Acts 26:24 records Festus interrupting Paul's defense and calling him mad—reacting to the story of his past persecution.

Acts 26:25 shows Paul refuting Festus's charge of madness, affirming the truth of his persecution account.

Acts 22:19 is Paul's own parallel account: he imprisoned and beat believers in synagogues, matching this description.

In Acts 9:13, Ananias reports believers' fear of Paul because of the evil he did to saints — matching exactly what Paul confesses here.

Acts 13:45 shows Paul later facing opposition in synagogues — a reversal of his earlier role as persecutor.

Acts 18:6 records Jews reviling Paul in a synagogue — contrasting with his former persecution of Christians there.

Matthew 10:17 records Jesus' prophecy that disciples would be flogged in synagogues — exactly what Paul did to them.

Mark 3:28 assures that all blasphemies are forgivable — a promise covering those Paul forced to blaspheme.

Mark 13:9 similarly predicts being beaten in synagogues — Paul's persecution fulfilled this warning.

Luke 21:12 prophesies persecution and delivery to synagogues — Paul's actions are a direct fulfillment.

Leviticus 24:16 commands death for blaspheming God's name—the very sin Paul forced Christians to commit, highlighting the irony of his persecution.

In Hebrews 10:29, the severe judgment for those who trample Christ and outrage the Spirit contrasts with Paul forcing believers to commit that blasphemy.

James 2:7 asks if the rich blaspheme the honorable name—exactly what Paul compelled Christians to do—showing the same sin.

Revelation 2:9 mentions slander from those claiming to be Jews — Paul was once a persecutor in synagogues, showing the ongoing conflict from Jewish opponents.