Acts 25:9 repeats the phrase 'willing to do the Jews a pleasure' as Festus tries to send Paul to Jerusalem—identical motive.

In Acts 24:27, Felix likewise leaves Paul bound to please the Jews—same political calculation to gain favor by persecuting an apostle.

Exodus 12:14-20 institutes the Feast of Unleavened Bread as a lasting ordinance, providing the background for the festival mentioned in Peter's arrest.

Exodus 13:3-7 commands annual observance of Unleavened Bread, linking the festival to Israel's exodus — the same context as Peter's imprisonment.

1 Thessalonians 2:4 shows Paul speaking to please God, not men—a direct contrast to Herod's people‑pleasing motivation.

Galatians 1:10 states Paul seeks to please God, not men—contrasting sharply with Herod who pleases Jews to keep power.

Leviticus 23:6-14 gives precise dates and offerings for Unleavened Bread, adding ritual detail to the festival time mentioned in Acts 12:3.

1 Corinthians 5:7 interprets the Passover as a type of Christ's sacrifice, giving theological depth to the festival backdrop of Acts 12:3.

Matthew 26:17 describes preparation for the same festival (Unleavened Bread/Passover), showing its continued observance in the NT era as in Acts 12:3.

1 Thessalonians 2:15 describes Jewish persecution of the apostles — here the Jews are pleased at Peter's arrest, showing ongoing opposition.

Exodus 12:15 specifies the seven‑day duration of Unleavened Bread and the removal of yeast, detailing the practice behind Acts 12:3's setting.

John 12:43 describes loving human praise more than God—Herod's desire to please Jews reflects this same misplaced priority.

Psalm 37:14 describes the wicked targeting the upright — here Herod's seizure of Peter mirrors that pattern of persecution against the righteous.

Numbers 28:16 sets the precise date for Passover (the start of Unleavened Bread), grounding the timing of Peter's arrest in Acts 12:3.

1 Corinthians 5:8 applies Unleavened Bread metaphorically to Christian sincerity, offering a moral extension of the festival context in Acts 12:3.

Exodus 34:18 reiterates the command to keep Unleavened Bread, confirming its observances as the festival time noted in Acts 12:3.

Exodus 23:15 lists Unleavened Bread as one of three pilgrimage festivals, showing its place in the religious calendar that Acts 12:3 references.