Apostolic Church and Mission Before the Jewish War

The canonical Acts unit Acts 1:1-11 presents the episode or discourse identified in the authoritative inventory as “Prologue and ascension.”

Source loci: Acts 1:1-11

Acts presents Acts 1:1-11 as a Ascension narrative; this literary classification controls how the unit is handled without converting genre classification into an independent historical corroboration.

Source loci: Acts 1:1-11

The canonical Acts unit Acts 1:12-26 presents the episode or discourse identified in the authoritative inventory as “Matthias chosen.”

Source loci: Acts 1:12-26

Acts presents Acts 1:12-26 as a Community decision; this literary classification controls how the unit is handled without converting genre classification into an independent historical corroboration.

Source loci: Acts 1:12-26

In Acts' canonical narrative order, Acts 1:12-26 follows Acts 1:1-11 and precedes Acts 2:1-13. This establishes relative narrative sequence only, not absolute historical dating.

Source loci: Acts 1:12-26

The canonical Acts unit Acts 2:1-13 presents the episode or discourse identified in the authoritative inventory as “Pentecost and the Spirit poured out.”

Source loci: Acts 2:1-13

Acts presents Acts 2:1-13 as a Pentecost narrative; this literary classification controls how the unit is handled without converting genre classification into an independent historical corroboration.

Source loci: Acts 2:1-13

In Acts' canonical narrative order, Acts 2:1-13 follows Acts 1:12-26 and precedes Acts 2:14-21. This establishes relative narrative sequence only, not absolute historical dating.

Source loci: Acts 2:1-13

The canonical Acts unit Acts 2:14-21 presents the episode or discourse identified in the authoritative inventory as “Peter explains Pentecost from Joel.”

Source loci: Acts 2:14-21

Acts presents Acts 2:14-21 as a Sermon Unit; this literary classification controls how the unit is handled without converting genre classification into an independent historical corroboration.

Source loci: Acts 2:14-21

In Acts' canonical narrative order, Acts 2:14-21 follows Acts 2:1-13 and precedes Acts 2:22-36. This establishes relative narrative sequence only, not absolute historical dating.

Source loci: Acts 2:14-21

The canonical Acts unit Acts 2:22-36 presents the episode or discourse identified in the authoritative inventory as “Peter proclaims Jesus crucified and exalted.”

Source loci: Acts 2:22-36

Acts presents Acts 2:22-36 as a Sermon Unit; this literary classification controls how the unit is handled without converting genre classification into an independent historical corroboration.

Source loci: Acts 2:22-36

In Acts' canonical narrative order, Acts 2:22-36 follows Acts 2:14-21 and precedes Acts 2:37-41. This establishes relative narrative sequence only, not absolute historical dating.

Source loci: Acts 2:22-36

The canonical Acts unit Acts 2:37-41 presents the episode or discourse identified in the authoritative inventory as “Repentance, baptism, and Pentecost response.”

Source loci: Acts 2:37-41

Acts presents Acts 2:37-41 as a Response Narrative; this literary classification controls how the unit is handled without converting genre classification into an independent historical corroboration.

Source loci: Acts 2:37-41

In Acts' canonical narrative order, Acts 2:37-41 follows Acts 2:22-36 and precedes Acts 2:42-47. This establishes relative narrative sequence only, not absolute historical dating.

Source loci: Acts 2:37-41

The canonical Acts unit Acts 2:42-47 presents the episode or discourse identified in the authoritative inventory as “The Jerusalem community.”

Source loci: Acts 2:42-47

Acts presents Acts 2:42-47 as a Summary panel; this literary classification controls how the unit is handled without converting genre classification into an independent historical corroboration.

Source loci: Acts 2:42-47

In Acts' canonical narrative order, Acts 2:42-47 follows Acts 2:37-41 and precedes Acts 3:1-10. This establishes relative narrative sequence only, not absolute historical dating.

Source loci: Acts 2:42-47

The canonical Acts unit Acts 3:1-10 presents the episode or discourse identified in the authoritative inventory as “The lame man healed.”

Source loci: Acts 3:1-10

Acts presents Acts 3:1-10 as a Miracle; this literary classification controls how the unit is handled without converting genre classification into an independent historical corroboration.

Source loci: Acts 3:1-10

In Acts' canonical narrative order, Acts 3:1-10 follows Acts 2:42-47 and precedes Acts 3:11-26. This establishes relative narrative sequence only, not absolute historical dating.

Source loci: Acts 3:1-10

The canonical Acts unit Acts 3:11-26 presents the episode or discourse identified in the authoritative inventory as “Peter's temple sermon.”

Source loci: Acts 3:11-26

Acts presents Acts 3:11-26 as a Speech; this literary classification controls how the unit is handled without converting genre classification into an independent historical corroboration.

Source loci: Acts 3:11-26

In Acts' canonical narrative order, Acts 3:11-26 follows Acts 3:1-10 and precedes Acts 4:1-22. This establishes relative narrative sequence only, not absolute historical dating.

Source loci: Acts 3:11-26

The canonical Acts unit Acts 4:1-22 presents the episode or discourse identified in the authoritative inventory as “Peter and John before the council.”

Source loci: Acts 4:1-22

Acts presents Acts 4:1-22 as a Trial/witness narrative; this literary classification controls how the unit is handled without converting genre classification into an independent historical corroboration.

Source loci: Acts 4:1-22

In Acts' canonical narrative order, Acts 4:1-22 follows Acts 3:11-26 and precedes Acts 4:23-31. This establishes relative narrative sequence only, not absolute historical dating.

Source loci: Acts 4:1-22

The canonical Acts unit Acts 4:23-31 presents the episode or discourse identified in the authoritative inventory as “The church prays for boldness.”

Source loci: Acts 4:23-31

Acts presents Acts 4:23-31 as a Prayer narrative; this literary classification controls how the unit is handled without converting genre classification into an independent historical corroboration.

Source loci: Acts 4:23-31

In Acts' canonical narrative order, Acts 4:23-31 follows Acts 4:1-22 and precedes Acts 4:32-37. This establishes relative narrative sequence only, not absolute historical dating.

