Acts 26:7

New Living Translation

In fact, that is why the twelve tribes of Israel zealously worship God night and day, and they share the same hope I have. Yet, Your Majesty, they accuse me for having this hope!

Cross References

Ezra 6:17

During the dedication ceremony for the Temple of God, 100 young bulls, 200 rams, and 400 male lambs were sacrificed. And 12 male goats were presented as a sin offering for the twelve tribes of Israel.

Ezra 8:35

Then the exiles who had come out of captivity sacrificed burnt offerings to the God of Israel. They presented twelve bulls for all the people of Israel, as well as ninety-six rams and seventy-seven male lambs. They also offered twelve male goats as a sin offering. All this was given as a burnt offering to the Lord.

Psalm 135:2

you who serve in the house of the Lord, in the courts of the house of our God.

Matthew 19:28

Jesus replied, “I assure you that when the world is made new and the Son of Man sits upon his glorious throne, you who have been my followers will also sit on twelve thrones, judging the twelve tribes of Israel.

Luke 2:25

At that time there was a man in Jerusalem named Simeon. He was righteous and devout and was eagerly waiting for the Messiah to come and rescue Israel. The Holy Spirit was upon him

Luke 22:30

to eat and drink at my table in my Kingdom. And you will sit on thrones, judging the twelve tribes of Israel.

Acts 20:31

Watch out! Remember the three years I was with you—my constant watch and care over you night and day, and my many tears for you.

Acts 24:15

I have the same hope in God that these men have, that he will raise both the righteous and the unrighteous.

Acts 26:2

“I am fortunate, King Agrippa, that you are the one hearing my defense today against all these accusations made by the Jewish leaders,

Acts 26:3

for I know you are an expert on all Jewish customs and controversies. Now please listen to me patiently!

Acts 28:20

I asked you to come here today so we could get acquainted and so I could explain to you that I am bound with this chain because I believe that the hope of Israel—the Messiah—has already come.”

Philippians 3:11

so that one way or another I will experience the resurrection from the dead!

1 Thessalonians 3:10

Night and day we pray earnestly for you, asking God to let us see you again to fill the gaps in your faith.

1 Timothy 5:5

Now a true widow, a woman who is truly alone in this world, has placed her hope in God. She prays night and day, asking God for his help.

James 1:1

This letter is from James, a slave of God and of the Lord Jesus Christ. I am writing to the “twelve tribes”—Jewish believers scattered abroad. Greetings!