Acts 17:32
And when they heard of the resurrection of the dead, some mocked: and others said, We will hear thee again of this matter.
Cross-reference
In Acts 17:18, earlier in the same narrative, philosophers dismiss Paul as a babbler — the same skepticism that leads to mockery in verse 32.
Acts 26:8 defends resurrection as credible — directly countering the scoffers' attitude in Acts 17:32.
In Acts 4:2, the Sadducees are grieved that the apostles preach the resurrection – the same core message that provokes mockery in Acts 17:32.
Acts 13:41 quotes Habakkuk warning scoffers to perish — the same kind of scoffing at God's work that appears in Acts 17:32.
Acts 25:19 mentions the dispute about Jesus' resurrection — the same topic that caused mockery in Acts 17:32.
Acts 26:25 has Paul insist he is not mad but speaks truth — contrasting with the mockers' dismissal in Acts 17:32.
Acts 2:13 records mockers accusing the disciples of drunkenness — a similar dismissive reaction to a supernatural work as the mockery at resurrection here.
In 1 Corinthians 1:23, Paul says the cross is foolishness to Gentiles – the same response of mockery as the sneering at resurrection in Athens.
2 Corinthians 6:2 declares 'now is the day of salvation'—a direct contrast to the Athenians' procrastination in saying 'we will hear you again'.
2 Chronicles 30:10 shows people scorned and ridiculed Hezekiah's couriers—the same sneering mockery faced by Paul.
In 1 Corinthians 1:18, the same division appears: the gospel is foolishness to those who perish, just as some mocked the resurrection here.
1 Corinthians 2:14 explains why the natural man mocks spiritual truths — they are foolishness to him, exactly the response of the mockers here.
Hebrews 3:7 warns 'today, if you hear his voice, do not harden your hearts'—applying to those who delay response like the Athenians.
1 Thessalonians 2:13 contrasts those who receive the word as from God — unlike the mockers here who rejected it as foolish.
In 1 Corinthians 4:10, Paul describes apostles as fools for Christ – reflecting how the Athenians viewed his resurrection preaching as foolish.
In Luke 14:18, invited guests make excuses to skip the banquet—mirroring those who said 'we will hear you again' to postpone responding to the gospel.
Job 12:4 laments being a laughingstock to friends though righteous—echoing how Paul was mocked for preaching the resurrection.