Acts 26:2

New International Reader's Version

“King Agrippa,” he said, “I am happy to be able to stand here today. I will answer all the charges brought against me by the Jews.

Cross References

Psalm 119:46

I will talk about your covenant laws to kings. I will not be put to shame.

Matthew 10:19

But when they arrest you, don’t worry about what you will say or how you will say it. At that time you will be given the right words to say.

Luke 12:11

“You will be brought before synagogues, rulers and authorities. But do not worry about how to stand up for yourselves or what to say.

Luke 21:12

“But before all this, people will arrest you and treat you badly. They will hand you over to synagogues and put you in prison. You will be brought to kings and governors. All this will happen to you because of my name.

Acts 25:26

I don’t have anything certain to write about him to His Majesty. So I have brought him here today. Now all of you will be able to hear him. King Agrippa, it will also be very good for you to hear him. As a result of this hearing, I will have something to write.

Acts 26:1

Agrippa said to Paul, “You may now present your case.” So Paul motioned with his hand. Then he began to present his case.

Acts 26:19

“So then, King Agrippa, I obeyed the vision that appeared from heaven.

Acts 26:26

The king is familiar with these things. So I can speak openly to him. I am certain he knows everything that has been going on. After all, it was not done in secret.

Acts 26:3

I am very pleased that you are familiar with Jewish ways. You know the kinds of things they argue about. So I beg you to be patient as you listen to me.

Acts 26:7

It is the promise that our 12 tribes are hoping to see come true. Because of this hope they serve God with faithful and honest hearts day and night. King Agrippa, it is also because of this hope that these Jews are bringing charges against me.