Acts 23:11

And the night following the Lord stood by him, and said, Be of good cheer, Paul: for as thou hast testified of me in Jerusalem, so must thou bear witness also at Rome.

Cross-reference

Acts 19:21 Historical context

In Acts 19:21, Paul resolved to see Rome after Jerusalem — the Lord now confirms that plan, turning Paul's intention into a divine appointment.

Acts 28:31 Prophetic fulfillment

In Acts 28:31, Paul boldly proclaims the kingdom in Rome, the very testimony promised in Acts 23:11.

Acts 28:30 Prophetic fulfillment

In Acts 28:30, Paul is in Rome under house arrest, fulfilling the promise that he would testify there.

Acts 28:23–28 Prophetic fulfillment

In Acts 28:23-28, Paul preaches in Rome to Jews with mixed response — fulfilling the Lord's promise here that he would testify in Rome.

Acts 27:24 Prophetic fulfillment

Acts 27:24 repeats the promise that Paul must stand before Caesar — fulfilling the same assurance from Acts 23:11.

Acts 27:23 Parallel

Acts 27:23 has an angel standing by Paul and assuring him not to fear — a parallel divine visitation.

Acts 27:22 Parallel

In Acts 27:22, Paul later uses the same command 'take heart' to encourage sailors, mirroring the Lord's encouragement to him.

Acts 22:18 Contrast

In Acts 22:18, the Lord told Paul to leave Jerusalem because they would reject him — contrast with the new commission here: testify in Jerusalem and then go to Rome.

Acts 18:9 Parallel

Acts 18:9 records the Lord speaking to Paul in a vision, saying 'Do not be afraid' — a similar direct encouragement.

Acts 26:16 Parallel

Acts 26:16 recounts Jesus' original commission to Paul as a witness, echoing the same calling reaffirmed in Acts 23:11.

Acts 27:1 Prophetic fulfillment

Acts 27:1 describes Paul setting sail for Italy, beginning the journey to Rome that Jesus promised in Acts 23:11.

Acts 25:12 Prophetic fulfillment

Acts 25:12 records Paul's appeal to Caesar being granted, which sets the stage for his journey to Rome and fulfills Jesus' promise.

Acts 24:11 Historical context

Acts 24:11 shows Paul beginning his defense before Felix, directly continuing the 'testified in Jerusalem' part of Jesus' promise.

Acts 28:16 Prophetic fulfillment

Acts 28:16 records Paul's arrival in Rome, the ultimate fulfillment of Jesus' promise that he would testify there.

Acts 22:15 Parallel

In Acts 22:15, Ananias tells Paul he will be a witness — Acts 23:11 reaffirms that witness will extend to Rome.

Acts 26:22 Prophetic fulfillment

Acts 26:22 has Paul declaring he stands testifying — a direct outworking of the testimony Jesus said he would give in Jerusalem.

Acts 27:25 Parallel

In Acts 27:22, the promise that no lives will be lost echoes the Lord's earlier assurance that Paul would reach Rome safely.

Acts 20:22 Historical context

In Acts 20:22, Paul goes to Jerusalem constrained by the Spirit, not knowing the outcome — here the Lord reveals the next step: Rome, showing God's guidance unfolding step by step.

Romans 1:15 Related theme

In Romans 1:15, Paul says he is eager to preach in Rome — this shows his desire aligns with the Lord's command here, confirming his calling.

Philippians 1:13 Prophetic fulfillment

In Philippians 1:13, Paul's imprisonment in Rome advances the gospel — demonstrating the result of his testimony promised here.

In 2 Timothy 4:17, Paul recalls the same 'Lord stood by me' strengthening him for testimony, echoing the promise in Acts 23:11.