5 pairs
Acts 14:3 describes how Paul and Barnabas spoke boldly for the Lord, who confirmed their message with signs and wonders. Hebrews 2:4 also speaks of God bearing witness with signs, wonders, and various miracles, emphasizing the divine validation of the apostolic message.
Thematic focusDivine Confirmation, Apostolic Authority.
In Acts 14:8-10, Paul heals a man crippled from birth, similar to Peter healing a lame man in Acts 3:6-8. Both instances demonstrate the power of faith and the apostles' role in continuing Jesus' healing ministry.
Thematic focusHealing, Faith, Apostolic Ministry.
In Acts 14:15, Paul and Barnabas urge the people to turn from worthless things to the living God, who made heaven and earth. This echoes Exodus 20:11, which speaks of God as the Creator of heaven and earth, reinforcing the call to worship the Creator rather than creation.
Thematic focusIdolatry, Creation, Worship.
Acts 14:22 mentions that through many tribulations we must enter the kingdom of God. This is echoed in 2 Timothy 3:12, which states that all who desire to live a godly life in Christ Jesus will be persecuted, highlighting the theme of suffering in the Christian journey.
Thematic focusPersecution, Endurance, Kingdom of God.
Acts 14:27 describes how God opened a door of faith to the Gentiles. Similarly, Colossians 4:3 speaks of God opening a door for the word, indicating divine opportunities for spreading the gospel.
Thematic focusEvangelism, Divine Opportunity, Gentile Inclusion.