Source loci: Acts 4:23-31

The canonical Acts unit Acts 4:32-37 presents the episode or discourse identified in the authoritative inventory as “Common life and Barnabas.”

Source loci: Acts 4:32-37

Acts presents Acts 4:32-37 as a Summary panel; this literary classification controls how the unit is handled without converting genre classification into an independent historical corroboration.

Source loci: Acts 4:32-37

In Acts' canonical narrative order, Acts 4:32-37 follows Acts 4:23-31 and precedes Acts 5:1-11. This establishes relative narrative sequence only, not absolute historical dating.

Source loci: Acts 4:32-37

The canonical Acts unit Acts 5:1-11 presents the episode or discourse identified in the authoritative inventory as “Ananias and Sapphira.”

Source loci: Acts 5:1-11

Acts presents Acts 5:1-11 as a Judgment narrative; this literary classification controls how the unit is handled without converting genre classification into an independent historical corroboration.

Source loci: Acts 5:1-11

In Acts' canonical narrative order, Acts 5:1-11 follows Acts 4:32-37 and precedes Acts 5:12-16. This establishes relative narrative sequence only, not absolute historical dating.

Source loci: Acts 5:1-11

The canonical Acts unit Acts 5:12-16 presents the episode or discourse identified in the authoritative inventory as “Signs and growth in Jerusalem.”

Source loci: Acts 5:12-16

Acts presents Acts 5:12-16 as a Summary panel; this literary classification controls how the unit is handled without converting genre classification into an independent historical corroboration.

Source loci: Acts 5:12-16

In Acts' canonical narrative order, Acts 5:12-16 follows Acts 5:1-11 and precedes Acts 5:17-42. This establishes relative narrative sequence only, not absolute historical dating.

Source loci: Acts 5:12-16

The canonical Acts unit Acts 5:17-42 presents the episode or discourse identified in the authoritative inventory as “The apostles arrested and released.”

Source loci: Acts 5:17-42

Acts presents Acts 5:17-42 as a Trial/witness narrative; this literary classification controls how the unit is handled without converting genre classification into an independent historical corroboration.

Source loci: Acts 5:17-42

In Acts' canonical narrative order, Acts 5:17-42 follows Acts 5:12-16 and precedes Acts 6:1-7. This establishes relative narrative sequence only, not absolute historical dating.

Source loci: Acts 5:17-42

The canonical Acts unit Acts 6:1-7 presents the episode or discourse identified in the authoritative inventory as “The seven appointed.”

Source loci: Acts 6:1-7

Acts presents Acts 6:1-7 as a Community decision; this literary classification controls how the unit is handled without converting genre classification into an independent historical corroboration.

Source loci: Acts 6:1-7

In Acts' canonical narrative order, Acts 6:1-7 follows Acts 5:17-42 and precedes Acts 6:8-15. This establishes relative narrative sequence only, not absolute historical dating.

Source loci: Acts 6:1-7

The canonical Acts unit Acts 6:8-15 presents the episode or discourse identified in the authoritative inventory as “Stephen seized.”

Source loci: Acts 6:8-15

Acts presents Acts 6:8-15 as a Witness conflict; this literary classification controls how the unit is handled without converting genre classification into an independent historical corroboration.

Source loci: Acts 6:8-15

In Acts' canonical narrative order, Acts 6:8-15 follows Acts 6:1-7 and precedes Acts 7:1-8. This establishes relative narrative sequence only, not absolute historical dating.

Source loci: Acts 6:8-15

The canonical Acts unit Acts 7:1-8 presents the episode or discourse identified in the authoritative inventory as “Stephen recalls Abraham and the promise.”

Source loci: Acts 7:1-8

Acts presents Acts 7:1-8 as a Defense Speech; this literary classification controls how the unit is handled without converting genre classification into an independent historical corroboration.

Source loci: Acts 7:1-8

In Acts' canonical narrative order, Acts 7:1-8 follows Acts 6:8-15 and precedes Acts 7:9-16. This establishes relative narrative sequence only, not absolute historical dating.

Source loci: Acts 7:1-8

The canonical Acts unit Acts 7:9-16 presents the episode or discourse identified in the authoritative inventory as “Stephen recalls Joseph and the patriarchs.”

Source loci: Acts 7:9-16

Acts presents Acts 7:9-16 as a Defense Speech; this literary classification controls how the unit is handled without converting genre classification into an independent historical corroboration.

Source loci: Acts 7:9-16

In Acts' canonical narrative order, Acts 7:9-16 follows Acts 7:1-8 and precedes Acts 7:17-43. This establishes relative narrative sequence only, not absolute historical dating.

Source loci: Acts 7:9-16

The canonical Acts unit Acts 7:17-43 presents the episode or discourse identified in the authoritative inventory as “Stephen recalls Moses, rejection, and wilderness idolatry.”

Source loci: Acts 7:17-43

Acts presents Acts 7:17-43 as a Defense Speech; this literary classification controls how the unit is handled without converting genre classification into an independent historical corroboration.

Source loci: Acts 7:17-43

In Acts' canonical narrative order, Acts 7:17-43 follows Acts 7:9-16 and precedes Acts 7:44-53. This establishes relative narrative sequence only, not absolute historical dating.

Source loci: Acts 7:17-43

The canonical Acts unit Acts 7:44-53 presents the episode or discourse identified in the authoritative inventory as “Stephen indicts temple confidence and resistance.”

Source loci: Acts 7:44-53

Acts presents Acts 7:44-53 as a Defense Speech; this literary classification controls how the unit is handled without converting genre classification into an independent historical corroboration.

Source loci: Acts 7:44-53

In Acts' canonical narrative order, Acts 7:44-53 follows Acts 7:17-43 and precedes Acts 7:54-8:3. This establishes relative narrative sequence only, not absolute historical dating.

Source loci: Acts 7:44-53

The canonical Acts unit Acts 7:54-8:3 presents the episode or discourse identified in the authoritative inventory as “Stephen martyred and Saul persecutes.”

Source loci: Acts 7:54-8:3

Acts presents Acts 7:54-8:3 as a Martyrdom/persecution; this literary classification controls how the unit is handled without converting genre classification into an independent historical corroboration.

