Acts 19:23

And the same time there arose no small stir about that way.

Cross-reference

Acts 19:9 Historical context

Acts 19:9 describes people speaking evil of the Way—the same opposition that escalates into the great disturbance in 19:23.

Acts 9:2 Parallel

Acts 9:2 introduces 'the Way' as the Christian movement Saul persecuted—the same group causing disturbance in Ephesus.

Acts 22:4 Parallel

Acts 22:4 has Paul saying 'I persecuted this Way'—direct reference to the same movement that stirred the great disturbance in Ephesus.

Acts 24:14 Parallel

Acts 24:14 shows Paul confessing he worships 'according to the Way'—the same Christian movement that caused trouble in Ephesus.

Acts 24:22 Parallel

Acts 24:22 notes Felix had 'accurate knowledge of the Way'—consistent with the notoriety that led to the disturbance in Ephesus.

Acts 20:1 Historical context

Acts 20:1 narrates the aftermath of this disturbance — Paul leaves Ephesus after the uproar ends.

Acts 18:25 Parallel

Acts 18:25 uses the same term 'the Way' for Christian teaching — here about Apollos's partial knowledge.

2 Corinthians 1:8–9 Historical context

2 Corinthians 1:8-9 recalls Paul's severe affliction in Asia, which likely refers to the Ephesian riot described starting here.

1 Corinthians 15:32 Historical context

1 Corinthians 15:32 references Paul's danger in Ephesus, likely the same riot — 'fighting with wild beasts'.