In Acts 26:23, Paul summarizes that Christ would suffer, rise, and proclaim light to both Jews and Gentiles, expanding on the commission given in verse 18.

Acts 2:38 ties repentance and baptism to forgiveness of sins, directly matching the forgiveness promised here.

Acts 3:19 echoes the call to turn and repent for forgiveness—linking repentance directly to sins being blotted out, as here turning from darkness brings forgiveness.

Acts 5:31 identifies Jesus as the giver of repentance and forgiveness—the same dual gift described here: turning and receiving forgiveness.

In Acts 9:17, Ananias is sent to restore Paul's physical sight, paralleling the spiritual eye‑opening mission of Acts 26:18.

In Acts 9:18, the literal scales falling from Paul's eyes symbolize the transformation he proclaims in Acts 26:18.

Acts 10:43 connects faith in Jesus directly to forgiveness of sins—the same forgiveness received here through faith in me.

Acts 13:38 proclaims forgiveness through Jesus—the same forgiveness announced here as available through faith in me.

Acts 13:47 quotes Isaiah 49:6, declaring Paul and Barnabas a light to the Gentiles, echoing the same commission to open eyes and turn from darkness.

Acts 15:9 explicitly says God cleansed hearts by faith, directly parallel to the sanctification by faith in Acts 26:18.

Acts 20:32 uses identical language: 'inheritance among those who are sanctified,' directly paralleling the commission in Acts 26:18.

Acts 9:35 records people turning to the Lord — a concrete example of the turning from darkness Paul was commissioned to bring.

Acts 11:21 shows many turning to the Lord through the early church — the same turning from darkness that Paul's commission aims for.

Acts 20:24 expresses Paul's dedication to the very ministry described in his commission — testifying to the gospel that opens eyes.

Acts 22:21 explicitly sends Paul to the Gentiles, specifying the audience of the eye-opening mission described in Acts 26:18.

Acts 28:28 declares that God's salvation is sent to the Gentiles — the fulfillment of the commission Paul received in Acts 26:18.

Acts 13:39 adds that faith in Jesus frees believers from what the law could not—echoing the sanctification by faith here.

Isaiah 35:5 prophesies opening blind eyes—Paul's commission to open spiritual eyes fulfills this messianic hope.

Isaiah 42:7 describes the Servant opening blind eyes and freeing prisoners from darkness—directly echoed in Paul's mission to turn people from darkness to light.

Isaiah 49:6 declares the Servant a light to the Gentiles — the OT foundation for Paul's mission to open eyes and bring salvation to the ends of the earth.

Luke 1:79 describes giving light to those in darkness and shadow of death — a direct parallel to the turning from darkness to light in Paul's commission.

In Luke 2:32, Simeon declares Jesus as light for revelation to Gentiles — the same light Paul is sent to bring.

In Luke 4:18, Jesus announces his anointing to give sight to the blind and liberty—the same mission Paul continues in Acts 26:18.

Luke 11:22 depicts Christ as the stronger one who overpowers Satan, enabling the deliverance from his power described here.

Luke 24:47 commands proclaiming repentance and forgiveness in Jesus' name to all nations—the very mission Paul is sent on here.

John 1:4-9 identifies Jesus as the true light that enlightens everyone — the source of the light Paul proclaims.

John 8:12 declares Jesus the light of the world; following him means not walking in darkness — same promise as Paul's commission.

John 9:5 presents Jesus as light of the world while giving sight to the blind — mirrors Paul's opening of spiritual eyes.

In John 9:39, Jesus states he came so the blind may see—the same purpose behind Paul's commission to open eyes.

John 12:36 calls to believe in the light to become sons of light — the result Paul seeks in turning people to light.

Romans 5:1 says we are justified by faith and have peace with God — a close parallel to forgiveness and sanctification by faith.

Romans 5:2 speaks of obtaining access by faith into grace — directly parallel to receiving a place among the sanctified by faith.

In 1 Corinthians 1:30, Christ is our sanctification and redemption — directly echoing the forgiveness and sanctification here.

1 Corinthians 6:11 describes believers being washed, sanctified, and justified — directly echoing the forgiveness and sanctification by faith in Acts 26:18.

2 Corinthians 4:4 identifies Satan as blinding unbelievers, explaining the 'power of Satan' that Paul's commission overcomes by opening eyes.

2 Corinthians 4:6 describes God shining light in hearts, echoing the movement from darkness to light in Paul's commission.

Galatians 2:20 expands on 'faith in me' from Acts 26:18, describing the believer's identity as crucified with Christ and living by faith in Him.

Galatians 3:2 reinforces that receiving spiritual blessings (here the Spirit) comes through faith, just as Acts 26:18 says forgiveness and sanctification come by faith.

Galatians 3:14 connects the Gentile mission in Acts 26:18 to the Abrahamic blessing and the promise of the Spirit received through faith.

Ephesians 1:7 expands on forgiveness of sins through Christ’s redemption, matching the forgiveness granted in Acts 26:18.

