Acts 8:7

For unclean spirits, crying with loud voice, came out of many that were possessed with them: and many taken with palsies, and that were lame, were healed.

Cross-references

In Acts 14:8-10, Paul heals a lame man — another apostolic healing of lameness, paralleling Philip's ministry.

Acts 3:7 Parallel

In Acts 3:7, Peter heals a lame man — directly parallel to Philip's healing of the lame, showing continuity of apostolic miracles.

Acts 5:16 Parallel

In Acts 5:16, the apostles heal sick and cast out unclean spirits—Philip here does the same ministry, continuing the pattern.

Acts 9:34 Parallel

In Acts 9:34, Peter heals Aeneas by command — here Philip heals the paralyzed, showing the same apostolic power.

Acts 9:33 Parallel

Acts 9:33 describes a paralyzed man healed by Peter — similar to the healings of the paralyzed Philip performs.

In Matthew 10:1, Jesus gives disciples power over unclean spirits and disease—Philip here exercises that same authority given to the Twelve.

Matthew 11:5 lists healing the lame as a sign of the Messiah — Philip's healings continue Jesus' messianic works.

Isaiah 35:6 Prophetic fulfillment

Isaiah 35:6 prophesies the lame leaping — Philip's healing of the lame fulfills this messianic prophecy of restoration.

Mark 9:26 Parallel

In Mark 9:26, the unclean spirit cries out when leaving — mirroring the exorcisms here with loud cries.

Mark 16:17 Allusion

Mark 16:17 promises believers will cast out demons — Philip's exorcisms here fulfill that sign.

Luke 10:17 Parallel

In Luke 10:17, the disciples rejoice that demons submit in Jesus' name — Philip exercises the same authority over unclean spirits.

John 14:12 Allusion

John 14:12 promises believers will do Jesus' works — here Philip casts out demons and heals, continuing that ministry.

Matthew 8:6 Parallel

Matthew 8:6 describes a servant with palsy — directly parallel to Philip's healing of those with palsy.

Luke 7:22 Prophetic fulfillment

Luke 7:22 lists the lame walking as a sign of the Messiah — Philip's healing of the lame fulfills that sign.

In Mark 2:3-11, Jesus heals a paralytic — here Philip heals many paralytics, extending Jesus' healing ministry.

Hebrews 2:4 Parallel

Hebrews 2:4 says God confirmed the gospel with signs — the exorcisms and healings here serve that confirmation.

Mark 16:18 Allusion

Mark 16:18 includes healing the sick by laying on hands — here Philip heals the paralyzed and lame, a similar sign.

Matthew 15:30 describes Jesus healing the lame among the multitudes — a similar healing ministry to Philip's.

Matthew 15:31 records the crowd marveling at Jesus' healing of the lame — a similar response to Philip's healings.