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Acts 26:23 Cross-References
Explore 20 cross-references for Acts 26:23 from the Treasury of Scripture Knowledge, connecting Acts chapter 26 verse 23 to related passages throughout the Bible.
“That Christ should suffer, and that he should be the first that should rise from the dead, and should shew light unto the people, and to the Gentiles.”
Acts 26:23 (KJV)
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Commentary on Acts 26:23
That Christ should suffer (παθητὸς ὁ Χριστός, pathētos ho Christos)—Paul's defense centers on this scandalous truth: the Messiah must suffer. The adjective pathētos (capable of suffering) was theologically offensive to Jewish expectations of a conquering Messiah. Yet Isaiah 53, Psalm 22, and Daniel 9:26 all prophesy Messiah's suffering and death. Paul's entire gospel hangs on this: Christ's suffering wasn't defeat but divine plan.The first that should rise from the dead (πρῶτος ἐξ ἀναστάσεως νεκρῶν, prōtos ex anastaseōs nekrōn)—Jesus is the firstfruits (1 Corinthians 15:20, 23), not the first ...
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Cross-References for Acts 26:23
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“Who hath believed our report? and to whom is the arm of the LORD revealed?”
“the faithful witness”
“the assembly”
“and on the inhabitants of Jerusalem”
“for whom are all things”
“to finish disobedience”
“and the glory of your people Israel.,A light to lighten the Gentiles, and the glory of thy people Israel.,,,,,,,,”