Acts 20:21

Testifying both to the Jews, and also to the Greeks, repentance toward God, and faith toward our Lord Jesus Christ.

Cross-reference

Acts 20:24 Parallel

Acts 20:24 reveals Paul's commitment to testify to the gospel of grace, the same ministry he describes in v21.

Acts 18:4 Historical context

In Acts 18:4, Paul reasons in the synagogue persuading both Jews and Greeks — the same dual audience and message as here.

Acts 17:30 Parallel

In Acts 17:30, God commands all people everywhere to repent — the same universal call to repentance that Paul summarizes here.

Acts 16:31 Related theme

Acts 16:31 summarizes the core of Paul's message: 'Believe in the Lord Jesus, and you will be saved.'

Acts 13:39 Related theme

Acts 13:39 adds that believers are freed from the law, showing the justification Paul's faith message accomplishes.

Acts 13:38 Related theme

Acts 13:38 proclaims forgiveness through Jesus, aligning with Paul's testimony of faith in Christ.

Acts 11:18 Parallel

In Acts 11:18, the church marvels that God granted repentance to the Gentiles — confirming the universal repentance Paul testifies to.

Acts 10:43 Related theme

Acts 10:43 confirms that faith in Jesus brings forgiveness, directly supporting the faith element Paul testifies.

Acts 3:19 Parallel

In Acts 3:19, Peter urges repentance and turning to God for refreshing — directly echoing the repentance toward God Paul proclaims.

Acts 28:23 Parallel

Acts 28:23 depicts Paul testifying to the kingdom of God from morning to evening, reinforcing his consistent witness.

Acts 26:20 Parallel

In Acts 26:20, Paul recounts preaching repentance and turning to God to Jews and Gentiles — a direct parallel to his testimony here.

Acts 2:38 Parallel

In Acts 2:38, Peter calls for repentance and baptism in Jesus' name — the same core call to repentance and faith Paul testifies to.

Acts 14:1 Parallel

Acts 14:1 records Paul preaching in Iconium to both Jews and Greeks who believed — directly parallel to his testimony here.

Acts 19:10 Historical context

In Acts 19:10, the same 'both Jews and Greeks' phrase shows Paul's widespread preaching in Ephesus — the context for his testimony of repentance and faith here.

Acts 18:5 Parallel

Acts 18:5 shows Paul testifying to Jews that Jesus is the Christ—a specific instance of his broader testimony.

Acts 2:40 Parallel

Acts 2:40 shows Peter urgently testifying and exhorting—a parallel apostolic witness to repentance and salvation.

Acts 8:25 Parallel

Acts 8:25 records Peter and John testifying and preaching the word, similar to Paul's testimony to Jews and Greeks.

Romans 1:16 Parallel

Romans 1:16 presents the gospel as power for salvation to everyone who believes, first Jew then Greek—the same audience and emphasis on faith.

Romans 3:22–26 Related theme

Romans 3:22-26 explains justification through faith in Christ's atoning sacrifice, giving theological depth to the faith Paul testified about.

Romans 4:24 Related theme

Romans 4:24 connects righteousness imputed to those who believe in the resurrected Jesus, echoing the faith in our Lord Jesus Christ.

Romans 5:1 Related theme

Romans 5:1 shows the result of faith—peace with God through Christ, a direct consequence of the repentance and faith Paul proclaimed.

Romans 10:9 Related theme

Romans 10:9 ties salvation to confessing Jesus as Lord and believing in his resurrection, aligning with the faith Paul preached.

Galatians 2:16 Related theme

Galatians 2:16 emphasizes justification by faith in Christ, not works, which is central to the faith Paul testified about in Acts 20:21.

Galatians 2:20 Related theme

Galatians 2:16 again reinforces that a person is justified by faith in Jesus, the same core of Paul's testimony to Jews and Greeks.

Galatians 3:22 Related theme

In Galatians 3:22, Scripture confines all under sin so the promise comes by faith in Jesus Christ, reinforcing the faith in Christ Paul testifies to.

1 John 5:1 Related theme

1 John 5:1 states that whoever believes Jesus is the Christ is born of God, directly supporting Paul's call to faith in Christ.

1 John 5:5 Related theme

1 John 5:5 declares that the one who believes Jesus is the Son of God overcomes the world, echoing the faith in Christ Paul preaches.

In 1 John 5:11-13, eternal life is explicitly given through faith in God's Son, reinforcing the 'faith in our Lord Jesus Christ' Paul testifies to.

John 3:36 Related theme

John 3:36 contrasts belief and unbelief, reinforcing the importance of faith in Christ for eternal life as in Paul's message.

John 3:15–18 Related theme

John 3:15-18 expands on the promise of eternal life through belief in Christ, directly echoing the faith element in Paul's testimony.

Luke 24:47 Parallel

Luke 24:47 echoes the commission to proclaim repentance and forgiveness to all nations, matching Paul's message.

Matthew 3:2 Parallel

Matthew 3:2 records John the Baptist's call to repent — the same foundational message Paul now proclaims to all.

Matthew 4:17 shows Jesus preaching repentance — Paul continues this same gospel call to both Jews and Greeks.

Mark 1:15 Parallel

Mark 1:15 summarizes Jesus' gospel as 'repent and believe' — Paul echoes this twofold call in his testimony.

Matthew 21:32 pairs repentance and belief in John's message — the exact two elements Paul testifies about.

John 20:31 Related theme

John 20:31 states the Gospel's purpose: that believing in Jesus brings life, mirroring the faith Paul preached to Jews and Greeks.

Psalm 22:27 Related theme

Psalm 22:27 foretells all nations turning to the Lord, matching Paul's universal call to repentance toward God.

Luke 5:32 Parallel

Luke 5:32 explicitly states Jesus came to call sinners to repentance — the very message Paul testifies to.

Hebrews 6:1 Parallel

In Hebrews 6:1, repentance from dead works and faith toward God are foundational — directly parallel to the core message Paul testifies to here.

In Matthew 9:13, Jesus declares he came to call sinners — the same call to repentance Paul testifies to.

2 Corinthians 7:10 Related theme

2 Corinthians 7:10 distinguishes godly repentance leading to salvation from worldly grief, deepening understanding of true repentance.

Romans 2:9 Contrast

In Romans 2:9, Paul applies the same 'Jew first and Greek' pattern to judgment — a parallel universal scope but with a different outcome from the repentance here.

Romans 2:4 Related theme

Romans 2:4 reveals that God's kindness leads to repentance, explaining the motivation behind Paul's call.

In 2 Corinthians 7:9, Paul rejoices over their repentance — the same repentance toward God he testifies to here, seen in action.

Mark 2:17 Related theme

Mark 2:17 presents Jesus as a doctor for sinners — parallels the call to repentance Paul preaches.

In Ezekiel 18:30-32, God calls Israel to repent and turn from sin — the same repentance toward God Paul testifies to Jews and Greeks.

2 Timothy 2:25 Related theme

2 Timothy 2:25 shows repentance is granted by God and leads to knowledge of truth, highlighting divine role.

Hebrews 11:1 Related theme

Hebrews 11:1 defines faith as assurance and conviction, clarifying the faith Paul urges.

Ezekiel 18:27 Related theme

Ezekiel 18:27 describes a wicked person turning from sin to righteousness — an OT picture of repentance echoed here.

Romans 1:14 Parallel

In Romans 1:14, Paul declares his obligation to Greeks and barbarians, mirroring the universal scope of his testimony to both groups.

2 Kings 17:13 Related theme

2 Kings 17:13 records God calling Israel to turn from evil ways, paralleling the repentance toward God Paul testifies to.