Acts 26:2

Contemporary English Version 1995

King Agrippa, I am glad for this chance to defend myself before you today on all these charges my own people have brought against me.

Cross References

Psalm 119:46

and I trust them so much that I tell them to kings.

Luke 12:11

When you are brought to trial in the synagogues or before rulers or officials, don't worry about how you will defend yourselves or what you will say.

Acts 26:1

Agrippa told Paul, “You may now speak for yourself.” Paul stretched out his hand and said:

Acts 26:3

You know a lot about our religious customs and the beliefs that divide us. So I ask you to listen patiently to me.

Acts 26:7

Day and night our twelve tribes have earnestly served God, waiting for his promised blessings. King Agrippa, because of this hope, some of our leaders have brought charges against me.

Matthew 10:19

But when someone arrests you, don't worry about what you will say or how you will say it. At that time you will be given the words to say.

Luke 21:12

Before all this happens, you will be arrested and punished. You will be tried in your synagogues and put in jail. Because of me you will be placed on trial before kings and governors.

Acts 25:26

I have to write some facts about this man to the Emperor. So I have brought him before all of you, but especially before you, King Agrippa. After we have talked about his case, I will then have something to write.

Acts 26:19

King Agrippa, I obeyed this vision from heaven.

Acts 26:26

None of these things happened off in a corner somewhere. I am sure that King Agrippa knows what I am talking about. That's why I can speak so plainly to him.”