Acts 21:18
And the day following Paul went in with us unto James; and all the elders were present.
Cross-reference
Acts 15:13 features James speaking at the Jerusalem Council, same leader Paul visits here. Consistent role as key authority.
Acts 12:17 identifies the same James — the brother of Jesus, leader of the Jerusalem church — whom Paul visits here.
Acts 15:2 shows Paul going to Jerusalem elders for a council; here he again reports to James and elders. Similar pattern of consultation.
Acts 15:6 describes apostles and elders gathering, including James. This scene echoes that leadership structure.
Acts 15:23 records the letter from apostles and elders, with James among them. Reinforces his role in church governance.
Acts 24:11 provides the timeline for Paul's visit to Jerusalem, about 12 days before his defense, setting the context for this meeting.
Galatians 1:19 identifies James as the Lord's brother, the same figure Paul meets here. Confirms his identity.
Galatians 2:9 calls James a pillar of the church, same leader Paul visits. Highlights his prominent role.
James 1:1 introduces the epistle's author, traditionally James the Lord's brother, same person Paul meets. Consistent identity.
Galatians 2:12 recalls men from James influencing Peter's separation from Gentiles, providing background to tensions Paul addresses in his report.