Source loci: Acts 7:54-8:3

In Acts' canonical narrative order, Acts 7:54-8:3 follows Acts 7:44-53 and precedes Acts 8:4-25. This establishes relative narrative sequence only, not absolute historical dating.

Source loci: Acts 7:54-8:3

The canonical Acts unit Acts 8:4-25 presents the episode or discourse identified in the authoritative inventory as “Philip in Samaria and Simon.”

Source loci: Acts 8:4-25

Acts presents Acts 8:4-25 as a Mission narrative; this literary classification controls how the unit is handled without converting genre classification into an independent historical corroboration.

Source loci: Acts 8:4-25

In Acts' canonical narrative order, Acts 8:4-25 follows Acts 7:54-8:3 and precedes Acts 8:26-40. This establishes relative narrative sequence only, not absolute historical dating.

Source loci: Acts 8:4-25

The canonical Acts unit Acts 8:26-40 presents the episode or discourse identified in the authoritative inventory as “Philip and the Ethiopian eunuch.”

Source loci: Acts 8:26-40

Acts presents Acts 8:26-40 as a Mission narrative; this literary classification controls how the unit is handled without converting genre classification into an independent historical corroboration.

Source loci: Acts 8:26-40

In Acts' canonical narrative order, Acts 8:26-40 follows Acts 8:4-25 and precedes Acts 9:1-19. This establishes relative narrative sequence only, not absolute historical dating.

Source loci: Acts 8:26-40

The canonical Acts unit Acts 9:1-19 presents the episode or discourse identified in the authoritative inventory as “Saul encounters the risen Jesus and is baptised.”

Source loci: Acts 9:1-19

Acts presents Acts 9:1-19 as a Conversion Narrative; this literary classification controls how the unit is handled without converting genre classification into an independent historical corroboration.

Source loci: Acts 9:1-19

In Acts' canonical narrative order, Acts 9:1-19 follows Acts 8:26-40 and precedes Acts 9:20-25. This establishes relative narrative sequence only, not absolute historical dating.

Source loci: Acts 9:1-19

The canonical Acts unit Acts 9:20-25 presents the episode or discourse identified in the authoritative inventory as “Saul proclaims Jesus in Damascus and escapes.”

Source loci: Acts 9:20-25

Acts presents Acts 9:20-25 as a Mission Narrative; this literary classification controls how the unit is handled without converting genre classification into an independent historical corroboration.

Source loci: Acts 9:20-25

In Acts' canonical narrative order, Acts 9:20-25 follows Acts 9:1-19 and precedes Acts 9:26-31. This establishes relative narrative sequence only, not absolute historical dating.

Source loci: Acts 9:20-25

The canonical Acts unit Acts 9:26-31 presents the episode or discourse identified in the authoritative inventory as “Saul received in Jerusalem and the church has peace.”

Source loci: Acts 9:26-31

Acts presents Acts 9:26-31 as a Mission Narrative; this literary classification controls how the unit is handled without converting genre classification into an independent historical corroboration.

Source loci: Acts 9:26-31

In Acts' canonical narrative order, Acts 9:26-31 follows Acts 9:20-25 and precedes Acts 9:32-43. This establishes relative narrative sequence only, not absolute historical dating.

Source loci: Acts 9:26-31

The canonical Acts unit Acts 9:32-43 presents the episode or discourse identified in the authoritative inventory as “Aeneas healed and Tabitha raised.”

Source loci: Acts 9:32-43

Acts presents Acts 9:32-43 as a Miracle narrative; this literary classification controls how the unit is handled without converting genre classification into an independent historical corroboration.

Source loci: Acts 9:32-43

In Acts' canonical narrative order, Acts 9:32-43 follows Acts 9:26-31 and precedes Acts 10:1-8. This establishes relative narrative sequence only, not absolute historical dating.

Source loci: Acts 9:32-43

The canonical Acts unit Acts 10:1-8 presents the episode or discourse identified in the authoritative inventory as “Cornelius receives angelic instruction.”

Source loci: Acts 10:1-8

Acts presents Acts 10:1-8 as a Vision Narrative; this literary classification controls how the unit is handled without converting genre classification into an independent historical corroboration.

Source loci: Acts 10:1-8

In Acts' canonical narrative order, Acts 10:1-8 follows Acts 9:32-43 and precedes Acts 10:9-23. This establishes relative narrative sequence only, not absolute historical dating.

Source loci: Acts 10:1-8

The canonical Acts unit Acts 10:9-23 presents the episode or discourse identified in the authoritative inventory as “Peter's rooftop vision and summons.”

Source loci: Acts 10:9-23

Acts presents Acts 10:9-23 as a Vision Narrative; this literary classification controls how the unit is handled without converting genre classification into an independent historical corroboration.

Source loci: Acts 10:9-23

In Acts' canonical narrative order, Acts 10:9-23 follows Acts 10:1-8 and precedes Acts 10:24-33. This establishes relative narrative sequence only, not absolute historical dating.

Source loci: Acts 10:9-23

The canonical Acts unit Acts 10:24-33 presents the episode or discourse identified in the authoritative inventory as “Peter meets Cornelius and hears the explanation.”

Source loci: Acts 10:24-33

Acts presents Acts 10:24-33 as a Meeting Narrative; this literary classification controls how the unit is handled without converting genre classification into an independent historical corroboration.

Source loci: Acts 10:24-33

In Acts' canonical narrative order, Acts 10:24-33 follows Acts 10:9-23 and precedes Acts 10:34-43. This establishes relative narrative sequence only, not absolute historical dating.

Source loci: Acts 10:24-33

The canonical Acts unit Acts 10:34-43 presents the episode or discourse identified in the authoritative inventory as “Peter proclaims Jesus to Gentiles.”

Source loci: Acts 10:34-43

Acts presents Acts 10:34-43 as a Sermon Unit; this literary classification controls how the unit is handled without converting genre classification into an independent historical corroboration.

Source loci: Acts 10:34-43

In Acts' canonical narrative order, Acts 10:34-43 follows Acts 10:24-33 and precedes Acts 10:44-48. This establishes relative narrative sequence only, not absolute historical dating.

Source loci: Acts 10:34-43

The canonical Acts unit Acts 10:44-48 presents the episode or discourse identified in the authoritative inventory as “The Spirit falls on Gentiles and they are baptised.”

