5 pairs
Acts 22:6 recounts Paul's encounter with the risen Christ on the road to Damascus, which is initially described in Acts 9:3. Both passages highlight the transformative power of Christ's appearance to Paul.
Thematic focusConversion, Divine Encounter, Transformation.
Acts 22:14 describes Ananias telling Paul that he is chosen to know God's will, see the Righteous One, and hear His voice. This aligns with Acts 9:15, where God tells Ananias that Paul is a chosen instrument to carry His name.
Thematic focusDivine Calling, Purpose, Revelation.
Acts 22:16 emphasizes the importance of baptism and calling on the name of the Lord for the forgiveness of sins, echoing Peter's message in Acts 2:38 about repentance and baptism for the remission of sins.
Thematic focusBaptism, Forgiveness, Salvation.
In Acts 22:21, Paul recounts how Jesus sent him to the Gentiles, which is consistent with Acts 13:46-47, where Paul and Barnabas declare they are turning to the Gentiles as commanded by the Lord.
Thematic focusMission to the Gentiles, Obedience to God's Command.
Acts 22:28 mentions Paul's Roman citizenship, which he uses to his advantage. In Philippians 3:5, Paul lists his credentials, including his heritage, showing his dual identity as a Jew and a Roman citizen.
Thematic focusIdentity, Citizenship, Heritage.