Acts 21:11 gives Agabus' specific prophecy of Paul being bound — the imprisonment foretold generally in Acts 20:23.

Acts 9:16 prophesies Paul's suffering for Christ's name — the imprisonment and afflictions in Acts 20:23 fulfill that.

Acts 21:33 records Paul's actual arrest and binding, directly fulfilling the imprisonment the Spirit warned of in this verse.

Acts 21:4 shows disciples through the Spirit urging Paul not to go to Jerusalem — the same Spirit warns of affliction in Acts 20:23.

Acts 14:22 teaches that Christians must enter God's kingdom through many tribulations — Paul's specific afflictions exemplify this.

2 Timothy 3:11 recounts past persecutions in Antioch, Iconium, and Lystra, confirming the pattern of suffering Paul expects.

1 Corinthians 15:31 has Paul declaring 'I die every day'—matching the constant threat of imprisonment and affliction he expects.

In John 16:13, Jesus promises the Spirit will declare things to come—here that promise is fulfilled as the Spirit warns Paul of future suffering.

Luke 22:33 has Peter declaring readiness for prison and death — mirroring Paul's own declaration of willingness to be bound.

Luke 9:24 echoes the same paradox as Matthew 16:25: saving life by losing it — Paul embodies this by facing death.

Matthew 16:25 says losing life for Christ finds it — Paul's readiness to lose his life in chains reflects this paradox.

Matthew 10:28 teaches not to fear those who kill the body — Paul's willingness to face affliction shows he fears only God.

Ezekiel 3:25 describes the prophet bound with cords by God's will — akin to Paul being bound by the Spirit and facing literal bonds.

2 Corinthians 11:23 recounts Paul's many imprisonments—confirming the pattern of suffering the Spirit warned him about.

Philippians 1:7 shows that Paul's imprisonment (foretold in Acts) became a shared grace with believers who partook in his defense.

Philippians 1:13 reveals that Paul's chains, predicted in Acts, actually advanced the gospel throughout the guard.

Romans 8:35 assures that no tribulation can separate us from Christ—giving theological context to the afflictions Paul faces.

2 Corinthians 4:17 calls afflictions 'light momentary' that lead to eternal glory—offering perspective on the suffering ahead.

2 Corinthians 6:4 lists afflictions as part of apostolic ministry—aligning with the Spirit's testimony that Paul will endure them.

1 Thessalonians 3:3 says believers are destined for afflictions — Paul's warning in Acts 20:23 matches that destiny.

Psalm 119:157 speaks of many persecutors yet not swerving from God's testimonies — echoing Paul's perseverance under affliction.