Acts 15:19 has James proposing not to trouble Gentiles — this becomes the formal decree in verse 28 with 'no greater burden'.

Acts 15:25 introduces the letter with 'it seemed good to us' — verse 28 expands with 'to the Holy Spirit and to us' and the burden.

Acts 16:4 shows the decrees from Acts 15:28 being delivered and enforced — the practical outworking of the council's decision.

Matthew 11:30 promises Jesus' yoke is easy — the council's minimal requirements reflect that same principle of a light burden.

Matthew 23:4 condemns Pharisees for imposing heavy burdens — the council deliberately avoids that by requiring only essentials.

John 16:13 promises the Spirit's guidance into truth — the council here claims that guidance in their decision.

1 Corinthians 7:40 asserts Paul's judgment has the Spirit of God — paralleling the council's claim that their decision is from the Holy Spirit.

Revelation 2:24 has Christ saying 'I do not lay on you any other burden' — echoing the council's language of no added burden.

John 14:26 describes the Holy Spirit as teacher — affirming that the council's decision was Spirit-led, as they claim.

Galatians 2:14 shows Peter's hypocrisy in separating from Gentiles, contrasting with the council's decision that Gentiles need not follow Jewish customs.

1 Corinthians 14:37 calls Paul's writings commands of the Lord — the council's decision here similarly claims divine authority via the Spirit.