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 Parallel

Acts 15:13 features James speaking at the Jerusalem Council, same leader Paul visits here. Consistent role as key authority.

Acts 12:17 Historical context

Acts 12:17 identifies the same James — the brother of Jesus, leader of the Jerusalem church — whom Paul visits here.

Acts 15:2 Parallel

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 Parallel

Acts 15:6 describes apostles and elders gathering, including James. This scene echoes that leadership structure.

Acts 15:23 Historical context

Acts 15:23 records the letter from apostles and elders, with James among them. Reinforces his role in church governance.

Acts 24:11 Historical context

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 Historical context

Galatians 1:19 identifies James as the Lord's brother, the same figure Paul meets here. Confirms his identity.

Galatians 2:9 Historical context

Galatians 2:9 calls James a pillar of the church, same leader Paul visits. Highlights his prominent role.

James 1:1 Historical context

James 1:1 introduces the epistle's author, traditionally James the Lord's brother, same person Paul meets. Consistent identity.

Galatians 2:12 Historical context

Galatians 2:12 recalls men from James influencing Peter's separation from Gentiles, providing background to tensions Paul addresses in his report.