Acts 13:43

Now when the congregation was broken up, many of the Jews and religious proselytes followed Paul and Barnabas: who, speaking to them, persuaded them to continue in the grace of God.

Cross-references

Acts 13:50 Contrast

Acts 13:50 shows rejection and persecution after the initial acceptance here—a strong contrast.

Acts 11:23 Parallel

Acts 11:23 shows Barnabas encouraging believers to continue — the same exhortation Paul and Barnabas give in Acts 13:43 to continue in grace.

Acts 14:3 Historical context

In Acts 14:3, Paul and Barnabas remain and speak boldly about 'the word of his grace' — a direct narrative continuation of the same grace theme.

Acts 14:22 Parallel

In Acts 14:22, Paul and Barnabas encourage believers to continue in the faith — a direct parallel to urging continued perseverance in grace.

Acts 18:4 Parallel

Acts 18:4 shows Paul continuing his pattern of reasoning in the synagogue every Sabbath, echoing the urging of believers here.

Acts 14:1 Parallel

Acts 14:1 echoes this pattern—Paul and Barnabas again speak in a synagogue and many believe.

John 8:31 Parallel

In John 8:31, Jesus says if you abide in my word, you are truly my disciples — directly paralleling the call to 'continue' in grace.

1 Peter 5:12 exhorts standing firm in the true grace of God—directly parallel to the urging to continue in grace.

2 Peter 3:17 warns against being carried away and losing stability, directly related to the call to continue in grace.

Galatians 5:4 warns of 'fallen away from grace' — the opposite outcome of not continuing, creating a stark contrast.

In 2 Corinthians 6:1, Paul appeals not to receive grace in vain — a direct parallel to continuing in grace.

2 Peter 3:18 commands growth in grace — a clear expansion of the call to continue in the grace of God.

1 John 2:28 Parallel

In 1 John 2:28, the call to 'abide in him' parallels the exhortation to continue in grace — both urge persevering faith until Christ's return.

In John 15:5-10, Jesus commands abiding in him to bear fruit — a strong parallel to continuing in grace.

Romans 5:2 Parallel

Romans 5:2 speaks of 'this grace in which we stand' — a parallel image to continuing in grace, emphasizing present standing.

Romans 3:24 Parallel

Romans 3:24 defines grace as justification received as a gift — the foundation for the exhortation to continue in that grace.

Ephesians 2:8 Related theme

Ephesians 2:8 declares salvation by grace through faith — the foundational truth behind the call to continue in that grace.

Hebrews 13:9 urges being strengthened by grace, echoing the exhortation here to continue in God's grace.

Romans 5:21 Parallel

Romans 5:21 describes grace reigning through righteousness — the broader scope of the grace believers are urged to continue in.

James 1:25 Parallel

James 1:25 calls for perseverance in the perfect law of freedom, mirroring the exhortation to continue in God's grace here.

Romans 11:6 Parallel

Romans 11:6 clarifies that grace excludes works — the nature of the grace Paul urges them to continue in, not earned.

Matthew 23:15 warns against making proselytes with wrong motives—contrasting the sincere conversion in Acts.

2 John 1:9 Parallel

In 2 John 1:9, 'remaining in the teaching' is a similar call to continue — specifically in doctrine, alongside the grace emphasis.