Source loci: Acts 10:44-48

Acts presents Acts 10:44-48 as a Inclusion Narrative; this literary classification controls how the unit is handled without converting genre classification into an independent historical corroboration.

Source loci: Acts 10:44-48

In Acts' canonical narrative order, Acts 10:44-48 follows Acts 10:34-43 and precedes Acts 11:1-18. This establishes relative narrative sequence only, not absolute historical dating.

Source loci: Acts 10:44-48

The canonical Acts unit Acts 11:1-18 presents the episode or discourse identified in the authoritative inventory as “Peter explains Gentile inclusion.”

Source loci: Acts 11:1-18

Acts presents Acts 11:1-18 as a Church discernment; this literary classification controls how the unit is handled without converting genre classification into an independent historical corroboration.

Source loci: Acts 11:1-18

In Acts' canonical narrative order, Acts 11:1-18 follows Acts 10:44-48 and precedes Acts 11:19-30. This establishes relative narrative sequence only, not absolute historical dating.

Source loci: Acts 11:1-18

The canonical Acts unit Acts 11:19-30 presents the episode or discourse identified in the authoritative inventory as “Antioch church and famine relief.”

Source loci: Acts 11:19-30

Acts presents Acts 11:19-30 as a Mission summary; this literary classification controls how the unit is handled without converting genre classification into an independent historical corroboration.

Source loci: Acts 11:19-30

In Acts' canonical narrative order, Acts 11:19-30 follows Acts 11:1-18 and precedes Acts 12:1-19. This establishes relative narrative sequence only, not absolute historical dating.

Source loci: Acts 11:19-30

The canonical Acts unit Acts 12:1-19 presents the episode or discourse identified in the authoritative inventory as “Peter delivered from prison.”

Source loci: Acts 12:1-19

Acts presents Acts 12:1-19 as a Deliverance narrative; this literary classification controls how the unit is handled without converting genre classification into an independent historical corroboration.

Source loci: Acts 12:1-19

In Acts' canonical narrative order, Acts 12:1-19 follows Acts 11:19-30 and precedes Acts 12:20-25. This establishes relative narrative sequence only, not absolute historical dating.

Source loci: Acts 12:1-19

The canonical Acts unit Acts 12:20-25 presents the episode or discourse identified in the authoritative inventory as “Herod judged and the word grows.”

Source loci: Acts 12:20-25

Acts presents Acts 12:20-25 as a Judgment/summary; this literary classification controls how the unit is handled without converting genre classification into an independent historical corroboration.

Source loci: Acts 12:20-25

In Acts' canonical narrative order, Acts 12:20-25 follows Acts 12:1-19 and precedes Acts 13:1-12. This establishes relative narrative sequence only, not absolute historical dating.

Source loci: Acts 12:20-25

The canonical Acts unit Acts 13:1-12 presents the episode or discourse identified in the authoritative inventory as “Barnabas and Saul sent; Cyprus.”

Source loci: Acts 13:1-12

Acts presents Acts 13:1-12 as a Mission journey; this literary classification controls how the unit is handled without converting genre classification into an independent historical corroboration.

Source loci: Acts 13:1-12

In Acts' canonical narrative order, Acts 13:1-12 follows Acts 12:20-25 and precedes Acts 13:13-25. This establishes relative narrative sequence only, not absolute historical dating.

Source loci: Acts 13:1-12

The canonical Acts unit Acts 13:13-25 presents the episode or discourse identified in the authoritative inventory as “Paul begins the synagogue sermon with Israel's story.”

Source loci: Acts 13:13-25

Acts presents Acts 13:13-25 as a Sermon Unit; this literary classification controls how the unit is handled without converting genre classification into an independent historical corroboration.

Source loci: Acts 13:13-25

In Acts' canonical narrative order, Acts 13:13-25 follows Acts 13:1-12 and precedes Acts 13:26-41. This establishes relative narrative sequence only, not absolute historical dating.

Source loci: Acts 13:13-25

The canonical Acts unit Acts 13:26-41 presents the episode or discourse identified in the authoritative inventory as “Paul proclaims Jesus, resurrection, and warning.”

Source loci: Acts 13:26-41

Acts presents Acts 13:26-41 as a Sermon Unit; this literary classification controls how the unit is handled without converting genre classification into an independent historical corroboration.

Source loci: Acts 13:26-41

In Acts' canonical narrative order, Acts 13:26-41 follows Acts 13:13-25 and precedes Acts 13:42-52. This establishes relative narrative sequence only, not absolute historical dating.

Source loci: Acts 13:26-41

The canonical Acts unit Acts 13:42-52 presents the episode or discourse identified in the authoritative inventory as “Mixed response in Pisidian Antioch.”

Source loci: Acts 13:42-52

Acts presents Acts 13:42-52 as a Mission Narrative; this literary classification controls how the unit is handled without converting genre classification into an independent historical corroboration.

Source loci: Acts 13:42-52

In Acts' canonical narrative order, Acts 13:42-52 follows Acts 13:26-41 and precedes Acts 14:1-7. This establishes relative narrative sequence only, not absolute historical dating.

Source loci: Acts 13:42-52

The canonical Acts unit Acts 14:1-7 presents the episode or discourse identified in the authoritative inventory as “Witness and opposition in Iconium.”

Source loci: Acts 14:1-7

Acts presents Acts 14:1-7 as a Mission narrative; this literary classification controls how the unit is handled without converting genre classification into an independent historical corroboration.

Source loci: Acts 14:1-7

In Acts' canonical narrative order, Acts 14:1-7 follows Acts 13:42-52 and precedes Acts 14:8-20. This establishes relative narrative sequence only, not absolute historical dating.

Source loci: Acts 14:1-7

The canonical Acts unit Acts 14:8-20 presents the episode or discourse identified in the authoritative inventory as “Lystra: healing, idolatry, and stoning.”

Source loci: Acts 14:8-20

Acts presents Acts 14:8-20 as a Mission narrative; this literary classification controls how the unit is handled without converting genre classification into an independent historical corroboration.

