Acts 9:14 shows Saul had authority to bind Christians; now God reveals he himself will suffer for the name — a dramatic reversal.

In Acts 9:23, a Jewish conspiracy to kill Paul immediately fulfills the suffering foretold in verse 16.

In Acts 21:11, a prophecy of Paul being bound and delivered to Gentiles, fulfilling the suffering foretold.

In Acts 20:23, the Holy Spirit testifies that imprisonment and afflictions await Paul, fulfilling the promise of suffering.

In Acts 20:22, Paul goes to Jerusalem constrained by the Spirit, an instance of the suffering promised in Acts 9:16.

Acts 26:16 recounts the same commission, highlighting Paul's role as a witness to Christ, while Acts 9:16 emphasizes the suffering that will accompany it.

In Acts 14:19, Paul is stoned and left for dead — a concrete example of the many sufferings God showed him.

In Acts 16:19, Paul and Silas are seized and dragged to authorities — another instance of the suffering promised here.

In Matthew 10:21-25, Jesus warns disciples of betrayal and hatred for His name — directly echoing the suffering Paul is promised here.

1 Peter 4:14 promises the Spirit rests on those insulted for Christ; Paul's suffering for the name brings that blessing.

2 Timothy 3:11 recounts Paul's persecutions at Antioch, Iconium, and Lystra — specific fulfillments of the suffering shown to him.

2 Timothy 2:10 says Paul endures all things for the sake of the chosen — the purpose behind the suffering he was promised.

2 Timothy 2:9 shows Paul suffering hardship even to imprisonment — a direct outworking of the suffering God foretold for him.

2 Timothy 1:12 has Paul saying he suffers these things but is not ashamed — his enduring confidence connects to the suffering promised.

2 Corinthians 11:23-27 lists Paul's specific sufferings — beating, stoning, shipwreck — exactly the 'great things' God promised him.

In 1 Corinthians 4:9-13, Paul describes apostles' hardships — a direct fulfillment of the suffering God showed him at his calling.

John 16:1-4 foretells that persecutors will think they serve God by killing believers — the kind of suffering Paul will endure.

John 15:20 records Jesus' promise that if they persecuted Him, they will persecute His followers — the same suffering Paul is shown.

Matthew 5:11 pronounces blessing on those persecuted for Christ's sake; Paul's suffering aligns with this beatitude.

In John 15:21, Jesus says persecution comes 'because of my name' — directly parallel to Paul's call to suffer for the name.

In Luke 21:17, Jesus says 'you will be hated by everyone because of my name' — precisely the kind of suffering Paul is told he must endure.

In Luke 6:22, Jesus promises blessing for those persecuted 'because of the Son of Man' — directly parallel to the suffering for Christ's name here.

1 Thessalonians 3:3 teaches that afflictions are destined for believers, aligning with the suffering specifically appointed for Paul in Acts 9:16.

Mark 13:9 records Jesus predicting that his followers will suffer for his name, which Acts 9:16 reveals will specifically apply to Paul's future ministry.

Mark 8:35 teaches losing life for Christ saves it; Paul's suffering for the name is a concrete example of this truth.

Matthew 10:22 says disciples will be hated for Jesus' name; Paul's explicit suffering for the name directly echoes this.

1 Peter 2:21 calls Christians to follow Christ's example in suffering, mirroring the call to suffering Paul receives in Acts 9:16.

1 Corinthians 4:10 describes apostles as fools and weak for Christ, echoing the suffering Paul was shown he must endure for Christ's name.

Matthew 24:9 predicts disciples will be hated for Jesus' name; Paul's call to suffer fulfills this prophetic warning.

1 Peter 3:14 promises blessing for suffering for righteousness, reinforcing the theme of suffering for Christ's name in Acts 9:16.

Revelation 1:9 shows John on Patmos for the testimony of Jesus; Paul is likewise called to suffer for the same cause.