Acts 12:17
But he, beckoning unto them with the hand to hold their peace, declared unto them how the Lord had brought him out of the prison. And he said, Go shew these things unto James, and to the brethren. And he departed, and went into another place.
Cross-references
Acts 15:13 shows James speaking at the Jerusalem Council—the same James Peter instructed to tell in Acts 12:17, confirming his leadership role.
Acts 21:18 shows Paul visiting James in Jerusalem—this further identifies James as the key leader Peter reported to.
Acts 21:40 depicts Paul motioning to the crowd for silence before addressing them — identical gesture to Peter's here.
Acts 13:16 also shows someone (Paul) motioning with his hand to quiet the crowd before speaking — a parallel gesture.
Acts 19:33 describes Alexander motioning for silence to make a defense — same hand gesture as Peter here.
Psalm 66:16 invites listeners to hear what God has done—Peter does exactly that, recounting his deliverance from prison.
Psalm 102:20 speaks of God hearing prisoners' groans and releasing them; Peter's release from prison fulfills this theme.
Psalm 146:7 declares that the Lord sets prisoners free—this is exactly what happened to Peter, making it a direct thematic parallel.
Galatians 2:12 shows James's authority influencing Peter's behavior — the same James Peter was told to report to after his escape.
1 Corinthians 15:7 records a resurrection appearance to James—highlighting his prominence as the same James Peter sends a message to.
Galatians 1:19 identifies James as the Lord's brother and an apostle—the same James Peter tells the brothers to inform.
James 1:1 identifies the same James as author of the epistle — the leader Peter reports to after his prison escape.
Psalm 107:22 urges telling of God's deeds with joy—Peter does exactly that as he recounts his deliverance.
Galatians 2:9 names James as a pillar of the church alongside Peter—the same James Peter instructs to report to, showing his authority.