Acts 16:17

The same followed Paul and us, and cried, saying, These men are the servants of the most high God, which shew unto us the way of salvation.

Cross-references

Acts 16:31 Parallel

Acts 16:31 provides the gospel response that fulfills the slave girl's announcement of 'the way to be saved'.

Acts 16:30 Parallel

In Acts 16:30, the jailer asks the same salvation question the slave girl proclaimed — showing the gospel's impact across different hearers.

Acts 19:15 Parallel

Acts 19:15 shows a demon recognizing Paul's authority, just as the spirit here accurately identifies him as a servant of God—both confirm spiritual warfare.

Acts 18:26 Parallel

In Acts 18:26, 'the way of God' echoes the same terminology — the path of salvation taught by Paul.

Acts 13:26 Parallel

Acts 13:26 mentions 'this salvation' proclaimed by Paul, echoing the 'way of salvation' the spirit announces here—both highlight the gospel message.

Daniel 3:26 Allusion

In Daniel 3:26, Nebuchadnezzar calls the three men 'servants of the Most High God'—the exact title used for Paul here.

Daniel 4:2 Parallel

Daniel 4:2 has a pagan king declaring the Most High God's wonders—parallel to the slave girl, a pagan source, declaring God's servants.

Hebrews 10:19-22 describes the 'new and living way' through Jesus' blood, which is the way of salvation proclaimed by Paul.

Mark 5:7 Parallel

Mark 5:7 records a demon crying 'Son of the Most High God'—a direct parallel to the spirit in Acts 16:17 acknowledging God's authority.

Genesis 14:18-22 introduces Melchizedek as priest of 'God Most High'—the same title the slave girl uses, linking to patriarchal revelation.

Luke 8:28 Parallel

Luke 8:28 also records the demon's cry 'Son of the Most High God'—identical demonic acknowledgment as in Acts 16:17.

John 14:6 Parallel

John 14:6 reveals that Jesus is the 'way' the girl mentions—the way of salvation is exclusive to Christ.

James 2:19 Parallel

In James 2:19, the point that demons believe and shudder parallels this demon's correct confession — intellectual belief without saving faith.

Mark 3:11 Parallel

Mark 3:11 describes unclean spirits shouting Jesus's identity; the slave girl's demon echoes that pattern by declaring truth about God's servants.

Luke 4:41 Parallel

In Luke 4:41, demons cry out 'You are the Son of God'—similar demonic confession of identity as in Acts 16:17.

Luke 4:34 Parallel

In Luke 4:34, a demon calls Jesus Holy One of God—parallel to the slave girl's proclamation about Paul.

Mark 1:24 Parallel

In Mark 1:24, a demon confesses Jesus as Holy One of God—echoing the slave girl's recognition of Paul's divine authority.

In Matthew 8:29, demons confess Jesus as Son of God—similar to the slave girl's confession of Paul's divine mission.

Daniel 6:20 Allusion

In Daniel 6:20, Daniel is called 'servant of the living God'—similar title to 'servant of the Most High God' here.

In Genesis 14:19, Melchizedek blesses Abram using the same title 'Most High God' that the slave girl uses for Paul's God.