Acts 13:47
For so hath the Lord commanded us, saying, I have set thee to be a light of the Gentiles, that thou shouldest be for salvation unto the ends of the earth.
Cross-references
Acts 13:41 warns of unbelief that leads to the Gentile turn declared in Acts 13:47.
In Acts 26:23, Paul declares Christ would proclaim light to the Gentiles — the same phrase and concept as the quoted Isaiah commission.
Acts 26:18 describes opening eyes and turning from darkness to light, echoing the light to Gentiles theme here.
Acts 22:21 records Jesus sending Paul far away to the Gentiles, the same mission as being a light to the Gentiles here.
Acts 9:15 reveals Paul's specific calling to bear Christ's name before Gentiles, directly aligned with the light to Gentiles here.
Acts 1:8 gives the commission to be witnesses to the ends of the earth, the same global scope as being a light to Gentiles here.
Acts 18:6 repeats the turn to Gentiles after rejection, mirroring Acts 13:47's pattern.
Acts 11:18 shows Gentile repentance accepted, fulfilling the light-to-Gentiles mission in Acts 13:47.
Acts 28:28 climaxes the Gentile turn, fulfilling the commission from Acts 13:47.
In Acts 15:14-16, James cites God visiting Gentiles to take a people — the same inclusion of Gentiles in salvation, but different wording.
Acts 3:26 emphasizes God's sending to Jews first, contrasting with the turn to Gentiles in Acts 13:47.
Malachi 1:11 declares God's name great among the nations worldwide—parallels the universal worship brought by salvation.
In Luke 24:47, repentance and remission are preached to all nations — echoing the same worldwide salvation mandate.
In Luke 2:32, Simeon declares Jesus 'a light to lighten the Gentiles' — the same OT theme applied to Christ.
In Mark 16:15, the Great Commission commands preaching to all creation — the same universal scope as the 'light to the Gentiles' commission here.
Matthew 28:19 commands making disciples of all nations, matching the universal salvation to ends of the earth here.
Zechariah 8:20-23 describes Gentiles seeking God through Israel, directly echoing the mission to be a light to the nations.
Zechariah 2:11 explicitly says many nations will join the Lord—a clear parallel to bringing salvation to Gentiles.
Jeremiah 16:19 prophesies nations coming from the ends of the earth to God, directly paralleling the Gentile inclusion Paul proclaims.
Psalm 67:2-7 expands on God's saving power being known among all nations, echoing the Gentile mission declared here.
Psalm 72:8 prophesies dominion 'to the ends of the earth,' directly matching the scope of salvation proclaimed here.
Isaiah 52:10 declares that all nations will see God's salvation, directly aligning with the global reach of the light Paul brings.
In Isaiah 49:6, this is the exact verse quoted — 'a light to the Gentiles' and 'salvation to the ends of the earth'.
Isaiah 45:22 directly invites all ends of the earth to be saved, matching the universal salvation mandate Paul applies here.
In Isaiah 42:6, God gives the Servant as 'a light of the Gentiles' — nearly identical phrasing to the quote used here from Isaiah 49:6.
Psalm 98:3 says 'all the ends of the earth have seen the salvation of our God,' matching the global scope of light to Gentiles here.
Psalm 98:2 declares God's salvation revealed 'in the sight of the nations,' directly paralleling the Gentile focus of this verse.
Titus 2:11 declares God's salvation appears for all people, mirroring the universal scope of the light in Acts 13:47.
In Zechariah 8:23, ten men from every nation cling to a Jew, drawn by God's presence — a picture of Gentiles flocking to the light.
Romans 16:26 confirms prophetic writings revealed the mystery of Gentile inclusion, directly supporting the Isaiah quote in Acts 13:47.
In Isaiah 56:3, foreigners are welcomed into God's people — the same inclusive logic that makes Gentiles a 'light' in Acts 13:47.
Romans 9:24 reinforces that God's call includes Gentiles, echoing the Gentile mission in Acts 13:47 as fulfillment of His plan.
Romans 11:20 explains the broken-off branches due to unbelief, paralleling the Jewish rejection that leads to the Gentile mission in Acts 13:47.
In Psalm 22:27-28, all ends of the earth turn to the Lord — foreshadowing universal worship, parallel to salvation to ends of earth.
John 8:12 presents Jesus as the light of the world, the source of the salvation light Paul brings to Gentiles.
In Psalm 67:7, 'all the ends of the earth fear him' echoes the same global reach of salvation, tying blessing to the nations.
John 9:5 again calls Jesus the light of the world, linking to the Gentile mission in Acts 13:47.
Romans 10:21 quotes Isaiah about Israel's disobedience, providing background for why Paul turns to Gentiles in Acts 13:47.
In Isaiah 60:3, Gentiles come to your light — similar imagery of light attracting nations, but not a direct quote.
Deuteronomy 32:43 calls the nations to rejoice with God's people—echoes the inclusion of Gentiles in God's plan.
Hebrews 4:6 notes the good news failed to benefit the disobedient, paralleling the Jewish rejection that opens the door to Gentiles in Acts 13:47.