Acts 28:28

Be it known therefore unto you, that the salvation of God is sent unto the Gentiles, and that they will hear it.

Cross-reference

Acts 11:18 Parallel

Acts 11:18 records the first Gentile conversion, confirming God granted repentance to Gentiles — now Paul repeats that they will listen.

Acts 13:46 Parallel

Acts 13:46, Paul and Barnabas turn to Gentiles after Jewish rejection — the exact same pattern occurs here in Rome.

Acts 26:18 Parallel

Acts 26:18 details the purpose of Paul's mission: opening Gentile eyes. Paul now sees that purpose fulfilled.

Acts 26:17 Prophetic fulfillment

In Acts 26:17, Jesus commissions Paul to the Gentiles; here that mission reaches its climax as Paul declares they will listen.

Acts 22:21 Prophetic fulfillment

Acts 22:21 records Jesus commissioning Paul to go to the Gentiles — that mission culminates here as Paul declares salvation sent to them.

Acts 18:6 Parallel

Acts 18:6, Paul turns to Gentiles after Jewish opposition in Corinth — identical situation now in Rome.

Acts 15:17 Prophetic fulfillment

Acts 15:17 quotes Amos: 'the remnant of mankind may seek the Lord' — Gentiles now receive salvation as prophesied.

Acts 15:14 Parallel

Acts 15:14, Peter says God visited Gentiles to take a people for His name — Paul's declaration shows this is happening.

Acts 14:27 Parallel

Acts 14:27 reports God opened a door of faith to the Gentiles — here that door is fully opened as Paul declares salvation sent to them.

Acts 13:47 Prophetic fulfillment

Acts 13:47 cites Isaiah: 'I have made you a light to the Gentiles' — Paul's mission to bring salvation to them is now fulfilled.

Acts 13:42 Parallel

In Acts 13:42, Gentiles beg to hear the word again — demonstrating the eagerness Paul foretells here when salvation goes to them.

Acts 13:26 Contrast

In Acts 13:26, Paul first offers salvation to Jews and God-fearers; here he turns to Gentiles after Jewish rejection — a pivotal shift.

Acts 10:33 Parallel

In Acts 10:33, Cornelius eagerly waits to hear God's word — showing Gentiles listen, confirming Paul's declaration here that they will receive salvation.

Romans 3:29 Parallel

Romans 3:29 argues God is God of Gentiles too; Acts 28:28 shows this truth enacted.

Romans 3:30 Parallel

Romans 3:30 teaches that God justifies both Jew and Gentile by faith; Acts 28:28 announces Gentile salvation.

Romans 11:11 explains that Israel's rejection brought salvation to Gentiles; Acts 28:28 is that very moment.

Romans 15:8-16 highlights Paul's ministry to Gentiles and God's purpose; Acts 28:28 brings that ministry to a key conclusion.

Psalm 98:3 Allusion

Psalm 98:3 says 'all the ends of the earth have seen our God's salvation' — matching Paul's declaration that salvation has gone to the Gentiles.

Psalm 98:2 Allusion

Psalm 98:2 proclaims God revealing his salvation to the nations — directly echoed as Paul declares salvation sent to the Gentiles.

Luke 3:6 Allusion

Luke 3:6 quotes Isaiah that 'all flesh will see God's salvation' — this universal scope includes Gentiles, now realized in Acts 28:28.

Luke 2:30–32 Prophetic fulfillment

Luke 2:30-32 records Simeon's prophecy that Jesus would be a light for revelation to the Gentiles — fulfilled here as Paul declares salvation sent to them.

Isaiah 49:6 Prophetic fulfillment

Isaiah 49:6 prophesies the Servant as a light to the nations — here Paul announces that salvation has reached the Gentiles, fulfilling this.

Matthew 21:41–43 Prophetic fulfillment

In Matthew 21:41-43, Jesus foretells the kingdom given to a new people. Paul's declaration in Acts 28:28 fulfills that prophecy.

Isaiah 52:10 Prophetic fulfillment

Isaiah 52:10 declares all nations will see God's salvation — now being fulfilled as salvation is sent to the Gentiles.

Luke 14:23 Typology

Luke 14:23's parable has the master compel outsiders when invited guests refuse — this prefigures the Gentile mission Paul announces.

In Galatians 2:7, Paul recalls his commission to the Gentiles — now fulfilled as he declares salvation sent to them here.

Isaiah 42:1 Prophetic fulfillment

Isaiah 42:1 prophesies the servant bringing justice to the nations, fulfilled as Paul here declares salvation sent to the Gentiles who will listen.

Zechariah 2:11 Prophetic fulfillment

Zechariah 2:11 predicts many nations joining the Lord — Paul's announcement that Gentiles will now receive salvation fulfills that promise.

Matthew 28:19 commands making disciples of all nations — Paul's declaration that Gentiles will listen shows this commission in action.

Luke 2:32 Prophetic fulfillment

Luke 2:32 calls Jesus a light for revelation to the Gentiles — Paul's words confirm this prophecy is now reaching them.

Luke 13:29 Prophetic fulfillment

Luke 13:29 says people from all directions will recline in the kingdom — Paul's declaration that Gentiles will listen fulfills this promise of universal inclusion.

Luke 24:47 Prophetic fulfillment

Luke 24:47 commands preaching repentance to all nations — Paul's statement that salvation is sent to the Gentiles directly carries out that command.

Romans 4:11 Parallel

Romans 4:11 describes Abraham as father of uncircumcised believers; Acts 28:28 sees that promise reaching its goal.

Romans 2:9 Parallel

Romans 2:9 says judgment comes to Jew first then Greek — a similar order reversed here as salvation goes to Gentiles after Jews reject.

Hebrews 4:6 Parallel

Hebrews 4:6 describes those who failed to enter due to disobedience — mirroring Jewish rejection here that opens salvation to Gentiles.