Source loci: Acts 14:8-20

In Acts' canonical narrative order, Acts 14:8-20 follows Acts 14:1-7 and precedes Acts 14:21-28. This establishes relative narrative sequence only, not absolute historical dating.

Source loci: Acts 14:8-20

The canonical Acts unit Acts 14:21-28 presents the episode or discourse identified in the authoritative inventory as “Return, elders, and mission report.”

Source loci: Acts 14:21-28

Acts presents Acts 14:21-28 as a Mission summary; this literary classification controls how the unit is handled without converting genre classification into an independent historical corroboration.

Source loci: Acts 14:21-28

In Acts' canonical narrative order, Acts 14:21-28 follows Acts 14:8-20 and precedes Acts 15:1-5. This establishes relative narrative sequence only, not absolute historical dating.

Source loci: Acts 14:21-28

The canonical Acts unit Acts 15:1-5 presents the episode or discourse identified in the authoritative inventory as “Circumcision controversy reaches Jerusalem.”

Source loci: Acts 15:1-5

Acts presents Acts 15:1-5 as a Council Narrative; this literary classification controls how the unit is handled without converting genre classification into an independent historical corroboration.

Source loci: Acts 15:1-5

In Acts' canonical narrative order, Acts 15:1-5 follows Acts 14:21-28 and precedes Acts 15:6-21. This establishes relative narrative sequence only, not absolute historical dating.

Source loci: Acts 15:1-5

The canonical Acts unit Acts 15:6-21 presents the episode or discourse identified in the authoritative inventory as “Apostolic deliberation and James' judgment.”

Source loci: Acts 15:6-21

Acts presents Acts 15:6-21 as a Council Speech; this literary classification controls how the unit is handled without converting genre classification into an independent historical corroboration.

Source loci: Acts 15:6-21

In Acts' canonical narrative order, Acts 15:6-21 follows Acts 15:1-5 and precedes Acts 15:22-35. This establishes relative narrative sequence only, not absolute historical dating.

Source loci: Acts 15:6-21

The canonical Acts unit Acts 15:22-35 presents the episode or discourse identified in the authoritative inventory as “The Jerusalem letter delivered to Antioch.”

Source loci: Acts 15:22-35

Acts presents Acts 15:22-35 as a Council Decision; this literary classification controls how the unit is handled without converting genre classification into an independent historical corroboration.

Source loci: Acts 15:22-35

In Acts' canonical narrative order, Acts 15:22-35 follows Acts 15:6-21 and precedes Acts 15:36-41. This establishes relative narrative sequence only, not absolute historical dating.

Source loci: Acts 15:22-35

The canonical Acts unit Acts 15:36-41 presents the episode or discourse identified in the authoritative inventory as “Paul and Barnabas separate.”

Source loci: Acts 15:36-41

Acts presents Acts 15:36-41 as a Mission transition; this literary classification controls how the unit is handled without converting genre classification into an independent historical corroboration.

Source loci: Acts 15:36-41

In Acts' canonical narrative order, Acts 15:36-41 follows Acts 15:22-35 and precedes Acts 16:1-10. This establishes relative narrative sequence only, not absolute historical dating.

Source loci: Acts 15:36-41

The canonical Acts unit Acts 16:1-10 presents the episode or discourse identified in the authoritative inventory as “Timothy joins and the Macedonian call.”

Source loci: Acts 16:1-10

Acts presents Acts 16:1-10 as a Mission guidance; this literary classification controls how the unit is handled without converting genre classification into an independent historical corroboration.

Source loci: Acts 16:1-10

In Acts' canonical narrative order, Acts 16:1-10 follows Acts 15:36-41 and precedes Acts 16:11-15. This establishes relative narrative sequence only, not absolute historical dating.

Source loci: Acts 16:1-10

The canonical Acts unit Acts 16:11-15 presents the episode or discourse identified in the authoritative inventory as “Lydia receives the gospel.”

Source loci: Acts 16:11-15

Acts presents Acts 16:11-15 as a Conversion narrative; this literary classification controls how the unit is handled without converting genre classification into an independent historical corroboration.

Source loci: Acts 16:11-15

In Acts' canonical narrative order, Acts 16:11-15 follows Acts 16:1-10 and precedes Acts 16:16-40. This establishes relative narrative sequence only, not absolute historical dating.

Source loci: Acts 16:11-15

The canonical Acts unit Acts 16:16-40 presents the episode or discourse identified in the authoritative inventory as “The Philippian jailer and prison deliverance.”

Source loci: Acts 16:16-40

Acts presents Acts 16:16-40 as a Mission narrative; this literary classification controls how the unit is handled without converting genre classification into an independent historical corroboration.

Source loci: Acts 16:16-40

In Acts' canonical narrative order, Acts 16:16-40 follows Acts 16:11-15 and precedes Acts 17:1-9. This establishes relative narrative sequence only, not absolute historical dating.

Source loci: Acts 16:16-40

The canonical Acts unit Acts 17:1-9 presents the episode or discourse identified in the authoritative inventory as “Thessalonica: reasoning and riot.”

Source loci: Acts 17:1-9

Acts presents Acts 17:1-9 as a Mission narrative; this literary classification controls how the unit is handled without converting genre classification into an independent historical corroboration.

Source loci: Acts 17:1-9

In Acts' canonical narrative order, Acts 17:1-9 follows Acts 16:16-40 and precedes Acts 17:10-15. This establishes relative narrative sequence only, not absolute historical dating.

Source loci: Acts 17:1-9

The canonical Acts unit Acts 17:10-15 presents the episode or discourse identified in the authoritative inventory as “Berea receives the word.”

Source loci: Acts 17:10-15

Acts presents Acts 17:10-15 as a Mission narrative; this literary classification controls how the unit is handled without converting genre classification into an independent historical corroboration.

Source loci: Acts 17:10-15

In Acts' canonical narrative order, Acts 17:10-15 follows Acts 17:1-9 and precedes Acts 17:16-34. This establishes relative narrative sequence only, not absolute historical dating.

Source loci: Acts 17:10-15

The canonical Acts unit Acts 17:16-34 presents the episode or discourse identified in the authoritative inventory as “Paul in Athens.”

