Acts 13:9

Then Saul, (who also is called Paul,) filled with the Holy Ghost, set his eyes on him,

Cross-references

Acts 2:4 Parallel

Acts 2:4 uses the same 'filled with the Holy Spirit'—linking Paul's authority to Pentecost.

Acts 4:8 Parallel

In Acts 4:8, Peter is similarly filled with the Holy Spirit to speak boldly before authorities—parallel empowering for witness.

Acts 7:55 Parallel

In Acts 7:55, Stephen is filled with the Holy Spirit and sees heaven—another instance of Spirit-filled witness under opposition.

Acts 4:31 Parallel

Acts 4:31 describes the whole assembly being filled with the Holy Spirit—a communal parallel to Paul's individual filling.

Micah 3:8 Parallel

Micah 3:8 speaks of being filled with power and Spirit to declare—OT parallel to Paul's prophetic confrontation.