Galatians 2:8

(For he that wrought effectually in Peter to the apostleship of the circumcision, the same was mighty in me toward the Gentiles:)

Cross-reference

Acts 22:21 Parallel

In Acts 22:21, Jesus sends Paul far away to the Gentiles, confirming the divine commission behind his apostleship.

Colossians 1:29 describes Paul's toil powered by God's energy within him — the same divine work mentioned here.

In 2 Corinthians 11:5, Paul claims equality with super-apostles, reinforcing his divine commission to the Gentiles.

In 1 Corinthians 15:10, Paul attributes his apostleship and hard work to God's grace — the same divine enablement that worked through him for the Gentiles.

In 1 Corinthians 9:2, Paul calls the Corinthians the seal of his apostleship, directly confirming his God-given role among Gentiles.

Acts 26:18 Parallel

In Acts 26:18, the purpose of Paul’s mission—opening Gentiles’ eyes—shows the divine work through him for them.

Acts 26:17 Parallel

In Acts 26:17, Jesus declares He is sending Paul to the Gentiles, affirming the same Gentile mission described in Galatians.

Acts 21:19 Parallel

In Acts 21:19, Paul recounts God’s work among Gentiles through his ministry, directly echoing the claim in Galatians.

Acts 19:26 Historical context

In Acts 19:26, Paul’s influence turning many Gentiles from idols demonstrates the effectiveness of his Gentile apostleship.

Acts 19:12 Historical context

In Acts 19:12, even handkerchiefs from Paul brought healing, showing God’s power working through him for Gentiles.

Acts 19:11 Historical context

In Acts 19:11, God performed extraordinary miracles by Paul’s hands, demonstrating the same divine working through Paul for Gentiles.

Acts 15:12 Historical context

In Acts 15:12, Paul and Barnabas report the signs God did among Gentiles, confirming that God worked through Paul for the Gentiles.

Acts 13:2–11 Historical context

Acts 13:2-11 recounts Paul's commissioning and first missionary action, showing God working through him for Gentiles as stated.

Acts 9:15 Prophetic fulfillment

Acts 9:15 declares Paul a chosen instrument to bring God's name to Gentiles, directly confirming his apostleship in Gal 2:8.

Acts 2:14-41 records Peter's Pentecost sermon to Jews, exemplifying his apostleship to the circumcised that Gal 2:8 mentions.

Romans 1:5 Parallel

Romans 1:5 states Paul received grace and apostleship for obedience of faith among all nations — echoing his commission to the Gentiles.

Romans 15:16 identifies Paul as a minister to the Gentiles, offering them sanctified to God — directly parallel to his apostolic role described here.

Romans 15:18 says Christ accomplished through Paul to bring Gentiles to obedience — directly matching the 'worked also through me' in this verse.

Ephesians 3:2 expands on the 'stewardship of God's grace' given to Paul for the Gentiles, directly paralleling this commission.

Ephesians 3:7 Related theme

Ephesians 3:7 describes Paul becoming a minister by God's grace and power, reinforcing the same divine enablement seen here.

Ephesians 3:8 explicitly states that grace was given to Paul to preach to the Gentiles, a direct echo of this verse.

Acts 14:3–11 Historical context

Acts 14:3-11 describes Paul and Barnabas in Iconium with signs and many believing, an example of Paul's Gentile ministry.

Acts 3:12-26 shows Peter preaching to Jews at the temple, another instance of his apostolic work among the circumcised.

Acts 16:3 Historical context

Acts 16:3 shows Paul circumcising Timothy as part of his Gentile mission strategy — a practical outworking of his apostolic work.

Acts 1:8 Parallel

Acts 1:8 commissions witnesses to the ends of the earth, aligning with Paul's apostleship to Gentiles in Gal 2:8.

Acts 4:4 Parallel

Acts 4:4 reports five thousand Jewish believers, demonstrating the fruit of Peter's apostleship to the circumcised.