Paul and Barnabas report conversions, bringing joy to the church.

Acts 13:48 Parallel

Acts 13:48 shows Gentiles rejoicing and believing — the fruit of the repentance granted in Acts 11:18.

Acts 5:31 Parallel

In Acts 5:31, Jesus is exalted to give repentance to Israel — here the same gift is granted to Gentiles, expanding the scope.

Acts 3:26 Parallel

In Acts 3:26, God sent Jesus to turn each from wickedness — a blessing for Israel, now given to Gentiles in this verse.

James 1:17 Related theme

James 1:17 says every good gift comes from God — repentance is a gift granted by God, as Acts 11:18 confirms.

Romans 3:29 Related theme

Romans 3:29 argues God is God of Gentiles too — directly supporting the inclusion of Gentiles in salvation seen here.

Romans 3:30 Parallel

Romans 3:30 says God justifies both circumcised and uncircumcised by faith — echoing the granting of repentance to Gentiles.

Romans 9:30 Parallel

Romans 9:30 notes Gentiles attained righteousness by faith — the same 'repentance unto life' granted in Acts 11:18.

Romans 10:12 states no difference between Jew and Greek — reinforcing the equal access to repentance granted to Gentiles.

Romans 10:13 promises salvation to whoever calls on the Lord — the universal offer behind the Gentiles' repentance.

Romans 15:9-16 expands on Christ's ministry to Gentiles, quoting OT prophecies — the theological basis for the event in Acts 11:18.

Romans 15:16 describes Paul's priestly service offering Gentiles to God, sanctified by the Spirit — the same Gentile inclusion Acts 11:18 records.

2 Corinthians 7:10 distinguishes godly sorrow that leads to repentance and salvation — the same 'repentance unto life' granted to Gentiles here.

Galatians 3:26 declares all believers are children of God through faith — the status Gentiles received when granted repentance.

Galatians 3:27 says believers are baptized into Christ — the unity that includes Gentiles, consistent with their repentance.

In Ephesians 2:11-18, Paul explains how Christ tore down the dividing wall, making Gentiles fellow citizens — directly supporting the revelation here that God grants them repentance.

In Ephesians 3:5-8, Paul calls the inclusion of Gentiles a mystery now revealed — echoing the same divine unveiling of Gentile repentance in Acts 11:18.

2 Timothy 2:25 speaks of God granting repentance leading to knowledge of truth — identical concept of repentance as a divine gift.

In Ezekiel 36:26, God promises a new heart and spirit — the divine enablement behind the repentance granted to Gentiles here.

Luke 24:47 Prophetic fulfillment

Luke 24:47 records Jesus commissioning repentance to all nations — a prophecy fulfilled as Gentiles now repent.

1 Thessalonians 2:16 describes opposition to preaching to Gentiles — contrasting with the Jerusalem church's joyful acceptance here.

Luke 14:23 Prophetic fulfillment

Luke 14:23 commands bringing outsiders in; Acts 11:18 fulfills that as God compels Gentiles to repent.

Matthew 12:18 Prophetic fulfillment

Matthew 12:18 quotes Isaiah about the Servant bringing justice to the nations; Acts 11:18 shows that justice includes granting repentance to Gentiles.

Matthew 8:11 Prophetic fulfillment

Matthew 8:11 prophesies Gentiles from east and west joining the kingdom; Acts 11:18 shows this beginning.

Isaiah 11:10 Prophetic fulfillment

Isaiah 11:10 prophecies the nations rallying to the Root of Jesse — Acts 11:18 shows this fulfilled as Gentiles receive repentance.

Romans 2:9 Contrast

Romans 2:9 warns of judgment for both Jew and Gentile — contrasting the life granted to repentant Gentiles here.

Isaiah 42:1 Prophetic fulfillment

Isaiah 42:1 foretells the Servant bringing justice to the nations — Acts 11:18 demonstrates this as Gentiles are granted repentance.

Matthew 3:2 Parallel

Matthew 3:2 calls for repentance — the same repentance God now grants to Gentiles in Acts 11:18.

Matthew 4:17 records Jesus' call to repentance; Acts 11:18 confirms this repentance is now for Gentiles also.

Matthew 9:13 says Jesus came to call sinners; Acts 11:18 reveals that includes Gentile sinners receiving repentance.

Mark 7:28 Allusion

Mark 7:28 features a Gentile woman's faith — a foretaste of the Gentile inclusion confirmed in Acts 11:18.

Mark 6:12 Parallel

Mark 6:12 describes disciples preaching repentance; Acts 11:18 shows that message now reaches even the Gentiles.

In Colossians 1:6, the gospel bears fruit and increases globally — echoing the spread of repentance to the Gentiles acknowledged here.

Luke 15:10 Parallel

Luke 15:23 celebrates the lost son found; Acts 11:18 celebrates lost Gentiles now found through repentance.

Hebrews 6:1 Parallel

Hebrews 6:1 mentions repentance from dead works as a foundational teaching — the same repentance that is here granted to Gentiles.

1 Timothy 1:15 Related theme

1 Timothy 1:15 declares Christ came to save sinners — a broader affirmation that includes the Gentile repentance granted here.

In Leviticus 10:20, Moses is content with Aaron's explanation — mirroring the apostles' satisfaction with God's work among Gentiles.

Luke 18:43 Related theme

In Luke 18:43, the healed blind man praises God — here the Jerusalem believers also praise God for granting Gentiles repentance.