Acts 13:42 shows the initial positive response to Paul's sermon, providing context for the Gentiles' joy and belief in Acts 13:48.

Acts 2:41 records a similar large-scale positive response to gospel preaching, paralleling the Gentiles' belief in Acts 13:48.

Acts 2:47 describes the Lord adding those being saved—same pattern of divine sovereignty behind belief in Acts 13:48's 'appointed for eternal life'.

In Acts 11:18, the church acknowledges God granting repentance to Gentiles—the same divine action behind belief in Acts 13:48.

In Acts 28:24, some believe and some don't—contrasting with the all-appointed-believe in Acts 13:48.

Acts 15:31 shows a similar gladness among Gentiles receiving the council's letter—parallel joy at God's word for Gentile believers.

2 Thessalonians 2:14 describes God's calling through the gospel to share glory—the same calling that results from the appointment here.

2 Thessalonians 2:13 thanks God for choosing believers as firstfruits—directly echoing the 'appointed for eternal life' here.

Ephesians 2:5-10 emphasizes salvation by grace and good works prepared in advance—matching the divine initiative that appoints to eternal life here.

Romans 15:9-12 cites OT prophecies that Gentiles will rejoice and praise God—Acts 13:48 shows that fulfillment as Gentiles honor the word.

Romans 11:7 contrasts the elect who obtained with the hardened—reinforcing that belief comes only to those divinely appointed.

Romans 8:30 unfolds the chain from predestination to glorification—the same divine appointment that causes Gentiles to believe here.

John 11:52 says Jesus died to gather scattered children of God—Acts 13:48 shows Gentiles being gathered in fulfillment.

John 10:27 describes sheep who listen and follow—Acts 13:48's believing Gentiles are those sheep listening.

John 10:26 says 'you do not believe because you are not among my sheep'—contrasts with Acts 13:48 where appointed Gentiles do believe.

John 10:16 speaks of 'other sheep' who will listen—Acts 13:48 fulfills this as Gentile 'other sheep' believe.

In John 17:6, Jesus says the Father gave him certain people—mirroring the appointment of believers in Acts 13:48.

Romans 8:28 speaks of those called according to God's purpose—directly paralleling the appointed believers in Acts 13:48.

In Romans 9:24, God calls both Jews and Gentiles—the same calling that brings Gentiles to belief in Acts 13:48.

Ephesians 1:4 echoes the same divine election — those appointed to eternal life in Acts are those chosen in Christ before creation.

1 Thessalonians 5:9 uses the same ‘appoint’ language: God appoints believers to salvation, just as Acts says ‘appointed for eternal life’.

Isaiah 4:3 speaks of those recorded for life in Jerusalem — a strong parallel to being appointed to eternal life here, both indicate divine enrollment for salvation.

Luke 2:10 announces good news of great joy for all people — echoed here as Gentiles rejoice at the word of the Lord, receiving salvation.

Isaiah 56:3 reassures foreigners they will not be separated from God — a parallel promise of Gentile inclusion realized here as they believe.

Deuteronomy 32:43 calls the nations to rejoice with God's people — a prophetic anticipation of Gentile joy here as they are included in salvation.

Luke 2:10-11 announces 'good news of great joy for all people'—the gladness in Acts 13:48 echoes that initial joy reaching Gentiles.