Source loci: Acts 17:16-34

Acts presents Acts 17:16-34 as a Mission speech; this literary classification controls how the unit is handled without converting genre classification into an independent historical corroboration.

Source loci: Acts 17:16-34

In Acts' canonical narrative order, Acts 17:16-34 follows Acts 17:10-15 and precedes Acts 18:1-17. This establishes relative narrative sequence only, not absolute historical dating.

Source loci: Acts 17:16-34

The canonical Acts unit Acts 18:1-17 presents the episode or discourse identified in the authoritative inventory as “Paul in Corinth.”

Source loci: Acts 18:1-17

Acts presents Acts 18:1-17 as a Mission narrative; this literary classification controls how the unit is handled without converting genre classification into an independent historical corroboration.

Source loci: Acts 18:1-17

In Acts' canonical narrative order, Acts 18:1-17 follows Acts 17:16-34 and precedes Acts 18:18-23. This establishes relative narrative sequence only, not absolute historical dating.

Source loci: Acts 18:1-17

The canonical Acts unit Acts 18:18-23 presents the episode or discourse identified in the authoritative inventory as “Return to Antioch and third journey begins.”

Source loci: Acts 18:18-23

Acts presents Acts 18:18-23 as a Mission transition; this literary classification controls how the unit is handled without converting genre classification into an independent historical corroboration.

Source loci: Acts 18:18-23

In Acts' canonical narrative order, Acts 18:18-23 follows Acts 18:1-17 and precedes Acts 18:24-28. This establishes relative narrative sequence only, not absolute historical dating.

Source loci: Acts 18:18-23

The canonical Acts unit Acts 18:24-28 presents the episode or discourse identified in the authoritative inventory as “Apollos instructed and strengthened.”

Source loci: Acts 18:24-28

Acts presents Acts 18:24-28 as a Mission narrative; this literary classification controls how the unit is handled without converting genre classification into an independent historical corroboration.

Source loci: Acts 18:24-28

In Acts' canonical narrative order, Acts 18:24-28 follows Acts 18:18-23 and precedes Acts 19:1-10. This establishes relative narrative sequence only, not absolute historical dating.

Source loci: Acts 18:24-28

The canonical Acts unit Acts 19:1-10 presents the episode or discourse identified in the authoritative inventory as “Disciples in Ephesus and the school of Tyrannus.”

Source loci: Acts 19:1-10

Acts presents Acts 19:1-10 as a Mission narrative; this literary classification controls how the unit is handled without converting genre classification into an independent historical corroboration.

Source loci: Acts 19:1-10

In Acts' canonical narrative order, Acts 19:1-10 follows Acts 18:24-28 and precedes Acts 19:11-20. This establishes relative narrative sequence only, not absolute historical dating.

Source loci: Acts 19:1-10

The canonical Acts unit Acts 19:11-20 presents the episode or discourse identified in the authoritative inventory as “Extraordinary works and the word grows.”

Source loci: Acts 19:11-20

Acts presents Acts 19:11-20 as a Mission narrative; this literary classification controls how the unit is handled without converting genre classification into an independent historical corroboration.

Source loci: Acts 19:11-20

In Acts' canonical narrative order, Acts 19:11-20 follows Acts 19:1-10 and precedes Acts 19:21-22. This establishes relative narrative sequence only, not absolute historical dating.

Source loci: Acts 19:11-20

The canonical Acts unit Acts 19:21-22 presents the episode or discourse identified in the authoritative inventory as “Paul resolves to go to Jerusalem and Rome.”

Source loci: Acts 19:21-22

Acts presents Acts 19:21-22 as a Travel Transition; this literary classification controls how the unit is handled without converting genre classification into an independent historical corroboration.

Source loci: Acts 19:21-22

In Acts' canonical narrative order, Acts 19:21-22 follows Acts 19:11-20 and precedes Acts 19:23-41. This establishes relative narrative sequence only, not absolute historical dating.

Source loci: Acts 19:21-22

The canonical Acts unit Acts 19:23-41 presents the episode or discourse identified in the authoritative inventory as “The Ephesian riot over Artemis.”

Source loci: Acts 19:23-41

Acts presents Acts 19:23-41 as a Conflict Narrative; this literary classification controls how the unit is handled without converting genre classification into an independent historical corroboration.

Source loci: Acts 19:23-41

In Acts' canonical narrative order, Acts 19:23-41 follows Acts 19:21-22 and precedes Acts 20:1-16. This establishes relative narrative sequence only, not absolute historical dating.

Source loci: Acts 19:23-41

The canonical Acts unit Acts 20:1-16 presents the episode or discourse identified in the authoritative inventory as “Journey through Macedonia, Greece, and Troas.”

Source loci: Acts 20:1-16

Acts presents Acts 20:1-16 as a Travel narrative; this literary classification controls how the unit is handled without converting genre classification into an independent historical corroboration.

Source loci: Acts 20:1-16

In Acts' canonical narrative order, Acts 20:1-16 follows Acts 19:23-41 and precedes Acts 20:17-38. This establishes relative narrative sequence only, not absolute historical dating.

Source loci: Acts 20:1-16

The canonical Acts unit Acts 20:17-38 presents the episode or discourse identified in the authoritative inventory as “Paul addresses the Ephesian elders.”

Source loci: Acts 20:17-38

Acts presents Acts 20:17-38 as a Speech; this literary classification controls how the unit is handled without converting genre classification into an independent historical corroboration.

Source loci: Acts 20:17-38

In Acts' canonical narrative order, Acts 20:17-38 follows Acts 20:1-16 and precedes Acts 21:1-16. This establishes relative narrative sequence only, not absolute historical dating.

Source loci: Acts 20:17-38

The canonical Acts unit Acts 21:1-16 presents the episode or discourse identified in the authoritative inventory as “Journey to Jerusalem.”

Source loci: Acts 21:1-16

Acts presents Acts 21:1-16 as a Travel narrative; this literary classification controls how the unit is handled without converting genre classification into an independent historical corroboration.

Source loci: Acts 21:1-16

In Acts' canonical narrative order, Acts 21:1-16 follows Acts 20:17-38 and precedes Acts 21:17-26. This establishes relative narrative sequence only, not absolute historical dating.

