Romans 15:18
For I will not dare to speak of any of those things which Christ hath not wrought by me, to make the Gentiles obedient, by word and deed,
Cross-reference
Romans 15:16 portrays Paul as a minister to the Gentiles presenting them sanctified, directly linking to his role in making them obedient.
Romans 16:26 says the obedience of faith is made known to all nations — the same goal Christ accomplishes through Paul's work.
Romans 1:5 introduces Paul's apostleship to bring about obedience of faith among all nations — the same purpose Christ accomplishes through him in Romans 15:18.
Romans 2:8 describes those who disobey the truth, contrasting with the obedience Paul aims to produce among Gentiles.
Romans 1:13 expresses Paul's hope for fruit among Gentiles, echoing his mission to bring them to obedience through Christ.
In 1 John 3:18, love is to be in 'deed and truth', not just word — a strong thematic parallel to Paul's word-and-deed ministry model.
In Colossians 3:17, Paul uses the exact phrase 'in word or deed' to exhort believers — a direct verbal parallel to his own ministry description.
Galatians 2:8 states God worked through Peter for Jews and through Paul for Gentiles — directly matching 'Christ accomplished through me' for Gentile obedience.
In 2 Corinthians 10:13-18, Paul expands the principle of boasting only within God's assigned sphere, directly echoing his caution here.
Acts 26:20 recounts Paul preaching repentance and deeds to Gentiles — the 'word and deed' that lead to obedience in Romans 15:18.
Acts 21:19 reports Paul summarizing what God did among the Gentiles through his ministry — the same pattern of Christ working through him.
In Acts 15:12, Barnabas and Paul declare miracles God worked through them among Gentiles, directly illustrating Christ's accomplishments Paul refers to.
In Acts 14:27, Paul reports how God opened a door of faith to the Gentiles, providing a specific instance of Christ working through him.
Matthew 28:18-20 commands making disciples of all nations — the mission Christ accomplishes through Paul in Romans 15:18.
Acts 19:11 provides a concrete example of God working unusual miracles through Paul, illustrating Christ's deeds through him.
In Hebrews 2:4, God bears witness with signs and wonders — the same divine confirmation Paul describes as Christ working through him.
In 1 Thessalonians 1:5, the gospel came in power and the Holy Spirit — paralleling the 'word and deed' and Christ's power in Paul's ministry.
Ephesians 3:7 describes Paul’s ministry by God’s effective power, directly paralleling Christ accomplishing through him.
Matthew 24:14 predicts the gospel reaching all nations, a mission Paul is actively fulfilling among the Gentiles.
2 Corinthians 12:12 lists signs, wonders, and mighty deeds as apostolic evidence, confirming Christ worked through Paul in word and deed.
2 Corinthians 10:12 shows Paul avoiding self‑commendation, reflecting the same humility as 'not dare to speak' of his own works.
2 Corinthians 4:5 states Paul preaches Christ, not himself, matching his claim that Christ accomplishes through him.
John 17:20 records Jesus praying for future believers through the apostles' word, which Paul's ministry is answering.
Acts 4:33 describes apostles giving powerful testimony, paralleling Paul's 'word and deed' empowered by Christ.
In 2 Corinthians 12:6, Paul refrains from boasting beyond what is seen, giving the reason for his restraint in speaking only of Christ's accomplishments.
In Acts 15:4, Paul and Barnabas report all God had done with them for the Gentiles, confirming the reality behind Paul's boast in Romans.
Proverbs 25:14 warns against empty boasting like clouds without rain, contrasting genuine boasting in God's work through Paul.
2 Corinthians 10:14 defends Paul’s legitimate sphere of ministry, relating to the area where Christ worked through him.
Matthew 13:37 identifies Christ as the sower, aligning with Paul's claim that Christ worked through him.