Acts 2:33

Therefore being by the right hand of God exalted, and having received of the Father the promise of the Holy Ghost, he hath shed forth this, which ye now see and hear.

Cross-reference

Acts 2:17 Prophetic fulfillment

Acts 2:17 quotes Joel's prophecy of Spirit outpouring; Acts 2:33 declares that Jesus has poured out the Spirit, fulfilling Joel.

Acts 2:38 Parallel

Acts 2:38 promises the gift of the Spirit to those who repent, as a result of the outpouring described in Acts 2:33.

Acts 2:39 Parallel

Acts 2:39 extends the promise of the Spirit to all whom God calls, expanding on the outpouring in Acts 2:33.

Acts 1:4 Prophetic fulfillment

Acts 1:4 records Jesus' command to wait for the promised Spirit — here the promise is fulfilled.

Acts 10:45 Parallel

Acts 10:45 shows the Spirit poured out on Gentiles, fulfilling the promise tied to Jesus' exaltation in Acts 2:33.

Acts 5:31 Parallel

Acts 5:31 repeats the same exaltation to God's right hand, adding that Jesus is Prince and Savior who grants repentance and forgiveness.

Acts 3:13 Parallel

Acts 3:13 echoes the same theme of Jesus being glorified by God — reinforcing the exaltation mentioned in Acts 2:33.

Acts 4:33 Parallel

Acts 4:33 shows the result of the Spirit's outpouring in Acts 2:33 — apostles testify with power and grace.

John 16:7–15 Prophetic fulfillment

John 16:7-15 describes the Spirit's future work (convicting, guiding); Acts 2:33 is the event of the Spirit's coming that enables that work.

1 Peter 3:22 directly parallels the exaltation: gone into heaven, at God's right hand, all powers subject.

John 17:5 Parallel

In John 17:5, Jesus prays for the glory he had before creation — here that glory is realized in his exaltation and reception of the Spirit.

Romans 5:5 Parallel

Romans 5:5 speaks of God's love poured into hearts through the Spirit given to us, echoing the outpouring in Acts 2:33.

Ephesians 1:20-23 expands on the same exaltation, adding Christ's headship over the church and all things under his feet.

In Ephesians 4:8, Paul quotes Psalm 68:18 to connect Christ's ascension with giving gifts, echoing the Spirit's outpouring from the exalted Jesus here.

Philippians 2:9-11 echoes this exaltation, emphasizing the universal homage and the name above every name.

Titus 3:6 Parallel

Titus 3:6 directly echoes the language of the Holy Spirit being 'poured out on us generously through Jesus Christ,' reinforcing the same event.

Hebrews 1:2-4 describes Christ's session at the right hand, highlighting his superiority over angels as Son.

Hebrews 10:12 connects the session to Christ's once-for-all sacrifice, the basis for the Spirit's outpouring.

In 1 Peter 1:21, God gives Christ glory, which anchors our faith — matching the glory he receives here.

John 14:26 Allusion

John 14:26 promises the Spirit sent by the Father in Jesus' name; Acts 2:33 reveals Jesus receiving from the Father and pouring out the Spirit.

John 14:16 Prophetic fulfillment

John 14:16 records Jesus' promise of another Advocate; Acts 2:33 shows that promise fulfilled as Jesus pours out the Spirit from the Father.

John 15:26 Allusion

John 15:26 says Jesus will send the Spirit from the Father; Acts 2:33 shows Jesus having received the Spirit from the Father and pouring it out.

John 7:39 Prophetic fulfillment

John 7:39 explains the Spirit was not yet given because Jesus was not glorified; Acts 2:33 shows that glorification has now occurred, enabling the outpouring.

John 7:38-39 prophesies the Spirit after Jesus' glorification — here the glorified Jesus pours out the Spirit.

Luke 24:49 Prophetic fulfillment

Luke 24:49 promises the Father's gift of power — here Jesus pours out the Spirit as promised.

Mark 16:19 Parallel

Mark 16:19 describes Jesus ascending and sitting at God's right hand—identical to the exaltation event in Acts 2:33.

Matthew 28:18 records Jesus receiving all authority after resurrection—the same exalted status that enables him to pour out the Spirit.

Isaiah 52:13 Prophetic fulfillment

Isaiah 52:13 predicts the servant will be raised and highly exalted—directly fulfilled in Jesus' exaltation in Acts 2:33.

Psalm 68:18 Allusion

Psalm 68:18 portrays God ascending and receiving gifts, which Paul explicitly connects to Christ's ascension and the giving of the Spirit in Acts 2:33.

1 Peter 1:12 identifies the Holy Spirit as sent from heaven — the same Spirit Jesus poured out in Acts, now preached to believers.

Hebrews 1:3 Parallel

Hebrews 1:3 places Jesus at the right hand of the Majesty — the same exalted position from which he pours the Spirit in Acts.

Isaiah 32:15 Prophetic fulfillment

Isaiah 32:15 prophesies the Spirit being poured from on high, directly fulfilled when Jesus pours out the Spirit at Pentecost.

Isaiah 44:3 Allusion

Isaiah 44:3 promises God pouring His Spirit on descendants, echoed in the Pentecost outpouring initiated by the exalted Christ.

Ezekiel 39:29 explicitly says God will pour out His Spirit on Israel, a clear prophecy fulfilled in Christ's outpouring at Pentecost.

In Ephesians 1:13, believers receive the same promised Holy Spirit that Jesus poured out in Acts — sealing them upon belief.

Galatians 3:14 Prophetic fulfillment

Galatians 3:14 states the promised Spirit comes through Christ — Acts 2:33 shows that promise fulfilled at Pentecost.

2 Corinthians 3:8 speaks of the glorious ministry of the Spirit — Acts 2:33 shows its inauguration at Pentecost.

Joel 2:28 Citation

Joel 2:28 is the direct source Peter quotes in Acts 2:17-21, predicting the outpouring of the Spirit on all people.

Zechariah 12:10 prophesies a spirit of grace poured out and looking on the pierced one, connecting to Jesus' crucifixion and Pentecost.

Luke 3:16 Prophetic fulfillment

Luke 3:16 predicts Jesus will baptize with the Holy Spirit — Acts 2:33 shows this promise fulfilled at Pentecost.

John 14:12 Related theme

John 14:12 promises greater works because Jesus goes to the Father — Acts 2:33 shows the Spirit poured out from the exalted Son, enabling those works.

Psalm 118:22 depicts the rejected stone becoming cornerstone—a pattern of rejection and exaltation that Jesus fulfills.

Isaiah 53:12 speaks of the servant pouring out his life and being exalted—paralleling Jesus' exaltation and pouring of the Spirit.

Ephesians 4:10 describes Christ's ascension to fill all things — the same exalted position from which he pours the Spirit in Acts.

Romans 8:11 Parallel

Romans 8:11 ties the Spirit to Jesus' resurrection — Acts 2:33 shows the exalted Christ pouring out that same Spirit.

Hebrews 2:9 Parallel

Hebrews 2:9 shows Jesus crowned with glory after suffering — the same exaltation that leads him to pour out the Spirit in Acts.

Psalm 118:16 celebrates the LORD's right hand doing mighty things—the same right hand where Jesus is exalted.

1 Thessalonians 1:5 shows the Spirit's power in preaching — the same Spirit Jesus poured out in Acts, now at work in the gospel.

Hebrews 2:4 Parallel

Hebrews 2:4 confirms the Spirit's gifts distributed by God's will — the same outpouring Jesus initiated in Acts as evidence of salvation.