Acts 26:20

But shewed first unto them of Damascus, and at Jerusalem, and throughout all the coasts of Judea, and then to the Gentiles, that they should repent and turn to God, and do works meet for repentance.

Cross-reference

Acts 26:17 Parallel

Acts 26:17 records Christ's commission sending Paul — the directive he then fulfills by preaching repentance to Jews and Gentiles.

Acts 9:35 Parallel

Acts 9:35 records people turning to the Lord after a miracle, illustrating the same 'turn to God' Paul preaches.

Acts 11:18 Parallel

Acts 11:18 affirms that God granted repentance to Gentiles — the very reality Paul's ministry in Acts 26:20 embodies.

In Acts 13:46-48, Paul turns to Gentiles after Jewish rejection — the same pattern of preaching first to Jews then Gentiles that he summarizes.

Acts 14:15 Parallel

Acts 14:15 has Paul urging turning from vain things to the living God, directly parallel to his preaching in Acts 26:20.

Acts 15:19 Parallel

Acts 15:19 shows James supporting Gentiles who 'turn to God,' using the same phrase Paul uses.

Acts 17:30 Parallel

Acts 17:30 parallels Paul's universal call to 'repent' — here to Athenians, showing the same imperative he preached everywhere.

Acts 20:21 Parallel

In Acts 20:21, Paul similarly summarizes his message as repentance toward God and faith in Jesus, echoing the same core call.

Acts 22:21 Parallel

Acts 22:21 records Jesus sending Paul 'far away to the Gentiles' — the very mission he describes carrying out in preaching repentance.

Acts 22:22 Historical context

Acts 22:22 shows the crowd's violent reaction to Paul's Gentile mission — the hostility that accompanied his repentance preaching.

Acts 9:29 Parallel

Acts 9:29 recounts Paul disputing with Hellenists in Jerusalem — a specific instance of his Jerusalem ministry summarized here.

Acts 9:28 Parallel

Acts 9:28 shows Paul preaching boldly in Jerusalem, corresponding to his statement of declaring in Jerusalem.

Acts 9:19-22 recounts Paul's immediate preaching in Damascus, matching his claim of declaring first there.

Acts 3:19 Parallel

Acts 3:19 uses the same 'repent and turn' language — demonstrating the consistent apostolic call to repentance and turning to God.

Acts 2:38 Parallel

Acts 2:38 echoes the same call to 'repent and be baptized' — showing the unified apostolic message of repentance Paul also proclaims.

Acts 3:26 Parallel

Acts 3:26 echoes 'turn from your wicked ways' – God's blessing through repentance, matching Paul's message of turning to God.

Acts 22:15 Historical context

Acts 22:15 gives the commission to be a witness to all people – the very mission Paul now describes carrying out.

Acts 18:6 Historical context

Acts 18:6 records Paul's pivot to the Gentiles after Jewish rejection – the very Gentile mission he summarizes here.

Luke 19:8 Parallel

Luke 19:8 shows Zacchaeus' repentance deeds — restitution and generosity — exemplifying the deeds Paul calls for.

Luke 15:10 Related theme

Luke 15:10 shows angels rejoicing over a repentant sinner — the cosmic joy accompanying the repentance Paul proclaims.

Luke 15:7 Related theme

Luke 15:7 reveals heaven's joy over one repentant sinner — the heavenly celebration that Paul's preaching leads to.

Luke 24:47 Prophetic fulfillment

Luke 24:47 directly commissions preaching repentance for forgiveness to all nations — the exact mandate Paul fulfills.

Luke 13:5 Parallel

Luke 13:5 adds Jesus' warning that without repentance all will perish — the urgency behind Paul's call to repent.

Romans 2:4 Parallel

Romans 2:4 explains that God's kindness leads to repentance — the divine motivation behind Paul's call.

2 Corinthians 7:10 distinguishes godly sorrow that brings repentance to salvation — the inner disposition behind the deeds Paul demands.

1 Thessalonians 1:9 reports turning to God from idols to serve God — exactly the turning and deeds Paul describes.

2 Timothy 2:25 shows repentance is granted by God and leads to knowledge of truth — its divine source and goal.

2 Timothy 2:26 describes repentance as escape from the devil's trap — the deliverance that turning to God accomplishes.

Titus 2:2-13 calls for godly living that says no to ungodliness, directly paralleling Paul's emphasis on deeds proving repentance.

1 Peter 2:9-12 emphasizes good deeds as a witness to outsiders, mirroring Paul's message of repentance proven by actions.

2 Peter 1:5-8 calls for adding virtues to faith, showing that deeds are essential to a productive Christian life, like Paul's call.

Revelation 2:5 calls a church to repent and return to first works — the same call to prove repentance by deeds.

Revelation 16:11 shows people refusing to repent despite judgment, contrasting Paul's call for repentance and deeds.

Luke 3:8-14 gives concrete examples of repentance-fruit for different people — illustrating the deeds Paul demands.

Isaiah 55:7 Parallel

Isaiah 55:7 calls the wicked to forsake ways and turn to the Lord — the same repentance and turning Paul preaches.

Lamentations 3:40 urges self-examination and returning to the Lord, exactly the 'deeds appropriate to repentance' Paul calls for.

In Ezekiel 18:30-32, God calls for repentance and turning from sins with a new heart — directly mirroring Paul's call to repent and show deeds.

Hosea 12:6 Parallel

Hosea 12:6 calls Israel to return to God and hold fast to love and justice, reflecting Paul's demand for deeds consistent with repentance.