Source loci: Acts 21:1-16

The canonical Acts unit Acts 21:17-26 presents the episode or discourse identified in the authoritative inventory as “Paul meets James and purifies himself.”

Source loci: Acts 21:17-26

Acts presents Acts 21:17-26 as a Jerusalem narrative; this literary classification controls how the unit is handled without converting genre classification into an independent historical corroboration.

Source loci: Acts 21:17-26

In Acts' canonical narrative order, Acts 21:17-26 follows Acts 21:1-16 and precedes Acts 21:27-36. This establishes relative narrative sequence only, not absolute historical dating.

Source loci: Acts 21:17-26

The canonical Acts unit Acts 21:27-36 presents the episode or discourse identified in the authoritative inventory as “Paul arrested in the temple.”

Source loci: Acts 21:27-36

Acts presents Acts 21:27-36 as a Arrest narrative; this literary classification controls how the unit is handled without converting genre classification into an independent historical corroboration.

Source loci: Acts 21:27-36

In Acts' canonical narrative order, Acts 21:27-36 follows Acts 21:17-26 and precedes Acts 21:37-22:21. This establishes relative narrative sequence only, not absolute historical dating.

Source loci: Acts 21:27-36

The canonical Acts unit Acts 21:37-22:21 presents the episode or discourse identified in the authoritative inventory as “Paul's defense to the crowd.”

Source loci: Acts 21:37-22:21

Acts presents Acts 21:37-22:21 as a Defense speech; this literary classification controls how the unit is handled without converting genre classification into an independent historical corroboration.

Source loci: Acts 21:37-22:21

In Acts' canonical narrative order, Acts 21:37-22:21 follows Acts 21:27-36 and precedes Acts 22:22-29. This establishes relative narrative sequence only, not absolute historical dating.

Source loci: Acts 21:37-22:21

The canonical Acts unit Acts 22:22-29 presents the episode or discourse identified in the authoritative inventory as “Paul reveals Roman citizenship.”

Source loci: Acts 22:22-29

Acts presents Acts 22:22-29 as a Trial narrative; this literary classification controls how the unit is handled without converting genre classification into an independent historical corroboration.

Source loci: Acts 22:22-29

In Acts' canonical narrative order, Acts 22:22-29 follows Acts 21:37-22:21 and precedes Acts 22:30-23:11. This establishes relative narrative sequence only, not absolute historical dating.

Source loci: Acts 22:22-29

The canonical Acts unit Acts 22:30-23:11 presents the episode or discourse identified in the authoritative inventory as “Paul before the Sanhedrin.”

Source loci: Acts 22:30-23:11

Acts presents Acts 22:30-23:11 as a Trial narrative; this literary classification controls how the unit is handled without converting genre classification into an independent historical corroboration.

Source loci: Acts 22:30-23:11

In Acts' canonical narrative order, Acts 22:30-23:11 follows Acts 22:22-29 and precedes Acts 23:12-35. This establishes relative narrative sequence only, not absolute historical dating.

Source loci: Acts 22:30-23:11

The canonical Acts unit Acts 23:12-35 presents the episode or discourse identified in the authoritative inventory as “Plot against Paul and transfer to Caesarea.”

Source loci: Acts 23:12-35

Acts presents Acts 23:12-35 as a Trial narrative; this literary classification controls how the unit is handled without converting genre classification into an independent historical corroboration.

Source loci: Acts 23:12-35

In Acts' canonical narrative order, Acts 23:12-35 follows Acts 22:30-23:11 and precedes Acts 24:1-27. This establishes relative narrative sequence only, not absolute historical dating.

Source loci: Acts 23:12-35

The canonical Acts unit Acts 24:1-27 presents the episode or discourse identified in the authoritative inventory as “Paul before Felix.”

Source loci: Acts 24:1-27

Acts presents Acts 24:1-27 as a Trial narrative; this literary classification controls how the unit is handled without converting genre classification into an independent historical corroboration.

Source loci: Acts 24:1-27

In Acts' canonical narrative order, Acts 24:1-27 follows Acts 23:12-35 and precedes Acts 25:1-12. This establishes relative narrative sequence only, not absolute historical dating.

Source loci: Acts 24:1-27

The canonical Acts unit Acts 25:1-12 presents the episode or discourse identified in the authoritative inventory as “Paul appeals to Caesar.”

Source loci: Acts 25:1-12

Acts presents Acts 25:1-12 as a Trial narrative; this literary classification controls how the unit is handled without converting genre classification into an independent historical corroboration.

Source loci: Acts 25:1-12

In Acts' canonical narrative order, Acts 25:1-12 follows Acts 24:1-27 and precedes Acts 25:13-27. This establishes relative narrative sequence only, not absolute historical dating.

Source loci: Acts 25:1-12

The canonical Acts unit Acts 25:13-27 presents the episode or discourse identified in the authoritative inventory as “Festus consults Agrippa.”

Source loci: Acts 25:13-27

Acts presents Acts 25:13-27 as a Trial transition; this literary classification controls how the unit is handled without converting genre classification into an independent historical corroboration.

Source loci: Acts 25:13-27

In Acts' canonical narrative order, Acts 25:13-27 follows Acts 25:1-12 and precedes Acts 26:1-23. This establishes relative narrative sequence only, not absolute historical dating.

Source loci: Acts 25:13-27

The canonical Acts unit Acts 26:1-23 presents the episode or discourse identified in the authoritative inventory as “Paul's defense before Agrippa.”

Source loci: Acts 26:1-23

Acts presents Acts 26:1-23 as a Trial Speech; this literary classification controls how the unit is handled without converting genre classification into an independent historical corroboration.

Source loci: Acts 26:1-23

In Acts' canonical narrative order, Acts 26:1-23 follows Acts 25:13-27 and precedes Acts 26:24-32. This establishes relative narrative sequence only, not absolute historical dating.

Source loci: Acts 26:1-23

The canonical Acts unit Acts 26:24-32 presents the episode or discourse identified in the authoritative inventory as “Agrippa, Festus, and the verdict.”

Source loci: Acts 26:24-32

Acts presents Acts 26:24-32 as a Trial Narrative; this literary classification controls how the unit is handled without converting genre classification into an independent historical corroboration.

