Acts 18:4

And he reasoned in the synagogue every sabbath, and persuaded the Jews and the Greeks.

Cross-references

Acts 18:13 Historical context

In Acts 18:13, the Jewish accusers cite Paul's 'persuading' as a crime — the same activity here, now met with opposition.

Acts 18:19 Parallel

Acts 18:19 shows Paul again reasoning in a synagogue in Ephesus, continuing the same Sabbath practice.

Acts 28:23 Parallel

In Acts 28:23, Paul again tries to convince Jews about Jesus from Scripture — the same reasoned persuasion as here in Corinth.

Acts 13:14-52 records Paul's typical synagogue sermon pattern — Scripture reasoning, Jewish rejection, Gentile response — mirrored in his weekly reasoning here.

Acts 14:1 Parallel

Acts 14:1 shows the same method: entering the synagogue and speaking effectively so many believed — a consistent pattern for Paul.

Acts 17:1-3 details Paul's synagogue reasoning from the Scriptures about the Messiah — the same approach he uses here every Sabbath.

Acts 19:8 Parallel

Acts 19:8 describes Paul's extended synagogue ministry in Ephesus — three months of reasoning, just as here he did weekly over time.

Acts 13:5 Parallel

Acts 13:5 shows Paul preaching in synagogues in Salamis, the same method he uses here in Corinth.

Acts 17:2 Parallel

Acts 17:2 explicitly says Paul reasoned from the Scriptures in the synagogue for three Sabbaths — identical pattern.

Acts 17:4 Parallel

Acts 17:4 records that some Jews and Greeks were persuaded, a direct outcome of the same synagogue preaching method.

Acts 19:26 Parallel

In Acts 19:26, Demetrius testifies that Paul has 'persuaded' many in Ephesus and Asia — the same persuasive activity described here.

Acts 13:43 Parallel

Acts 13:43 shows a similar scene: after synagogue, Paul urges Jews and devout converts to continue in grace — same method of persuasion.

Acts 26:28 Parallel

In Acts 26:28, Agrippa asks if Paul can 'persuade' him to become a Christian — echoing the same persuasive mission seen here.

Acts 19:10 Parallel

In Acts 19:10, Paul's extended ministry in Ephesus mirrors his earlier pattern in Corinth of reasoning in the synagogue and reaching both Jews and Greeks.

Acts 17:17 Parallel

Acts 17:17 shows Paul reasoning in both synagogue and marketplace in Athens — here he focuses on the synagogue every Sabbath.

In 2 Corinthians 5:11, Paul writes 'we persuade others' — a direct statement of his ministry motive, exactly what he does here in Corinth.

Luke 4:31 Parallel

Luke 4:31 recounts Jesus teaching on the Sabbath in Capernaum's synagogue, paralleling Paul's custom.

Mark 1:21 Parallel

Mark 1:21 depicts Jesus teaching in a synagogue on the Sabbath, mirroring Paul's practice.

1 Corinthians 3:6 Historical context

In 1 Corinthians 3:6, Paul describes his role as planter in Corinth, referring back to his initial preaching there in Acts 18:4.

1 Corinthians 4:15 Historical context

In 1 Corinthians 4:15, Paul claims to be the Corinthians' spiritual father because he first preached the gospel to them, as seen in Acts 18:4.

1 Corinthians 15:1 Historical context

In 1 Corinthians 15:1, Paul reminds them of the gospel he preached to them—the same gospel first proclaimed in Acts 18:4.

Matthew 4:23 shows Jesus teaching in synagogues, establishing the same pattern Paul follows here.

Luke 16:31 Parallel

In Luke 16:31, Jesus says rejection of Moses and Prophets means no persuasion even by resurrection — Paul's method here is persuading from Scripture.

Luke 4:16 Parallel

Luke 4:16 shows Jesus' custom of attending synagogue on the Sabbath — Paul continues this pattern of Jewish worship and teaching.