Galatians 1:21

Afterwards I came into the regions of Syria and Cilicia;

Cross-reference

Acts 9:30 Historical context

Acts 9:30 shows Paul being sent to Tarsus in Cilicia, directly matching the regions he names in Galatians 1:21.

Acts 11:25 Historical context

Acts 11:25 has Barnabas going to Tarsus to find Saul, confirming Paul's presence in Cilicia during this period.

Acts 11:26 Historical context

Acts 11:26 places Paul in Antioch (Syria) for a year, aligning with the Syrian region mentioned in Galatians 1:21.

Acts 13:1 Historical context

Acts 13:1 lists Paul among the prophets and teachers in Antioch, Syria, confirming his location in that region.

Acts 15:41 Historical context

Acts 15:41 directly describes Paul traveling through Syria and Cilicia, echoing his own itinerary in Galatians 1:21.

Acts 15:23 Historical context

Acts 15:23 addresses a letter to believers in Syria and Cilicia, the same areas Paul says he went to, showing the scope of his ministry.

Acts 21:39 Historical context

Acts 21:39 reveals Paul's origin from Tarsus in Cilicia, the same region he traveled to in Galatians 1:21.

Acts 22:3 Historical context

Acts 22:3 provides background: Paul was born in Tarsus (Cilicia) but raised in Jerusalem, explaining his later travel to Syria and Cilicia.

Acts 18:18 Historical context

Acts 18:18 notes Paul sailing to Syria, one of the regions he earlier visited, linking to his movements in Galatians.

Acts 21:3 Historical context

Acts 21:3 recounts Paul landing in Syria, reinforcing his continued ties to the region mentioned in Galatians.

Acts 23:34 Historical context

Acts 23:34 confirms Paul is from Cilicia, the province he went to in the main verse.