Acts 28:3-6referencesMark 16:18
In Acts 28:3-6, Paul is unharmed by a viper's bite, which aligns with Jesus' promise in Mark 16:18 that believers will handle snakes without harm.
Thematic focusDivine Protection, Signs of Believers.
Cross-References — Acts 28
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Acts 28:8-9referencesMatthew 10:8
Acts 28:8-9 describes Paul healing the sick on Malta, reflecting Jesus' command in Matthew 10:8 to heal the sick as part of the apostolic mission.
Thematic focusHealing, Apostolic Authority.
Acts 28:23referencesIsaiah 6:9-10
In Acts 28:23, Paul uses Isaiah 6:9-10 to explain the Jewish rejection of the Gospel, highlighting the theme of spiritual blindness and fulfillment of prophecy.
Thematic focusProphecy, Spiritual Blindness.
Acts 28:28referencesRomans 11:11
Acts 28:28 declares salvation has come to the Gentiles, which is echoed in Romans 11:11, where Paul explains the purpose of Israel's transgression leading to Gentile salvation.
Thematic focusSalvation, Gentiles, Divine Plan.
Acts 28:31referencesActs 1:8
Acts 28:31 shows Paul preaching the kingdom of God in Rome, fulfilling the mission outlined in Acts 1:8 to be witnesses to the ends of the earth.
Thematic focusMission, Kingdom of God, Witness.