Acts 26:29

New American Bible - revised edition

Paul replied, “I would pray to God that sooner or later not only you but all who listen to me today might become as I am except for these chains.”

Cross References

2 Kings 5:3

She said to her mistress, “If only my master would present himself to the prophet in Samaria! He would cure him of his leprosy.”

Exodus 16:3

The Israelites said to them, “If only we had died at the Lord’s hand in the land of Egypt, as we sat by our kettles of meat and ate our fill of bread! But you have led us into this wilderness to make this whole assembly die of famine!” The Quail and the Manna.

Jeremiah 13:17

If you do not listen to this in your pride, I will weep many tears in secret; My eyes will run with tears for the Lord’s flock, led away to exile.

Jeremiah 38:20

“You will not be handed over to them,” Jeremiah answered. “I beg you! Please listen to the voice of the Lord regarding what I tell you so that it may go well with you and your life be spared.

Numbers 11:29

But Moses answered him, “Are you jealous for my sake? If only all the people of the Lord were prophets! If only the Lord would bestow his spirit on them!”

John 5:34

I do not accept testimony from a human being, but I say this so that you may be saved.

Acts 12:6

On the very night before Herod was to bring him to trial, Peter, secured by double chains, was sleeping between two soldiers, while outside the door guards kept watch on the prison.

Acts 21:33

The cohort commander came forward, arrested him, and ordered him to be secured with two chains; he tried to find out who he might be and what he had done.

Acts 25:14

Since they spent several days there, Festus referred Paul’s case to the king, saying, “There is a man here left in custody by Felix.

Romans 10:1

Brothers, my heart’s desire and prayer to God on their behalf is for salvation.

1 Corinthians 4:8

You are already satisfied; you have already grown rich; you have become kings without us! Indeed, I wish that you had become kings, so that we also might become kings with you.

1 Corinthians 7:7

Indeed, I wish everyone to be as I am, but each has a particular gift from God, one of one kind and one of another.

2 Corinthians 11:1

If only you would put up with a little foolishness from me! Please put up with me.

Ephesians 6:20

for which I am an ambassador in chains, so that I may have the courage to speak as I must. A Final Message.

Colossians 1:28

It is he whom we proclaim, admonishing everyone and teaching everyone with all wisdom, that we may present everyone perfect in Christ.