Acts 9:11

And the Lord said unto him, Arise, and go into the street which is called Straight, and enquire in the house of Judas for one called Saul, of Tarsus: for, behold, he prayeth,

Cross-references

Acts 9:30 Historical context

Acts 9:30 later sends Saul back to Tarsus, the city of his origin introduced here.

Acts 9:1 Contrast

Acts 9:1 shows Saul breathing murderous threats — now he is praying, highlighting his dramatic transformation.

Acts 9:9 Parallel

Acts 9:9 describes Saul blind and fasting — this verse adds that he is praying, showing his humble state before God.

Acts 9:17 Historical context

Acts 9:17 shows Ananias obeying the command from verse 11, actually going and laying hands on Saul as instructed.

Acts 8:26 Parallel

Acts 8:26 has an angel telling Philip to 'go' to a specific place—a direct parallel to the Lord's command to Ananias to go to Straight Street.

Acts 11:25 Historical context

Acts 11:25 shows Barnabas seeking Saul in Tarsus, directly linked to his origin mentioned here.

Acts 21:39 Historical context

Acts 21:39 echoes Paul's claim of Tarsus citizenship, first noted here.

Acts 22:3 Historical context

Acts 22:3 confirms Paul's birth in Tarsus, as stated here.

Acts 11:13 Parallel

Acts 11:13 repeats Cornelius's vision with same command to send for Peter — mirroring God's instruction to Ananias.