Acts 24:14

But this I confess unto thee, that after the way which they call heresy, so worship I the God of my fathers, believing all things which are written in the law and in the prophets:

Cross-references

Acts 24:5 Historical context

Acts 24:5 calls Paul's movement a 'sect'—the same label Paul acknowledges here. Both from the same trial.

Acts 19:23 Parallel

Acts 19:23 also uses 'the Way' for the Christian movement—same term Paul uses here. Strong thematic link.

Acts 9:2 Parallel

Acts 9:2 shows Saul persecuting 'the Way' — now Paul confesses that same Way, highlighting his transformation.

Acts 28:23 Parallel

Acts 28:23 shows Paul in Rome still using the Law and Prophets to testify about Jesus, reinforcing his consistent practice.

Acts 7:32 Parallel

In Acts 7:32, Stephen quotes the exact phrase 'God of your fathers' from Exodus, showing the continuity Paul later claims in his defense.

Acts 26:22 Parallel

In Acts 26:22, Paul says he says nothing but what the prophets and Moses said — directly paralleling his belief in the Law and Prophets.

Acts 5:30 Parallel

In Acts 5:30, Peter uses the same 'God of our fathers' title, affirming the resurrection — reinforcing Paul's claim to worship the ancestral God.

Acts 22:14 Parallel

In Acts 22:14, Ananias tells Paul 'the God of our fathers appointed you' — directly tying Paul's commission to the God he now worships.

Acts 22:4 Parallel

In Acts 22:4, Paul uses the same term 'the Way' for the Christian movement he once persecuted.

In Acts 3:22-24, Peter cites Moses and the prophets foretelling Christ — exemplifying what Paul means by believing the Law and Prophets.

Acts 28:22 Parallel

In Acts 28:22, the Roman Jews call the Christian movement a sect spoken against, matching Paul's description.

Acts 26:5 Parallel

In Acts 26:5, Paul mentions his Pharisaic background, consistent with his adherence to the Law and Prophets.

Acts 10:43 Parallel

In Acts 10:43, Peter says all prophets bear witness to Christ — reinforcing Paul's claim that the prophets are central to his faith.

Acts 13:15 Historical context

Acts 13:15 describes synagogue reading of the Law and Prophets, the very Scriptures Paul says he believes.

Romans 3:21 Parallel

In Romans 3:21, Paul says the Law and Prophets bear witness to God's righteousness apart from law, echoing his own belief.

1 Peter 1:11 Related theme

1 Peter 1:11 explains that the Spirit of Christ predicted sufferings and glories through the prophets, linking Paul's belief to Christ-centered prophecy.

In 1 Chronicles 29:18, David prays to 'the God of our fathers' — Paul uses the same title, linking his worship to Israel's heritage.

John 5:39–47 Related theme

John 5:39-47 emphasizes that the Scriptures testify of Jesus and that believing Moses leads to believing in Christ, which underlies Paul's confession.

Luke 24:44 Related theme

Luke 24:44 has Jesus declaring that everything written about him in the Law, Prophets, and Psalms must be fulfilled, confirming Paul's faith in those writings.

Luke 24:27 Related theme

Luke 24:27 depicts Jesus interpreting all Scriptures concerning himself, validating Paul's belief that the Law and Prophets point to Christ.

Luke 16:29 Parallel

In Luke 16:29, Abraham says they have Moses and the Prophets — the same OT revelation Paul affirms he believes.

Matthew 10:32 commands confessing Christ before men — Paul openly does this before the governor, showing obedience.

Exodus 3:15 Allusion

Exodus 3:15 is the original revelation of 'the God of your fathers' — Paul's phrase echoes the covenant name given to Moses.

Psalm 119:46 resolves to speak God's testimonies before kings — Paul fulfills this by confessing his faith before Felix.

John 1:45 Parallel

In John 1:45, Philip says Moses and the Prophets wrote about Jesus — the one Paul's faith in the OT points to.

Revelation 19:10 Related theme

Revelation 19:10 states that the testimony of Jesus is the spirit of prophecy, showing the ultimate focus of the prophets Paul believes.

1 Cor 11:19 uses the same Greek word 'hairesis' for factions—Paul's movement is labeled a sect, yet he sees it as genuine.

Gal 5:20 lists 'divisions' (haireseis) as sinful, but Paul's movement is called a sect—contrast between sinful divisions and the true Way.

In 2 Timothy 1:3, Paul says he serves God as his ancestors did — a parallel theme of continuity with ancestral faith.

Titus 3:10 Parallel

Titus 3:10 warns against a divisive person (hairetikon)—the same term used to accuse Paul, but Paul is not such a person.

2 Peter 2:1 Contrast

2 Peter 2:1 warns against destructive heresies (haireseis)—same word for Paul's movement, but his is true, not heretical.

2 Peter 2:2 Parallel

2 Peter 2:2 warns that 'the way of truth' will be blasphemed—same metaphor for the Christian faith Paul follows.