Acts 13:38

Be it known unto you therefore, men and brethren, that through this man is preached unto you the forgiveness of sins:

Cross-reference

Acts 13:32 Historical context

Acts 13:32 introduces the promise fulfilled in Jesus, which directly precedes and grounds the forgiveness proclamation in Acts 13:38.

Acts 2:38 Parallel

Acts 2:38 also proclaims forgiveness of sins through Jesus and calls for repentance — directly parallel to Paul's message here.

Acts 4:10 Parallel

Acts 4:10 also begins with 'let it be known to you' and proclaims forgiveness through the risen Jesus — strong parallel.

Acts 5:31 Parallel

Acts 5:31 identifies Jesus as the exalted Prince and Savior who gives repentance and forgiveness — the same source of the forgiveness proclaimed here.

Acts 10:43 Parallel

Acts 10:43 declares that all prophets testify that everyone who believes in Jesus receives forgiveness through his name — directly reinforcing this proclamation.

Acts 26:18 Parallel

Acts 26:18 explicitly repeats 'forgiveness of sins' through faith in Christ — the identical message Paul preaches in Acts 13:38.

Acts 16:31 Parallel

Acts 16:31 states the same core message: believe in Jesus for salvation — the identical offer Paul makes in Acts 13:38.

Acts 20:21 Parallel

Acts 20:21 describes the twin responses of repentance and faith that accompany the forgiveness proclamation in Acts 13:38.

Acts 9:18 Parallel

Acts 9:18 illustrates the forgiveness Paul himself received — scales falling, baptism — the same forgiveness he later proclaims in Acts 13:38.

Ephesians 1:7 explicitly states we have redemption and forgiveness through Christ's blood — directly supporting the proclamation.

2 Corinthians 5:18-21 describes God reconciling the world through Christ, not counting trespasses — the same message of forgiveness.

1 John 2:12 Related theme

In 1 John 2:12, sins are forgiven on account of Jesus' name, directly echoing the message of forgiveness.

Colossians 1:14 says in Christ we have redemption and forgiveness — identical to the forgiveness proclaimed.

Hebrews 8:12 quotes God's promise to forgive sins and remember them no more — the same forgiveness through the new covenant.

Hebrews 9:9-14 contrasts old sacrifices with Christ's blood that cleanses conscience — showing how forgiveness is achieved.

Hebrews 9:22 states without bloodshed there is no forgiveness — explaining the necessity of Christ's sacrifice.

In Hebrews 10:4-18, animal sacrifices cannot remove sins, but Christ's once-for-all sacrifice provides full forgiveness.

1 John 2:2 Parallel

In 1 John 2:2, Jesus is the atoning sacrifice for our sins, providing the basis for the forgiveness proclaimed.

Jeremiah 31:34 Prophetic fulfillment

Jeremiah 31:34 promises the new covenant where God forgives iniquity and remembers sin no more — here that forgiveness is proclaimed through Jesus.

John 1:29 Allusion

John 1:29 identifies Jesus as the Lamb who takes away sin — the foundation for the forgiveness Paul proclaims.

Luke 24:47 Parallel

Luke 24:47 records Jesus' commission to proclaim repentance and forgiveness in his name to all nations — this verse executes that commission.

Daniel 9:24 Prophetic fulfillment

Daniel 9:24 foretells an anointed one who will finish transgression and atone for iniquity — the fulfillment in Jesus enables the forgiveness proclaimed here.

Zechariah 13:1 Prophetic fulfillment

Zechariah 13:1 prophesies a fountain opened to cleanse from sin — that cleansing is now offered through Jesus in the proclamation here.

John 20:23 Parallel

In John 20:23, Jesus grants apostles authority to forgive sins—the basis for Paul's proclamation of forgiveness in Acts.

Colossians 2:13 directly states God forgave all our sins through Christ, reinforcing the same forgiveness proclaimed in Acts 13:38.

Galatians 3:24 explains the law as a guardian leading to Christ for justification, showing the law's purpose in pointing to the forgiveness proclaimed.

Galatians 2:16 explicitly states justification by faith in Christ, not by law works, paralleling the core message here of forgiveness through Jesus.

1 Corinthians 15:17 links Christ's resurrection to forgiveness—without it, sins remain. This deepens the basis of the forgiveness proclaimed.

Romans 10:4 Parallel

Romans 10:4 states Christ is the end of the law for righteousness for believers, directly reinforcing justification apart from law.

Romans 5:16 Parallel

In Romans 5:16, Paul contrasts condemnation under law with justification as a gift through Christ, echoing the freedom from sin proclaimed here.

Romans 5:1 Parallel

Romans 5:1 shows the result of the forgiveness Acts 13:38 proclaims — peace with God through justification by faith in Jesus.

Romans 3:28 Parallel

Romans 3:28 underscores justification by faith apart from works — aligning with Acts 13:38's offer of forgiveness through Jesus.

Matthew 9:2 Parallel

In Matthew 9:2, Jesus personally forgives a paralytic's sins—the same authority Paul announces is now available to all through Jesus.

Romans 3:25 Parallel

Romans 3:25 explains the basis of the forgiveness Acts 13:38 proclaims — Jesus as propitiation through faith, covering past sins.

In Matthew 1:21, Jesus saves His people from their sins, directly supporting the forgiveness proclaimed.

Exodus 34:7 Contrast

In Exodus 34:7, God forgives sin but also punishes guilt, contrasting with the full forgiveness through Jesus.

Romans 3:26 Parallel

Romans 3:26 shows God as both just and justifier — the righteous basis for the forgiveness Paul announces in Acts 13:38.

Ephesians 4:32 calls believers to forgive as God forgave them in Christ — applying the same forgiveness to relationships.

Luke 7:42 Parallel

In Luke 7:42, a parable illustrates a creditor canceling debts—an analogy for the free forgiveness of sins proclaimed here.

John 20:31 Related theme

In John 20:31, belief in Jesus brings life—forgiveness of sins (Acts 13:38) is part of that life granted through faith.

1 John 2:1 Related theme

In 1 John 2:1, Jesus is our advocate with the Father when we sin, complementing the forgiveness proclaimed.

In 2 Samuel 12:13, Nathan declares David's sin is taken away, exemplifying the forgiveness now proclaimed through Jesus.

Romans 4:5 Parallel

Romans 4:5 describes being counted righteous by faith, not works — the same gracious basis as the forgiveness preached in Acts 13:38.

Matthew 6:12 Related theme

In Matthew 6:12, Jesus teaches disciples to pray for forgiveness of debts—the same forgiveness Paul now proclaims is available through Christ.

Micah 7:18–20 Related theme

Micah 7:18-20 celebrates God's pardoning iniquity and casting sins into the sea — the same divine compassion now mediated through Jesus.

Psalm 130:7 Related theme

Psalm 130:7 declares that with the Lord is plentiful redemption — the redemption that makes forgiveness possible in Acts 13:38.

Psalm 130:4 Related theme

Psalm 130:4 affirms that with the Lord there is forgiveness, inspiring reverence — the same forgiveness now made accessible through Christ.

Psalm 32:1 Related theme

Psalm 32:1 pronounces blessing on those whose transgressions are forgiven — an OT echo of the forgiveness now available through Jesus.