Acts 27:25
Wherefore, sirs, be of good cheer: for I believe God, that it shall be even as it was told me.
Cross-references
Acts 27:22 contains Paul's earlier announcement of the angel's promise; v.25 is his personal declaration of faith in that promise.
Acts 23:11 records Jesus promising Paul he would reach Rome; Paul now recalls that promise as the basis for his faith.
Numbers 23:19 affirms God does not lie — this is the foundation for Paul's confidence that God's promise will be fulfilled.
Romans 4:20 describes Abraham's unwavering faith in God's promise — Paul exhibits the same unwavering trust here.
Romans 4:21 says Abraham was 'fully convinced' God would fulfill his promise — Paul is fully convinced of God's word here.
2 Timothy 1:12 expresses Paul's conviction that God can guard what is entrusted — he now trusts God to preserve the crew.
John 16:33 gives Jesus' command to 'take heart' in tribulation because He overcame, directly paralleling Paul's encouragement.
Romans 4:18 describes Abraham hoping against hope in God's promise; Paul similarly believes against all odds for survival.
Luke 1:45 blesses Mary for believing the Lord's word would be fulfilled — Paul's belief in the angel's promise parallels that.
2 Chronicles 20:20 shows Jehoshaphat urging belief in God and His prophets — Paul similarly urges faith in the angelic message.
Psalm 112:7 describes a heart firm, trusting in God despite bad news — Paul exemplifies this during the storm.
Isaiah 43:1 also says 'Fear not' and promises God's presence and redemption, reinforcing Paul's trust in God's deliverance.