Acts 19:8

And he went into the synagogue, and spake boldly for the space of three months, disputing and persuading the things concerning the kingdom of God.

Cross-references

Acts 19:9 Parallel

Acts 19:9 records the rejection that follows Paul's three months of reasoning in the synagogue — a direct narrative continuation.

Acts 1:3 Related theme

Acts 1:3 shows Jesus speaking about the kingdom of God after his resurrection — Paul here continues that same message in Ephesus.

Acts 28:23 Parallel

In Acts 28:23, Paul in Rome explains the kingdom of God and persuades about Jesus from Scriptures — identical content to his Ephesian synagogue ministry.

In Acts 17:1-3, Paul similarly reasons from Scriptures in the synagogue at Thessalonica, showing Christ's suffering and resurrection.

Acts 17:17 Parallel

In Acts 17:17, Paul also reasons in the synagogue at Athens, though here he also goes to the marketplace — same core activity.

Acts 18:4 Parallel

In Acts 18:4, Paul reasons in the synagogue every Sabbath at Corinth, persuading Jews and Greeks — same approach as in Ephesus.

Acts 18:19 Parallel

In Acts 18:19, Paul first visited Ephesus and reasoned in the synagogue — this later visit in 19:8 continues the same pattern.

Acts 28:24 Parallel

In Acts 28:24, Paul's preaching in Rome divides listeners — some convinced, others not — mirroring the mixed response in Ephesus.

Acts 17:2 Parallel

In Acts 17:2, Paul reasons from Scripture in the synagogue 'as his custom' — the same method and setting as in Ephesus.

Acts 13:5 Parallel

In Acts 13:5, Paul and Barnabas start in the Salamis synagogue — the same strategy of beginning with Jews in each city.

Acts 20:31 Historical context

In Acts 20:31, Paul recalls three years of ministry in Ephesus — spanning his three months in the synagogue and beyond.

Acts 9:20 Parallel

Acts 9:22 describes Paul proving Jesus is the Christ in Damascus — here he reasons about the kingdom of God in Ephesus, a similar apologetic approach.

Acts 14:1 Parallel

Acts 14:1 describes a similar synagogue ministry in Iconium where many believed — here Paul does the same in Ephesus.

Acts 13:46 Parallel

Acts 13:46 records Paul's bold declaration about turning to Gentiles — a pattern repeated here as he later leaves the synagogue.

Acts 13:14 Parallel

Acts 13:14 shows Paul's pattern of entering synagogues on the Sabbath — here he does so in Ephesus for three months.

Acts 9:29 Parallel

In Acts 9:29, Paul similarly debates Hellenistic Jews who try to kill him — a pattern of bold synagogue preaching met with opposition.

Acts 26:23 Related theme

Acts 26:23 summarizes Paul's message that Christ suffered and rose — the core of the kingdom he preaches here in Ephesus.

1 Corinthians 16:9 Historical context

In 1 Corinthians 16:9, Paul describes a wide-open door with many adversaries in Ephesus — directly corresponding to his ministry there.

In Ephesians 6:19, Paul asks prayer for boldness in speaking — the same boldness he demonstrated in the Ephesus synagogue.

In 1 Thessalonians 2:2, Paul recalls boldness despite opposition in Philippi — a recurring trait also seen in Ephesus.