This document compares the missions of Jesus and Paul based on six criteria: receiving the power of the Holy Spirit at the beginning of their ministries, confronting and overcoming demonic powers, preaching about scripture's fulfillment in Jesus, an initial positive response, and rejection by their countrymen. Both Jesus and Paul displayed these similarities in their missions according to the biblical passages cited.

1. Similarities between Jesus' mission
and Paul's mission
Description Jesus Paul
Power of the Spirit at the
Luke 3:21-22 Acts 13:1-3
beginning of ministry
Confronting and besting
Luke 4:1-13 Acts 13:3-12
demonic powers
Preaching about
scripture's fulfillment in Luke 4:14-21 Acts 13:13-41
Jesus
Initial positive response Luke 4:22 Acts 13:42-44
Rejection by countrymen Luke 4:23-30 Acts 13:45-52