Ephesians 1:11 speaks of obtaining an inheritance in Christ, which corresponds to the inheritance promised in Acts 26:18 to the sanctified.

Ephesians 1:11 speaks of obtaining an inheritance in Christ, corresponding to the inheritance promised in Acts 26:18 to the sanctified.

Ephesians 2:8 clarifies that the faith in Acts 26:18 is itself a gift of God's grace, not from human effort.

Ephesians 4:18 describes Gentiles as darkened in understanding and alienated from God — the state from which Paul's gospel rescues.

Ephesians 5:8 reminds believers they were once darkness but now are light — the transformation Paul's commission accomplishes.

In Colossians 1:12, this inheritance among the saints in light echoes the 'place among the sanctified' promised here — both emphasize God's qualifying work.

Colossians 1:13 uses the same 'domain of darkness' language, describing transfer into Christ's kingdom—direct parallel to this turning from darkness.

Colossians 1:14 similarly links redemption and forgiveness of sins, paralleling the forgiveness in Acts 26:18.

Hebrews 2:14 explains Christ's death destroys the devil who holds power of death, the foundation for freeing believers from Satan's power.

In Hebrews 9:15, Christ's death mediates the eternal inheritance and redemption from transgressions, grounding the forgiveness and inheritance here.

In 1 Peter 1:4, the inheritance is described as imperishable and kept in heaven, directly reflecting the inheritance promised here.

1 John 2:12 affirms that sins are forgiven for Christ’s name, directly corresponding to the forgiveness in Acts 26:18.

1 John 3:8 states Christ came to destroy the devil's works, which underlies the deliverance from Satan's power in this verse.

1 John 5:19 confirms the whole world lies under the evil one's power, the condition from which believers are rescued here.

Genesis 3:5 contrasts with Acts 26:18: the serpent's false promise of opened eyes leads to sin, while Paul's commission opens eyes to turn from darkness.

2 Kings 6:17 has Elisha praying that his servant's eyes be opened — the same phrase 'open their eyes' used here.

Job 33:30 speaks of being enlightened with the light of life after turning from the pit — mirrors the turning from darkness to light.

Psalm 119:130 says God's words 'give light' and understanding — the same enlightenment that opens eyes here.

Isaiah 49:9 proclaims release to prisoners and light to those in darkness — directly echoed in Acts 26:18's 'turn from darkness to light'.

Isaiah 61:1 announces opening of prison to captives — the same imagery Jesus applies spiritually, and Paul echoes in Acts 26:18 for opening eyes.

Matthew 9:13 has Jesus saying he came to call sinners, not the righteous — the same heart as Paul's commission to bring repentance and forgiveness to all.

In Luke 5:32, Jesus states his purpose to call sinners to repentance — the same turning from darkness Paul is commissioned to preach.

In Luke 7:22, Jesus lists physical healing of blindness as proof of his mission — paralleling the spiritual sight restoration in Paul's commission.

John 9:7 depicts physical sight restored, paralleling the spiritual eye-opening Paul is sent to accomplish — both involve divine intervention to see.

John 12:31 announces the casting out of Satan, the power from which Paul's converts are turned — the same spiritual enemy defeated.

John 12:46 states Jesus came as light to prevent remaining in darkness — directly echoing the 'darkness to light' transformation in Paul's commission.

John 16:11 declares the ruler of this world already judged, underlying the authority by which Paul calls people from Satan's power.

John 17:25 contrasts the world's ignorance with Jesus' knowledge of the Father — parallel to Paul's mission to open eyes to know God.

Romans 1:21 describes darkened hearts, vividly depicting the 'darkness' that Acts 26:18's commission aims to turn people from.

Romans 11:13 explicitly states Paul's apostleship to the Gentiles, matching the commission given in Acts 26:18.

Romans 15:16 speaks of Paul's priestly service and the Gentiles' sanctification, directly echoing the outcome of the mission in Acts 26:18.

In 2 Corinthians 5:20, Paul defines his role as Christ's ambassador — the same commission to reconcile sinners to God described here.

Galatians 1:16 recounts Paul's calling to preach Christ among the Gentiles — the identical mission outlined in this verse.

Galatians 2:8 confirms Paul's apostleship to the Gentiles — the very purpose for which he was sent in this commission.

Ephesians 3:2 refers to Paul's stewardship of grace for Gentiles — the same divine assignment detailed in this commission.

1 Thessalonians 1:9 describes turning from idols to God, mirroring the turning from darkness and Satan in Paul's commission.

1 Thessalonians 5:5 calls believers children of light, directly echoing the light/darkness transition in Paul's commission.

1 Timothy 2:7 affirms Paul's appointment as apostle and teacher to Gentiles, the very commission described in Acts 26:18.

2 Timothy 4:17 shows Paul proclaiming the message to Gentiles, fulfilling the commission in Acts 26:18.

Psalm 22:27 prophesies nations 'turning to the Lord' — the same conversion dynamic Paul proclaims to the Gentiles.

