Acts 26:7

Contemporary English Version 1995

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.

Cross References

James 1:1

From James, a servant of God and of our Lord Jesus Christ. Greetings to the twelve tribes scattered all over the world.

1 Timothy 5:5

A widow who is really in need is one who doesn't have any relatives. She has faith in God, and she keeps praying to him night and day, asking for his help.

1 Thessalonians 3:10

Day and night we sincerely pray that we will see you again and help you to have an even stronger faith.

Philippians 3:11

so that somehow I also may be raised to life.

Luke 22:30

You will eat and drink with me in my kingdom, and you will each sit on a throne to judge the twelve tribes of Israel.

Matthew 19:28

Jesus answered: Yes, all of you have become my followers. And so in the future world, when the Son of Man sits on his glorious throne, I promise you will sit on twelve thrones to judge the twelve tribes of Israel.

Ezra 6:17

One hundred bulls, two hundred rams, and four hundred lambs were offered as sacrifices at the dedication. Also twelve goats were sacrificed as sin offerings for the twelve tribes of Israel.

Acts 26:2

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.

Acts 20:31

Be on your guard! Remember how day and night for three years I kept warning you with tears in my eyes.

Luke 2:25

At this time a man named Simeon was living in Jerusalem. Simeon was a good man. He loved God and was waiting for him to save the people of Israel. God's Spirit came to him

Psalm 135:2

All who serve in the temple of the Lord our God,

Ezra 8:35

Those who had returned from exile offered sacrifices on the altar to the God of Israel. Twelve bulls were offered for all Israel. Ninety-six rams and 77 lambs were offered on the altar, and 12 goats were sacrificed for the sins of the people.

Acts 24:15

I am just as sure as these people are that God will raise from death everyone, good or evil.

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 28:20

I am bound by these chains because of what we people of Israel hope for. This is why I have called you here to talk about this hope of ours.