Acts 14:27
And when they were come, and had gathered the church together, they rehearsed all that God had done with them, and how he had opened the door of faith unto the Gentiles.
Cross-references
Acts 11:18 records the Jerusalem church glorifying God for granting repentance to Gentiles—the very door of faith opened to them in Acts 14:27.
In Acts 15:4-6, Paul and Barnabas repeat this report before the Jerusalem council, emphasizing God's work among Gentiles.
In Acts 15:12, the apostles listen as Paul and Barnabas relate signs and wonders among Gentiles, a detailed echo of this report.
In Acts 2:39, the promise is 'to all that are afar off' — the same Gentile inclusion described here as the door of faith.
Acts 15:3 describes Paul and Barnabas again detailing Gentile conversions as they travel — the same news they reported in Antioch.
Acts 15:9 explains the theological basis: God cleansed Gentiles by faith, making no distinction — the very door of faith opened here.
Acts 28:28 declares salvation sent to the Gentiles — the same 'door of faith' opened earlier now fulfilled in Paul's final witness.
Revelation 3:8 speaks of an open door set before the church—parallel to the door of faith opened to Gentiles in Acts 14:27.
Colossians 4:3 asks prayer for an open door for the word—same metaphor as the door of faith opened to Gentiles in Acts 14:27.
2 Corinthians 2:12 also describes an open door for gospel preaching, echoing the door of faith opened in Acts 14:27.
1 Corinthians 16:9 uses the same 'open door' metaphor for ministry opportunity—parallel to the door of faith opened to Gentiles in Acts 14:27.
In Romans 15:18, Paul echoes the same theme—Christ working through him to bring Gentiles to obedience, mirroring 'what God had done with them' in Acts 14:27.
Ephesians 2:8 teaches that faith is a gift of God, reinforcing that the door of faith opened by God is His work.
1 Timothy 2:7 declares Paul's appointment as teacher of Gentiles in faith, directly linked to the door of faith opened to them in Acts 14:27.
In Matthew 8:11, Jesus says many from east and west will join the kingdom — directly supporting the Gentile inclusion here.
1 Corinthians 3:6 emphasizes that God gives the growth, complementing the divine opening of the door of faith in Acts 14:27.
Philippians 1:29 says believing is granted by God, echoing that the door of faith is divinely opened.
Colossians 2:12 states faith comes through God's operation, aligning with God opening the door of faith.
1 Timothy 3:16 states Christ was preached among Gentiles and believed on, affirming the scope of the faith door opened in Acts 14:27.