Psalm 32:5 promises forgiveness after confession — exactly what these believers experienced by acknowledging their sins.

Proverbs 28:13 promises mercy to those who confess and forsake — these believers did both, burning their books.

Matthew 3:6 describes people confessing sins before baptism—the same public acknowledgment of wrongdoing seen here.

1 John 1:9 promises forgiveness when sins are confessed—echoing the outcome of the public confession here.

Mark 1:5 depicts people confessing sins as they came to John for baptism—mirroring the public confession here.

James 5:16 commands confessing sins to one another—these believers are doing exactly that.

Leviticus 26:40 ties confession to covenant restoration — here confession leads to turning from magic, restoring fellowship.

Job 33:27 describes a man who confesses and is restored — mirrors the Ephesian believers' open acknowledgment.

Jeremiah 3:13 calls Israel to acknowledge their idolatry — here Gentiles confess magical idolatry, turning to God.

In Ezekiel 36:31, remembering and loathing one's sins parallels the open confession here—both involve acknowledging past evil deeds.