Acts 7:58 shows Saul approving Stephen's stoning — here he actively persecutes, continuing his role as opponent of the church.

Acts 9:1-13 recounts Saul's conversion — a dramatic reversal from the ravaging church described here in Acts 8:3.

Acts 9:21 directly recalls Saul's earlier havoc — the same persecution that astonishes those who hear of his conversion.

Acts 22:4 recounts Paul's persecution of Christians — identical to the ravaging of the church described here in Acts 8:3.

In Acts 26:9-11, Paul provides his own detailed testimony of the same persecution, confirming and expanding on the house-to-house arrests.

Acts 9:13 recounts Ananias hearing of Saul's persecution of the saints in Jerusalem — directly referencing the events of Acts 8:3.

Acts 16:23 shows Paul and Silas imprisoned — ironic reversal of Saul's earlier imprisonment of others in Acts 8:3.

Acts 22:19 has Paul confessing his past imprisonment of believers — directly citing his actions in Acts 8:3.

Acts 26:10 echoes Saul's own account of locking up saints in prison — a direct reference to Acts 8:3.

Acts 5:18 records apostles imprisoned by the Sanhedrin — a similar fate Saul later inflicts on believers in Acts 8:3.

In 1 Corinthians 15:9, Paul acknowledges his past persecution of the church as the reason he is the least of the apostles.

In Galatians 1:13, Paul recalls his intense persecution of the church, echoing the destructive zeal described here.

In Philippians 3:6, Paul lists persecuting the church as a credential of his former zeal, matching this account.

In 1 Timothy 1:13, Paul describes himself as a persecutor who received mercy, adding the context of ignorance and unbelief.

1 Thessalonians 2:14 mentions churches in Judea suffering from Jews — the very persecution Saul carried out in Acts 8:3.