Acts 16:20 provides a specific earlier example of the sect being accused—Paul and Silas charged with disturbing the city in Philippi.

Acts 17:6 shows the dramatic accusation that Paul's group 'turned the world upside down'—exemplifying the universal opposition.

Acts 24:5 is Tertullus's formal accusation that Paul is a ringleader of the Nazarene sect—directly illustrating the 'spoken against' reputation.

Acts 24:14 has Paul himself calling Christianity 'the Way, which they call a sect'—confirming the same terminology used here.

Acts 9:2 shows Saul persecuting 'the Way' — an earlier, concrete example of the sect being opposed, as referenced in Acts 28:22.

Acts 19:9 mentions some speaking evil of 'the Way' — a direct parallel to the sect being spoken against everywhere in Acts 28:22.

Acts 5:17 provides an earlier example: Jewish leaders jealous of the apostles, showing opposition to the sect in Jerusalem.

Acts 16:21 adds the charge of advocating unlawful Roman customs—one way the sect was spoken against.

Acts 17:7 adds the political charge of acting against Caesar's decrees—another example of the sect being spoken against.

Acts 24:6 accuses Paul of profaning the temple—a specific religious charge that exemplifies opposition to the sect.

Luke 2:34 prophesies that Jesus will be a sign opposed; here that opposition extends to his followers, fulfilling Simeon's words.

1 Peter 2:12 echoes the same slander, adding that honorable conduct turns accusations into glorifying God.

1 Peter 3:16 expands on slander, teaching that a good conscience shames those who revile Christians.

1 Peter 4:14-16 assures that suffering as a Christian brings blessing, not shame—a direct response to being spoken against.

Matthew 24:9 predicts disciples will be hated by all nations — directly foreshadowing the universal opposition described in Acts 28:22.