Acts 18:9

Then spake the Lord to Paul in the night by a vision, Be not afraid, but speak, and hold not thy peace:

Cross-references

In Acts 27:23-25, an angel appears to Paul at night, saying 'Do not be afraid' — another vision reassuring him during danger.

Acts 23:11 Parallel

In Acts 23:11, the Lord stands by Paul in a night vision, telling him to take courage and that he will testify in Rome — same pattern of encouragement.

Acts 22:18 Parallel

In Acts 22:18, Paul recounts another night vision where Jesus tells him to leave Jerusalem — both are divine commands in visions.

Acts 16:9 Parallel

In Acts 16:9, Paul also receives a night vision with a command — to go to Macedonia — mirroring this vision telling him to stay and speak.

Acts 27:24 Parallel

In Acts 27:24, the angel repeats the same 'Do not be afraid' command, reassuring Paul of God's protection and his destiny to testify in Rome.

Acts 26:16 Parallel

In Acts 26:16, the Lord appears to Paul to appoint him as a witness—another commissioning vision like the one in Acts 18:9.

Jeremiah 1:17 tells the prophet to arise and speak, not to be dismayed — a strong parallel to this commissioning of Paul.

In Ephesians 6:20, Paul continues asking for boldness as an ambassador — the same commission to speak boldly seen in Acts 18:9.

In Ephesians 6:19, Paul later prays for boldness in proclamation — directly reflecting the command he received here to speak openly.

Ezekiel 3:9-11 tells the prophet to fear not and speak God's words to Israel — mirrors the 'do not be afraid, speak' given to Paul.

Ezekiel 2:6-8 instructs the prophet not to fear their words and to speak God's words — very similar to the command here.

In Matthew 28:20, Jesus promises 'I am with you always'—directly parallels the Lord's assurance to Paul.

Haggai 1:13 Parallel

In Haggai 1:13, the Lord declares 'I am with you'—the exact promise that accompanies the 'Do not be afraid' in the vision.

Isaiah 43:5 Parallel

In Isaiah 43:5, God says 'Fear not, for I am with you', directly parallel to Paul's 'Do not be afraid' and divine presence.

In 2 Timothy 4:17, the Lord standing by Paul mirrors the promise 'I am with you' from Acts 18:10, fulfilled in his final trial.

John 14:27 Parallel

In John 14:27, Jesus says 'Let not your hearts be afraid'—parallels the 'Do not be afraid' command to Paul.

Luke 1:30 Parallel

In Luke 1:30, the angel tells Mary 'Do not be afraid'—same command of reassurance given to Paul.

In Daniel 10:12, the angel tells Daniel 'Fear not' because his prayer was heard—parallels God's encouragement to Paul.

In Lamentations 3:57, God says 'Do not fear' when called upon—same reassurance given to Paul in his vision.

In 1 Thessalonians 2:2, Paul recalls boldness despite suffering — a lived-out fulfillment of the 'do not be afraid' command he received.