Acts 21:39

But Paul said, I am a man which am a Jew of Tarsus, a city in Cilicia, a citizen of no mean city: and, I beseech thee, suffer me to speak unto the people.

Cross-reference

Acts 21:37 Historical context

In Acts 21:37, the commander is surprised Paul speaks Greek; his Tarsus origin here explains that fluency.

Acts 9:11 Parallel

Acts 9:11 confirms Paul's origin in Tarsus, directly supporting his claim here.

Acts 9:30 Historical context

Acts 9:30 shows Paul being sent to Tarsus, reinforcing his statement that Tarsus is his hometown.

Acts 22:3 Parallel

Acts 22:3 repeats Paul's claim of being born in Tarsus of Cilicia, a nearly identical detail.

Acts 23:34 Historical context

Acts 23:34 has the governor learn Paul is from Cilicia, confirming the province he names here.

Acts 11:25 Historical context

In Acts 11:25, Barnabas goes to Tarsus to find Saul, establishing Tarsus as Paul's hometown, consistent with his claim here.

Acts 15:41 Historical context

Acts 15:41 shows Paul strengthening churches in Cilicia, his home region, giving context to his origin.

Galatians 1:21 Historical context

In Galatians 1:21, Paul's later ministry in Syria and Cilicia confirms his roots in Tarsus of Cilicia, linking his birthplace to his missionary region.