Acts 13:46

Then Paul and Barnabas waxed bold, and said, It was necessary that the word of God should first have been spoken to you: but seeing ye put it from you, and judge yourselves unworthy of everlasting life, lo, we turn to the Gentiles.

Cross-reference

Acts 13:26 Contrast

In Acts 13:26, Paul addresses both Jews and Gentiles; here he turns exclusively to Gentiles after Jewish rejection.

Acts 13:16 Historical context

Acts 13:16 records Paul's synagogue sermon to Jews — the same audience that rejects the message, prompting the turn to Gentiles in 13:46.

Acts 7:51 Parallel

Acts 7:51 records Stephen's accusation of Jewish resistance—mirroring the rejection Paul faces when he turns to Gentiles.

Acts 3:26 Parallel

Acts 3:26 states God sent Jesus first to the Jews to bless them, aligning with Paul's declaration here that the word was spoken to Jews first.

Acts 18:5 Parallel

In Acts 18:5, Paul repeats the same pattern: after Jewish opposition, he declares he will go to the Gentiles.

Acts 28:28 Parallel

In Acts 28:28, Paul again states that God's salvation is sent to Gentiles because Jews would not listen — a final reiteration of the same pivot.

Acts 18:6 Parallel

In Acts 18:6, Paul repeats the same gesture — shaking off dust and declaring he will go to Gentiles after Jewish resistance.

Acts 19:9 Parallel

Acts 19:9 parallels 13:46: when Jews hardened in Ephesus, Paul separated from them, turning to a wider audience.

Acts 19:8 Parallel

Acts 19:8 shows Paul preaching in the Ephesus synagogue — demonstrating that the turn to Gentiles did not end his Jewish ministry.

Acts 22:21 Allusion

Acts 22:21 records Jesus telling Paul he will go to the Gentiles — the divine commission behind the turn in 13:46.

Acts 26:20 Parallel

Acts 26:20 describes Paul's consistent order: first to Jews, then Gentiles—supporting the priority stated here.

In Acts 4:29-31, believers pray for boldness to speak God's word, which Paul and Barnabas exemplify here.

Acts 14:3 Parallel

Acts 14:3 shows Paul and Barnabas staying boldly in Iconium — continuing the Gentile mission initiated by the rejection in 13:46.

Acts 4:13 Parallel

Acts 4:13 shows Peter and John's boldness in facing opposition, paralleling Paul and Barnabas' boldness here when rejected.

Acts 11:19 Historical context

In Acts 11:19, the scattered believers preached only to Jews — Acts 13:46 marks a shift to Gentiles after Jewish rejection.

Acts 10:36 Historical context

In Acts 10:36, the gospel was sent first to Israel — Acts 13:46 acknowledges that priority before turning to Gentiles.

John 1:11 Parallel

John 1:11 states His own people did not receive Him — directly paralleling the Jewish rejection that leads Paul to turn to Gentiles in Acts 13:46.

John 4:22 Parallel

John 4:22 states 'salvation is from the Jews'—the theological basis for why Paul spoke to Jews first.

Deuteronomy 32:21 says God will provoke Israel using a 'foolish nation' (Gentiles) — exactly what Paul does by turning to Gentiles in Acts 13:46.

Romans 1:16 Parallel

Romans 1:16 explicitly states the gospel is 'to the Jew first and also to the Greek'—direct parallel to Paul's declaration.

Romans 9:4 Historical context

Romans 9:4 lists Israel's privileges—explaining why the gospel came to them first as Paul asserts here.

Romans 9:5 Historical context

Romans 9:5 adds that Christ came from Israel—the ultimate reason for Jewish priority in evangelism.

Romans 10:19 quotes Deuteronomy 32:21 about making Israel jealous through a foolish nation, reinforcing the logic of turning to Gentiles in Acts 13:46.

In Romans 11:11-13, Paul explains that Israel's stumbling brought salvation to Gentiles to make them jealous, reinforcing the same turning point from Acts 13:46.

Luke 14:16-24's banquet parable has invited guests excusing themselves, so the master invites the outcasts — analogous to the Gentile turn in Acts 13:46.

Matthew 22:6-10's parable shows invited guests refusing, so the king invites everyone — mirroring the turn to Gentiles in Acts 13:46.

Matthew 21:43 says the kingdom will be taken from Israel and given to a fruitful people — the same transfer to Gentiles in Acts 13:46.

Isaiah 49:5-8 prophesies the Servant bringing salvation to the Gentiles — the mission Paul turns to in Acts 13:46.

Matthew 10:6 shows Jesus initially limiting mission to Israel—contrasting with Paul's turn to Gentiles after rejection.

Luke 20:16 Parallel

In Luke 20:16, the vineyard is given to others after tenants reject the son — Acts 13:46 transfers salvation to Gentiles due to Jewish rejection.

Hebrews 4:6 Parallel

Hebrews 4:6 indicates those who first heard did not enter God's rest because of disobedience, mirroring the first hearers here rejecting the gospel.

Hebrews 4:2 Parallel

Hebrews 4:2 shows the word preached did not profit due to lack of faith — the same rejection seen here as the Jews reject the word.