Numbers 22:31 shows God physically opening Balaam's eyes, paralleling the spiritual eye-opening in Acts 26:18 where God enables people to see truth.

In Psalm 146:8, the Lord gives sight to the blind, a physical blessing that prefigures the spiritual healing in Acts 26:18.

Isaiah 9:2 prophesies a great light for those in darkness — the same transformation Paul's commission aims to bring by turning people to light.

Isaiah 49:25 promises God will rescue captives, reinforcing the deliverance from Satan's power in Acts 26:18.

In Luke 11:34, the eye determines spiritual light or darkness — the same condition Paul's commission aims to heal by opening eyes.

1 Corinthians 5:5 involves handing a sinner to Satan for salvation, contrasting with Acts 26:18's turning from Satan's power to God.

Ephesians 1:18 prays for enlightened hearts to know hope and inheritance, matching the opened eyes and inheritance among sanctified in Acts 26:18.

Ephesians 5:14 calls awake from death to Christ's light, echoing the turn from darkness to light in Acts 26:18.

Ephesians 6:12 describes spiritual warfare against dark powers, echoing the 'power of Satan' and 'darkness' mentioned in this verse.

2 Timothy 2:26 speaks of escaping the devil's snare, echoing the deliverance from Satan's power mentioned here.

1 John 2:8 declares darkness passing and true light shining, aligning with the turn from darkness to light in Acts 26:18.

Revelation 12:9 identifies Satan as the deceiver, the same power from which believers turn in Acts 26:18.

Revelation 20:2 shows Satan's future binding, the ultimate victory that secures the deliverance from his power begun now.

Psalm 32:1 pronounces blessing on the forgiven person—the same forgiveness given here through faith in Christ.

Psalm 32:2 expands on forgiveness—the LORD not counting iniquity—mirroring the forgiveness of sins received here.

Psalm 51:13 shows David promising to teach sinners so they return to God — a pattern of repentance and forgiveness.

Isaiah 60:1-3 describes light rising over Zion and Gentiles coming to that light — similar to the turning from darkness to light in Paul's commission.

Matthew 4:16 applies Isaiah's prophecy to Jesus' Galilean ministry — people in darkness saw a great light, the same transformation Paul's commission brings.

In Matthew 20:34, Jesus physically opens blind eyes — a tangible sign of the spiritual illumination Paul is sent to bring.

In Mark 10:52, Bartimaeus receives physical sight through faith — mirroring the faith-based spiritual sight and forgiveness in Acts 26:18.

Luke 1:77 describes John's mission to give knowledge of salvation through forgiveness—the same forgiveness offered here through faith.

In Luke 18:43, the healed blind man follows Jesus and glorifies God — a physical enactment of the spiritual transformation Paul's commission produces.

In Luke 22:53, Jesus calls his arrest the 'power of darkness' — the same dark realm Paul's commission delivers people from.

Luke 24:45 shows Jesus opening minds to understand Scripture, analogous to opening eyes to turn from darkness in Paul's commission.

John 3:19 explains that people love darkness because their deeds are evil — the condition Paul's mission addresses.

John 12:35 warns to walk while you have the light lest darkness overtake — adds urgency to Paul's call to turn from darkness.

Romans 2:19 ironically mentions Jews as guides to the blind and light to darkness — a role that Acts 26:18 genuinely assigns to Paul.

Romans 4:7 quotes Psalm 32:1, blessing those forgiven—reinforcing that forgiveness by faith (as here) is a key gospel blessing.

Romans 8:17 identifies believers as heirs with Christ, aligning with the inheritance in Acts 26:18, but adds suffering as a condition.

Romans 10:14 explains the necessity of preachers for faith, which is the very role Paul receives in Acts 26:18 to open eyes and bring belief.

Romans 16:26 describes the gospel made known to all nations for obedience of faith, reflecting the universal scope and faith response in Acts 26:18.

2 Corinthians 6:14 asks what fellowship light has with darkness — contrasts with Paul's mission to separate people from darkness.

Ephesians 2:13 shows the result of this mission: Gentiles brought near by Christ's blood, fulfilling the turn from darkness to light.

1 Thessalonians 5:4-8 contrasts children of light with darkness, reinforcing the transformation from darkness to light in Acts 26:18.

Hebrews 2:15 adds deliverance from slavery to fear of death, an aspect of the salvation that includes turning from darkness to light.

Hebrews 10:32 recalls being 'enlightened,' a parallel to opening eyes and turning from darkness in Acts 26:18.

Revelation 20:3 details Satan's confinement so he cannot deceive, relating to the rescue from his deception in Acts 26:18.

Revelation 21:27 describes only the sanctified entering the holy city, echoing the 'place among the sanctified' in Acts 26:18.

In Matthew 13:16, Jesus calls disciples blessed because their eyes see — the same spiritual sight Paul's commission aims to open.

Romans 1:14 reveals Paul's obligation to preach to all peoples, undergirding the universal mission to open eyes and turn from darkness in Acts 26:18.