Acts 4:31 shows a later filling of the Holy Spirit for boldness, mirroring Peter's filling here before the council.

Acts 4:5 sets the scene: the rulers and elders gather — Peter then addresses them, filled with the Spirit. Immediate narrative link.

Acts 7:55 portrays Stephen full of the Spirit while facing his accusers — a parallel to Peter's Spirit-filled defense.

Acts 2:4 records the first filling with the Holy Spirit at Pentecost, the same empowering experience Peter now draws on.

Acts 13:9 uses the same phrase 'filled with the Holy Spirit' for Paul — a parallel of Spirit-empowered confrontation.

Matthew 10:20 promises the Spirit will speak through believers on trial — exactly what happens as Peter, filled, answers the council.

Matthew 10:20 promises the Spirit speaking through disciples; here Peter, filled with the Spirit, speaks before rulers, fulfilling that promise.

Luke 12:11 instructs not to worry when brought before authorities; Acts 4:8 shows Peter trusting the Spirit in that exact scenario.

Luke 12:12 promises the Holy Spirit will teach what to say; Peter is filled with the Spirit and speaks boldly in Acts 4:8.

Luke 21:14 says not to prepare a defense; Peter here speaks spontaneously, led by the Spirit, without prior planning.

Luke 21:15 promises words and wisdom no adversary can resist; Peter's Spirit-filled speech demonstrates that promise in action.

In 1 Peter 3:15, Peter instructs believers to be ready to defend their hope; here he models that very defense before the Sanhedrin.

John 20:22 records Jesus giving the Holy Spirit — this empowers Peter to be filled and speak boldly before the council.

Mark 13:11 promises the Holy Spirit will speak through disciples on trial — Peter's Spirit-filled answer here directly fulfills that promise.

Micah 3:8 parallels being filled with the Spirit to boldly confront leaders — the same empowerment Peter now shows before the Sanhedrin.

Luke 24:20 identifies the same chief priests and rulers who handed Jesus over — Peter now addresses them, highlighting the ongoing opposition.

Jeremiah 15:20 promises God's strength against opponents; similarly, Peter is empowered by the Spirit to stand before hostile rulers.

Luke 1:41 has Elizabeth filled with the Spirit and speaking prophetically — a similar empowering for bold proclamation, though in a different context.