Hosea 14:2 Parallel

Hosea 14:2 invites a return to the Lord with words of confession, aligning with Paul's call for repentance and turning to God.

Matthew 3:2 Parallel

In Matthew 3:2, John the Baptist’s 'Repent, for the kingdom is near' captures the same urgent call Paul preached.

Matthew 3:8 Allusion

Matthew 3:8 uses 'fruit in keeping with repentance' — the very concept Paul summarizes as deeds worthy of repentance.

In Matthew 4:17, Jesus begins his ministry with the same words: 'Repent, for the kingdom of heaven has come near.'

In Matthew 21:30-32, the son who repented and went to work illustrates repentance demonstrated by actions — exactly what Paul calls 'deeds consistent with repentance'.

Luke 13:3 Parallel

In Luke 13:3, Jesus warns 'unless you repent, you will perish' — underscoring the urgency of repentance that Paul preached.

Mark 6:12 Parallel

In Mark 6:12, the disciples go out and preach that people should repent — the same core message Paul proclaimed.

Ezekiel 18:27 says turning from wickedness to do what is just and right saves life — mirroring Paul's call to demonstrate repentance by deeds.

Jeremiah 18:11 calls Judah to turn from evil ways and reform — the same call to repentance and changed behavior Paul proclaimed.

Jeremiah 25:5 urges turning from evil to stay in the land — a direct parallel to Paul's call for repentance and turning to God.

1 Timothy 2:7 states Paul was appointed a herald and teacher of the Gentiles – parallel to his preaching to Gentiles here.

Romans 15:16 describes Paul's priestly duty to the Gentiles – the very mission he outlines here of preaching repentance to all nations.

Isaiah 59:20 promises a Redeemer for those who repent — directly corresponding to the repentance Paul preached.

Jeremiah 35:15 repeats the prophetic call to turn from wicked ways — exactly the repentance Paul urged everyone to demonstrate.

Jeremiah 36:3 Related theme

Jeremiah 36:3 expresses hope that Judah will turn from evil for forgiveness — the same result of repentance Paul proclaimed.

Ezekiel 14:6 commands repentance and turning from idols — the exact dual action Paul preached: repent and turn to God.

Ezekiel 33:11 pleads for the wicked to turn from their ways and live — the same urgent call to repent that Paul proclaimed.

Daniel 4:27 Parallel

Daniel 4:27 advises renouncing sins by doing right and showing kindness — directly paralleling Paul's demand that repentance be proven by actions.

Mark 2:17 Parallel

Mark 2:17 has Jesus saying he came to call sinners – the same call to repentance that Paul preaches here to all people.

Job 22:23 Parallel

Job 22:23 calls for returning to God and removing wickedness, directly paralleling Paul's call to repent and change one's behavior.

Joel 2:12 Related theme

Joel 2:12 calls to return to God with all heart, involving outward acts like fasting — matching Paul's emphasis on repentance shown in deeds.

Jonah 3:8 Parallel

Jonah 3:8 describes Nineveh's repentance by giving up evil and violence — the same pattern of turning from sin with tangible change.

Zechariah 1:4 Related theme

Zechariah 1:4 urges turning from evil ways and practices — the consistent prophetic call that Paul's message echoes.

Deuteronomy 4:30 speaks of returning to God and obeying Him, directly paralleling Paul's call to repent, turn, and prove it with deeds.

Deuteronomy 30:10 links turning to God with keeping His commands, exactly matching Paul's message of repentance demonstrated by deeds.

Psalm 22:27 Prophetic fulfillment

Psalm 22:27 prophesies all nations will turn to the Lord, echoing Paul's mission to call both Jews and Gentiles to repentance.

In Galatians 1:16, Paul says he was called to preach Christ among the Gentiles – same Gentile mission as this verse.

Romans 11:18-20 warns Gentile believers not to be arrogant toward Jewish branches — complementing Paul's Gentile mission with a caution.

Ephesians 4:17-32 details putting off the old self and putting on new — the ongoing life-change from the repentance Paul commands.

Romans 2:9 Parallel

Romans 2:9 uses the 'first to Jew, then to Gentile' order for judgment – mirroring Paul's missionary order here.

Luke 19:9 Parallel

Luke 19:9 announces salvation after Zacchaeus' repentance — linking the repentance preached here to salvation.

2 Corinthians 3:16 says turning to the Lord removes the veil — the same turning Paul calls for here, resulting in transformation.

Matthew 10:6 sends disciples to the lost sheep of Israel — paralleling Paul's pattern of preaching first to Jews, then Gentiles.

Isaiah 31:6 Parallel

Isaiah 31:6 calls Israel to return to God from revolt — directly mirroring Paul's appeal to repent and turn to God.

1 Peter 1:14-16 urges holiness in all conduct, echoing the call to demonstrate repentance through transformed behavior.

Proverbs 28:13 links confessing/renouncing sins with mercy — aligning with Paul's call for repentance demonstrated by deeds.

1 Peter 4:2-5 describes living for God's will instead of past sins, reflecting the turning from sin and changed life Paul preached.

Revelation 3:3 commands Sardis to 'remember... and repent,' similarly calling for decisive turning from sin.

In Matthew 21:29, the son who repents and works illustrates the call here for deeds consistent with repentance.

Luke 1:16 Parallel

Luke 1:16 describes John's mission to turn Israel to God — a similar call to repentance as Paul's preaching here.

Revelation 2:21 Related theme

In Revelation 2:21, Christ gives the Thyatiran prophetess time to repent, echoing Paul's call for repentance.