Acts 20:26

Wherefore I take you to record this day, that I am pure from the blood of all men.

Cross-reference

Acts 18:6 Parallel

In Acts 18:6, Paul uses the same 'innocent of your blood' phrase when turning from Jews to Gentiles — a direct parallel.

In 1 Thessalonians 2:10-12, Paul similarly asserts blameless conduct and fatherly care — reinforcing his claim of innocence of their blood.

2 Corinthians 1:12 boasts of a clear conscience in conduct; Paul here declares innocence before the elders—same theme of integrity.

Ezekiel 3:18-21 gives the watchman principle: failing to warn makes one guilty of blood — Paul claims he has fulfilled that duty.

In Ezekiel 33:2-9, the watchman metaphor is repeated: Paul's declaration echoes the prophet's duty to warn.

Ezekiel 33:4 puts blood on the hearer who ignores the warning. Paul's innocence shifts responsibility to the hearer.

In 1 Timothy 4:16, Paul urges perseverance in teaching to save oneself and hearers — the same principle underlies Paul's innocence claim here.

In Matthew 10:14, Jesus instructs disciples to shake off dust as a testimony — a symbolic release of responsibility parallel to Paul's declaration.

In Ezekiel 33:9, the watchman who warns the wicked is innocent of their blood — Paul applies this same principle to his ministry.

Ezekiel 33:8 warns that failure to speak brings guilt. Paul has spoken, so he is guiltless — the positive side of the same principle.

Ezekiel 33:7 appoints a watchman to give warning. Paul has fulfilled that role, so he is innocent.

Ezekiel 3:19 promises that warning the righteous saves your own life. Paul's 'innocent of blood' directly applies this watchman principle.

Ezekiel 3:11 commands speaking whether they listen or not. Paul's innocence is based on having done exactly that.

Jeremiah 42:19 has the prophet say 'I have admonished you this day.' Paul echoes this exact claim of having given full warning, clearing his conscience.

Jeremiah 42:21 notes the people's disobedience after the warning. Paul's innocence stands even if they reject — the warning still given.

Joshua 2:19 Parallel

In Joshua 2:19, Rahab is told that anyone leaving her house bears their own blood — the same idiom Paul uses to declare his innocence of their blood.

Job 16:19 Allusion

Job 16:19 appeals to a heavenly witness; Paul declares innocence before God, echoing that same appeal to a witness.