Source loci: Acts 26:24-32

In Acts' canonical narrative order, Acts 26:24-32 follows Acts 26:1-23 and precedes Acts 27:1-12. This establishes relative narrative sequence only, not absolute historical dating.

Source loci: Acts 26:24-32

The canonical Acts unit Acts 27:1-12 presents the episode or discourse identified in the authoritative inventory as “Voyage to Rome begins.”

Source loci: Acts 27:1-12

Acts presents Acts 27:1-12 as a Travel narrative; this literary classification controls how the unit is handled without converting genre classification into an independent historical corroboration.

Source loci: Acts 27:1-12

In Acts' canonical narrative order, Acts 27:1-12 follows Acts 26:24-32 and precedes Acts 27:13-26. This establishes relative narrative sequence only, not absolute historical dating.

Source loci: Acts 27:1-12

The canonical Acts unit Acts 27:13-26 presents the episode or discourse identified in the authoritative inventory as “Storm, loss of hope, and Paul's angelic assurance.”

Source loci: Acts 27:13-26

Acts presents Acts 27:13-26 as a Sea Voyage Narrative; this literary classification controls how the unit is handled without converting genre classification into an independent historical corroboration.

Source loci: Acts 27:13-26

In Acts' canonical narrative order, Acts 27:13-26 follows Acts 27:1-12 and precedes Acts 27:27-38. This establishes relative narrative sequence only, not absolute historical dating.

Source loci: Acts 27:13-26

The canonical Acts unit Acts 27:27-38 presents the episode or discourse identified in the authoritative inventory as “Approach to land and final meal.”

Source loci: Acts 27:27-38

Acts presents Acts 27:27-38 as a Sea Voyage Narrative; this literary classification controls how the unit is handled without converting genre classification into an independent historical corroboration.

Source loci: Acts 27:27-38

In Acts' canonical narrative order, Acts 27:27-38 follows Acts 27:13-26 and precedes Acts 27:39-44. This establishes relative narrative sequence only, not absolute historical dating.

Source loci: Acts 27:27-38

The canonical Acts unit Acts 27:39-44 presents the episode or discourse identified in the authoritative inventory as “Shipwreck and all reach land safely.”

Source loci: Acts 27:39-44

Acts presents Acts 27:39-44 as a Sea Voyage Narrative; this literary classification controls how the unit is handled without converting genre classification into an independent historical corroboration.

Source loci: Acts 27:39-44

In Acts' canonical narrative order, Acts 27:39-44 follows Acts 27:27-38 and precedes Acts 28:1-10. This establishes relative narrative sequence only, not absolute historical dating.

Source loci: Acts 27:39-44

The canonical Acts unit Acts 28:1-10 presents the episode or discourse identified in the authoritative inventory as “Malta: deliverance and healing.”

Source loci: Acts 28:1-10

Acts presents Acts 28:1-10 as a Travel narrative; this literary classification controls how the unit is handled without converting genre classification into an independent historical corroboration.

Source loci: Acts 28:1-10

In Acts' canonical narrative order, Acts 28:1-10 follows Acts 27:39-44 and precedes Acts 28:11-16. This establishes relative narrative sequence only, not absolute historical dating.

Source loci: Acts 28:1-10

The canonical Acts unit Acts 28:11-16 presents the episode or discourse identified in the authoritative inventory as “Arrival in Rome.”

Source loci: Acts 28:11-16

Acts presents Acts 28:11-16 as a Travel narrative; this literary classification controls how the unit is handled without converting genre classification into an independent historical corroboration.

Source loci: Acts 28:11-16

In Acts' canonical narrative order, Acts 28:11-16 follows Acts 28:1-10 and precedes Acts 28:17-31. This establishes relative narrative sequence only, not absolute historical dating.

Source loci: Acts 28:11-16

The canonical Acts unit Acts 28:17-31 presents the episode or discourse identified in the authoritative inventory as “Paul's ministry in Rome.”

Source loci: Acts 28:17-31

Acts presents Acts 28:17-31 as a Final summary; this literary classification controls how the unit is handled without converting genre classification into an independent historical corroboration.

Source loci: Acts 28:17-31

In Acts' canonical narrative order, Acts 28:17-31 follows Acts 28:11-16 and is the final Acts unit. This establishes relative narrative sequence only, not absolute historical dating.

Source loci: Acts 28:17-31

Acts and Josephus independently place Agrippa I's fatal final episode at Caesarea and associate it with acclamation/flattery and death; details differ and are not harmonized by force.

Source loci: Acts 12:20–23 | Josephus, Ant. 19.343–361

Josephus attests severe Judean famine conditions and Helena's relief; this supplies an external famine context without by itself proving that every detail is the identical Acts episode.

Source loci: Acts 11:27–30 | Josephus, Ant. 20.17–53; 20.5

Suetonius independently reports Claudius expelling Jews from Rome amid disturbances associated with 'Chrestus'; identification and exact relation to Acts remain interpretive.

Source loci: Acts 18:2 | Suetonius, Claud. 25.4

The Delphi inscription independently attests Gallio as proconsul of Achaia under Claudius and provides a strong external anchor for the Corinth episode.

Source loci: Acts 18:12–17 | Delphi Claudius/Gallio inscription

The Thessalonian inscription attests the civic office title politarch; the British Museum dates the surviving object to the Roman Imperial second century.

Source loci: Acts 17:6,8 | BM 1877,0511.1 / IG X 126

A Claudian-era Ephesian edict independently attests Artemis-temple administration and civic cultic context in the first century.

Source loci: Acts 19 | BM 1868,0620.462 / IEph 19 family

Josephus and Tacitus independently contextualize Felix's Judean administration and disturbances.

Source loci: Acts 23–24 | Josephus, Ant. 20.137–181; Tacitus, Ann. 12.52–54

Josephus attests Festus, his death, Albinus's succession and Agrippa II-era Judean context.

Source loci: Acts 24–26 | Josephus, Ant. 20.182–203

Roman maritime evidence supplies plausible ship, navigation, season and route constraints without identifying Paul's specific wreck archaeologically.

Source loci: Acts 27–28 | Roman-period Mediterranean maritime/material corpus