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
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.
In Acts 28:31, Paul boldly proclaims the kingdom in Rome, the very testimony promised in Acts 23:11.
In Acts 28:30, Paul is in Rome under house arrest, fulfilling the promise that he would testify there.
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 repeats the promise that Paul must stand before Caesar — fulfilling the same assurance from Acts 23:11.
Acts 27:23 has an angel standing by Paul and assuring him not to fear — a parallel divine visitation.
In Acts 27:22, Paul later uses the same command 'take heart' to encourage sailors, mirroring the Lord's encouragement to him.
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 records the Lord speaking to Paul in a vision, saying 'Do not be afraid' — a similar direct encouragement.
Acts 26:16 recounts Jesus' original commission to Paul as a witness, echoing the same calling reaffirmed in Acts 23:11.
Acts 27:1 describes Paul setting sail for Italy, beginning the journey to Rome that Jesus promised in Acts 23:11.
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 shows Paul beginning his defense before Felix, directly continuing the 'testified in Jerusalem' part of Jesus' promise.
Acts 28:16 records Paul's arrival in Rome, the ultimate fulfillment of Jesus' promise that he would testify there.
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 has Paul declaring he stands testifying — a direct outworking of the testimony Jesus said he would give in Jerusalem.
In Acts 27:22, the promise that no lives will be lost echoes the Lord's earlier assurance that Paul would reach Rome safely.
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.
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.
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.