Acts 17:4

And some of them believed, and consorted with Paul and Silas; and of the devout Greeks a great multitude, and of the chief women not a few.

Cross-references

Acts 17:12 Parallel

Acts 17:12 mirrors this pattern: in Berea, many Jews and prominent Greeks also believed, showing a consistent response to Paul's preaching.

Acts 17:34 Parallel

In Acts 17:34, a similar response occurs in Athens: some believe after Paul's preaching, just as here in Thessalonica.

Acts 17:17 Parallel

In Acts 17:17, Paul similarly reasons with devout persons in Athens, mirroring his method in Thessalonica that led to conversions.

Acts 13:43 Parallel

Acts 13:43 describes many Jews and devout converts following Paul after synagogue preaching — the same pattern of response as in Thessalonica.

Acts 13:50 Contrast

Acts 13:50 shows prominent women being incited against Paul — the opposite reaction to the God-fearing women who believed here.

Acts 14:1 Parallel

In Acts 14:1, Paul's preaching in Iconium leads many Jews and Greeks to believe — a direct parallel to this same pattern in Thessalonica.

Acts 15:40 Historical context

Acts 15:40 records Paul choosing Silas as his partner, setting the stage for their joint ministry in Thessalonica where many joined them.

Acts 18:4 Parallel

Acts 18:4 shows Paul persuading Jews and Greeks in the Corinthian synagogue — identical outreach pattern to Thessalonica.

Acts 28:24 Parallel

Acts 28:24 shows the same mixed response to Paul's preaching — some convinced, others not — mirroring the outcome in Thessalonica.

Acts 21:28 Contrast

Acts 21:28 shows the accusation against Paul for bringing Greeks into the temple — a stark contrast to the positive inclusion of God-fearing Greeks here.

Acts 5:12 Parallel

In Acts 5:14, more believers are added to the community — a similar pattern of church growth as seen here.

Acts 18:7 Related theme

Acts 18:7 shows Paul staying with a God-fearer in Corinth — another example of the God-fearing Greeks who believed here.

In 2 Corinthians 8:5, the Macedonians later gave themselves first to the Lord and to Paul, echoing the wholehearted joining of the Thessalonians here.

1 Thessalonians 1:1 Historical context

1 Thessalonians 1:1 is Paul's letter to the church that began with the believers mentioned here — the same Thessalonians.

Isaiah 56:3 Prophetic fulfillment

Isaiah 56:3 promises inclusion of foreigners in God's people — a theme fulfilled in the welcoming of God-fearing Greeks here.

John 12:20 Parallel

John 12:20 shows Greeks coming to worship at the festival — similar to the God-fearing Greeks who believed here, both representing Gentile seekers.