Acts 2:10

Phrygia, and Pamphylia, in Egypt, and in the parts of Libya about Cyrene, and strangers of Rome, Jews and proselytes,

Cross-references

Acts 11:20 Historical context

Acts 11:20 shows Cyrenians from here later become evangelists to Hellenists — they moved from hearers to proclaimers.

Acts 13:43 Parallel

In Acts 13:43, Paul attracts Jews and devout converts — the same mix of ethnic Jews and proselytes seen at Pentecost in Acts 2:10.

Acts 6:9 Historical context

Acts 6:9 mentions a synagogue of Cyrenians in Jerusalem — Cyrene is part of Libya listed here, showing this diaspora community.

Acts 13:1 Historical context

Acts 13:1 lists Lucius of Cyrene as a leader in Antioch — Cyrene is from this list, showing the region's ongoing role.

Matthew 27:32 Historical context

Matthew 27:32 identifies Simon of Cyrene, linking the same Cyrene region that appears in the Pentecost crowd.

Luke 23:26 Historical context

Luke 23:26 also names Simon of Cyrene, reinforcing the geographic link to the Cyrene region mentioned at Pentecost.

Zechariah 8:23 Prophetic fulfillment

In Zechariah 8:23, Gentiles from every tongue cling to Jews, seeking God — fulfilled by the proselytes from many lands in Acts 2:10.

In 2 Chronicles 6:32, Solomon prays for foreigners who come to the temple — a precedent for foreign proselytes worshiping at Pentecost in Acts 2:10.

In Matthew 23:15, Jesus rebukes Pharisees for making proselytes — showing the same category of converts present at Pentecost in Acts 2:10.

Mark 15:21 Historical context

Mark 15:21 introduces Simon of Cyrene, a man from this same region, present in Jerusalem at Passover.