Acts 8:12

But when they believed Philip preaching the things concerning the kingdom of God, and the name of Jesus Christ, they were baptized, both men and women.

Cross-reference

Acts 8:35-38 shows Philip again preaching and baptizing, this time the Ethiopian eunuch, paralleling his ministry to the Samaritans.

Acts 8:37 Parallel

Acts 8:37 explicitly links belief in Jesus as Son of God to baptism — the same pattern of faith before baptism seen here.

Acts 28:31 Parallel

Acts 28:31 caps off the book with Paul proclaiming the kingdom and teaching about Jesus, exactly the message Philip preached here.

Acts 20:25 Parallel

Acts 20:25 shows Paul proclaiming the kingdom, the same message Philip delivered to Samaria.

Acts 16:31-33 shows the jailer believing and being baptized with his household, paralleling the Samaritan conversions.

Acts 16:15 Parallel

Acts 16:15 reports Lydia's baptism after believing, mirroring the Samaritans' baptism in Acts 8:12.

Acts 5:14 Parallel

Acts 5:14 similarly records both men and women believing — showing consistent gender inclusion in early church.

Acts 2:41 Parallel

Acts 2:41 records believers being baptized after receiving the word, just as the Samaritans believed and were baptized.

Acts 2:38 Parallel

Acts 2:38 commands baptism in Jesus' name for forgiveness, which is exactly what the Samaritans received in Acts 8:12.

Acts 1:3 Parallel

Acts 1:3 records Jesus teaching about the kingdom of God, which Philip later proclaims to the Samaritans.

Acts 18:8 Parallel

Acts 18:8 recounts the same sequence of believing and being baptized — illustrating consistent early church practice.

Acts 10:47 Parallel

Acts 10:47 shows that those who have received the Spirit should be baptized — a parallel to belief leading to baptism here.

Acts 19:5 Parallel

Acts 19:5 shows baptism in the name of Jesus — the same practice as here, though those in Ephesus were rebaptized.

Galatians 3:28 declares no male or female in Christ — here both genders are baptized, embodying that unity.

Matthew 28:19 commands baptism in the triune name, providing the foundation for the baptism in Jesus' name seen here.

John 4:41 Parallel

John 4:41 records Samaritans believing because of Jesus' words — here Philip's preaching brings similar faith in the same region.

1 Peter 3:21 Related theme

1 Peter 3:21 defines baptism as an appeal to God for a good conscience, connecting to the baptism that follows belief here.

Luke 9:60 Parallel

Luke 9:60 commands proclaiming the kingdom of God — the same message that prompts belief and baptism here.

Luke 9:2 Parallel

Luke 9:2 records Jesus sending the Twelve to proclaim the kingdom, a mission continued by Philip here.

Hebrews 6:2 Related theme

Hebrews 6:2 lists baptism among elementary teachings — the practice seen here is that foundational step.