Acts 13:16

Then Paul stood up, and beckoning with his hand said, Men of Israel, and ye that fear God, give audience.

Cross-reference

Acts 13:26 Historical context

In Acts 13:26, Paul repeats his address to 'men of Israel and you who fear God' as a continuation of his sermon begun in verse 16.

Acts 13:46 Contrast

In Acts 13:46, Paul declares turning to the Gentiles after Jewish rejection, contrasting with his inclusive address to both Jews and God-fearers in verse 16.

Acts 2:14 Parallel

Acts 2:14 shows Peter standing and addressing the crowd — both apostles stand to preach, addressing Israel with a similar gesture.

Acts 10:35 Parallel

Acts 10:35 states God accepts those who fear Him — Peter's revelation that God-fearers are accepted, paralleling Paul's address to them.

Acts 21:40 Parallel

In Acts 21:40, Paul again motions with his hand before addressing a crowd, repeating the same gesture he uses here.

Acts 2:22 Parallel

In Acts 2:22, Peter opens his Pentecost speech with 'Men of Israel', the same address Paul uses here for the Jewish portion of his audience.

Acts 3:12 Parallel

In Acts 3:12, Peter addresses 'Men of Israel' after healing the lame man, similar to Paul's opening address in this verse.

Acts 17:17 Parallel

Acts 17:17 shows Paul reasoning in the synagogue with Jews and devout persons — the same mixed audience he addresses in Acts 13:16.

Acts 12:17 Parallel

In Acts 12:17, Peter uses the same gesture of motioning with his hand to command silence, paralleling Paul's opening gesture here.

Acts 19:33 Parallel

In Acts 19:33, Alexander also motions with his hand to address a crowd, echoing the same gesture Paul uses.

Acts 22:1 Contrast

Acts 22:1 opens Paul's defense with 'Brethren and fathers' — here Paul addresses a broader audience including God-fearers.