Acts 26:7

New International Reader's Version

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.

Cross References

Ezra 6:17

When the house of God was set apart to him, the people sacrificed 100 bulls. They also sacrificed 200 rams and 400 male lambs. As a sin offering for the whole nation of Israel, the people sacrificed 12 male goats. One goat was sacrificed for each tribe in Israel.

Ezra 8:35

Then the people sacrificed burnt offerings to the God of Israel. They had returned from Babylon. They offered 12 bulls for the whole nation of Israel. They offered 96 rams and 77 male lambs. All of that was a burnt offering to the Lord. They sacrificed 12 male goats as a sin offering.

Psalm 135:2

You who serve in the house of the Lord, praise him. You who serve in the courtyards of the temple of our God, praise him.

Matthew 19:28

“What I’m about to tell you is true,” Jesus said to them. “When all things are made new, the Son of Man will sit on his glorious throne. Then you who have followed me will also sit on 12 thrones. You will judge the 12 tribes of Israel.

Luke 2:25

In Jerusalem there was a man named Simeon. He was a good and godly man. He was waiting for God’s promise to Israel to come true. The Holy Spirit was with him.

Luke 22:30

Then you will eat and drink at my table in my kingdom. And you will sit on thrones, judging the 12 tribes of Israel.

Acts 20:31

So be on your guard! Remember that for three years I never stopped warning you. Night and day I warned each of you with tears.

Acts 24:15

I have the same hope in God that these men themselves have. I believe that both the godly and the ungodly will rise from the dead.

Acts 26:2

“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.

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 28:20

I share Israel’s hope. That is why I am held with this chain. So I have asked to see you and talk with you.”

Philippians 3:11

Then by God’s grace I will rise from the dead.

1 Thessalonians 3:10

Night and day we pray very hard that we will see you again. We want to give you what is missing in your faith.

1 Timothy 5:5

A widow who really needs help and is left all alone puts her hope in God. Night and day she keeps on praying. Night and day she asks God for help.

James 1:1

I, James, am writing this letter. I serve God and the Lord Jesus Christ. I am sending this letter to you, the 12 tribes scattered among the nations. Greetings.