In Galatians 2:7, Paul's commission to the uncircumcised parallels his declaration here to turn to the Gentiles.

Romans 15:8 Related theme

In Romans 15:8, Christ's service to Jews confirms the promises — explaining why the word was first spoken to them.

Romans 11:28 Related theme

In Romans 11:28, Israel's rejection serves the Gentiles — the same divine logic behind Paul's turning here.

Romans 10:21 quotes Isaiah about a disobedient people — reflecting the Jewish rejection that prompted Paul's turn to Gentiles in 13:46.

Matthew 12:18 Prophetic fulfillment

Matthew 12:18 quotes Isaiah's prophecy of the servant bringing justice to the Gentiles — the very mission Paul steps into when Jews reject the word.

Matthew 28:19 Prophetic fulfillment

Matthew 28:19 commands discipleship of all nations — the Gentile mission Paul initiates here after Jewish rejection fulfills that commission.

Matthew 22:8 shows the king inviting anyone after the invited proved unworthy — mirroring Paul's turn to Gentiles after Jews deem themselves unworthy of eternal life.

Matthew 21:41 depicts the kingdom taken from unfruitful tenants and given to others — exactly what happens when Paul turns from rejecting Jews to Gentiles.

Matthew 15:24 shows Jesus' mission limited to Israel — the same priority Paul acknowledges before turning to Gentiles after rejection.

Romans 10:20 Prophetic fulfillment

Romans 10:20 quotes Isaiah's prophecy of Gentiles finding God, which Paul fulfills by turning to the Gentiles here.

Isaiah 2:3 Prophetic fulfillment

Isaiah 2:3 foretells God's law going out to all nations — Paul's turn to Gentiles fulfills this widening of the word.

Micah 4:2 Prophetic fulfillment

Micah 4:2 prophesies nations coming to learn God's ways — Paul's turn to Gentiles begins this fulfillment.

Ezekiel 33:9 reinforces the watchman's warning — Paul's turning to Gentiles after a faithful warning parallels this.

Luke 14:24 Parallel

In Luke 14:24, the original invitees are excluded from the feast — Acts 13:46's Jews exclude themselves, opening the door to Gentiles.

Luke 24:47 Parallel

Luke 24:47 commands proclamation beginning from Jerusalem—establishing the Jewish-first pattern Paul follows.

Luke 10:11 Parallel

In Luke 10:11, Jesus tells disciples to wipe dust off as testimony against rejecters — Paul's turn to Gentiles is a similar decisive break.

In Romans 16:26, the gospel is made known to all nations — echoing the turn to the Gentiles here.

Matthew 10:13-15 instructs shaking off dust against those who reject the message, parallel to the rejection and judgment in Acts 13:46.

Romans 2:10 Parallel

Romans 2:10 applies the 'Jew first' principle to judgment—highlighting God's consistent order of priority.

Ezekiel 3:19 shows the watchman's duty to warn despite rejection — Paul's clear conscience after warning the Jews mirrors this.

Ezekiel 2:5 Parallel

Ezekiel 2:5 describes a prophet sent to a rebellious house that may refuse to hear — Paul's rejection by the Jews parallels this.

Proverbs 17:16 asks why a fool has money for wisdom but no sense — parallels Jews who had the word but rejected it.

Proverbs 19:3 says a man's folly ruins him and he rages against God — parallels Jews bringing ruin on themselves by rejecting the word.

Ezekiel 18:31 calls for repentance and a new heart — the Jews in Acts 13:46 rejected this, judging themselves unworthy.

Exodus 32:9 Allusion

Exodus 32:9 calls Israel stiff-necked — the same stubbornness that leads them to reject the gospel in Acts 13:46.

Isaiah 55:5 Allusion

Isaiah 55:5 prophesies that nations will run to God — Paul's turn to Gentiles fulfills this broader vision of Gentile inclusion.

Proverbs 28:1 says the righteous are bold as a lion, which Paul and Barnabas demonstrate in their fearless response.

Romans 2:9 Related theme

Romans 2:9 states tribulation for the Jew first — the same priority that underlies Paul's initial preaching to Jews before turning to Gentiles.

Ephesians 3:2 Related theme

In Ephesians 3:2, Paul's stewardship of grace for the Gentiles aligns with his turning to them here.

Ephesians 6:19 Related theme

In Ephesians 6:19, Paul asks for prayer to speak the gospel boldly, the very boldness he displays here.

Ephesians 6:20 Related theme

Ephesians 6:20 continues Paul's plea to declare the gospel fearlessly, which he embodies in this bold turn to the Gentiles.

Philippians 1:14 Related theme

Philippians 1:14 notes that Paul's chains embolden others; here Paul himself shows boldness in the face of rejection.

Colossians 3:11 Related theme

In Colossians 3:11, ethnic divisions are abolished in Christ — a result of the Gentile inclusion begun here.

1 Timothy 3:16 Related theme

In 1 Timothy 3:16, Christ is proclaimed among the nations — the fulfillment of the turn to Gentiles here.