Acts 9:6

And he trembling and astonished said, Lord, what wilt thou have me to do? And the Lord said unto him, Arise, and go into the city, and it shall be told thee what thou must do.

Cross-references

Acts 9:15 Historical context

In Acts 9:15, God reveals Paul's commission as a chosen vessel, directly answering the 'what must I do' from verse 6.

Acts 2:37 Parallel

In Acts 2:37, the crowd is pricked in heart and asks 'what shall we do?' — the same repentant question Saul asks here.

Acts 16:30 Parallel

In Acts 16:30, the jailer asks 'what must I do to be saved?' — a similar urgent inquiry after divine intervention as Saul's here.

Acts 22:10 Parallel

Acts 22:10 records Paul's own recounting of this same event — his question 'What shall I do, Lord?' and the Lord's response.

Acts 24:25 Contrast

In Acts 24:25, Felix also trembles at Paul's words, but unlike Saul's immediate submission, he postpones his response — a contrast in reaction.

Acts 26:16 Parallel

In Acts 26:16, Paul recounts the same command to rise, adding the purpose of his apostleship – a parallel account of this moment.

Psalm 25:12 Parallel

Psalm 25:12 promises that God teaches the way to those who fear Him — Saul's fearful question seeks exactly that guidance.

Isaiah 66:2 Allusion

Isaiah 66:2 describes the contrite person who trembles at God's word — exactly Saul's posture here, trembling and submitting.

Philippians 2:12 calls believers to work out salvation with fear and trembling — Saul's trembling submission here exemplifies that posture.

In 1 Timothy 1:14-16, Paul reflects on his conversion as a pattern of grace, directly connecting to the mercy he received in Acts 9:6.

James 4:6 Related theme

In James 4:6, God gives grace to the humble – precisely what Paul receives as he trembles and asks what to do.

In Galatians 1:15, Paul expands on his calling from birth, showing that the divine commission in Acts 9:6 was part of God's eternal plan.

In Galatians 1:16, Paul reveals the purpose of his calling—to preach Christ to Gentiles—filling out the 'what thou must do' from Acts 9:6.

Psalm 94:12 Parallel

Psalm 94:12 blesses those whom God chastens and teaches — Saul's blinding leads to his instruction.

Isaiah 57:18 depicts God healing and leading the penitent — Saul's conversion mirrors this restoration.

In Habakkuk 3:16, the prophet trembles at hearing God's voice — similar to Saul's trembling at the Lord's voice here.