Acts 26:2

Contemporary English Version (Anglicised) 2012

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

Cross References

Psalm 119:46

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

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 12:11

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

Luke 21:12

Before all this happens, you will be arrested and punished. You will be tried in your meeting places 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 26:1

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

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.”

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, the Jewish leaders have brought charges against me.