And they come to you as people come, and they sit before you as my people, and they hear what you say but they will not do it; for with lustful talk in their mouths they act; their heart is set on their gain.
Acts 26:28 - English Standard Version 2016 And Agrippa said to Paul, “In a short time would you persuade me to be a Christian?” Tuilleadh leaganachaKing James Version (Oxford) 1769 Then Agrippa said unto Paul, Almost thou persuadest me to be a Christian. Amplified Bible - Classic Edition Then Agrippa said to Paul, You think it a small task to make a Christian of me [just offhand to induce me with little ado and persuasion, at very short notice]. American Standard Version (1901) And Agrippa said unto Paul, With but little persuasion thou wouldest fain make me a Christian. Common English Bible Agrippa said to Paul, “Are you trying to convince me that, in such a short time, you’ve made me a Christian?” Catholic Public Domain Version Then Agrippa said to Paul, "To some extent, you persuade me to become a Christian." Douay-Rheims version of The Bible - 1752 version And Agrippa said to Paul: In a little thou persuadest me to become a Christian. |
And they come to you as people come, and they sit before you as my people, and they hear what you say but they will not do it; for with lustful talk in their mouths they act; their heart is set on their gain.
and you will be dragged before governors and kings for my sake, to bear witness before them and the Gentiles.
for Herod feared John, knowing that he was a righteous and holy man, and he kept him safe. When he heard him, he was greatly perplexed, and yet he heard him gladly.
and when he had found him, he brought him to Antioch. For a whole year they met with the church and taught a great many people. And in Antioch the disciples were first called Christians.
And as he reasoned about righteousness and self-control and the coming judgment, Felix was alarmed and said, “Go away for the present. When I get an opportunity I will summon you.”
And Paul said, “Whether short or long, I would to God that not only you but also all who hear me this day might become such as I am—except for these chains.”
But we have renounced disgraceful, underhanded ways. We refuse to practice cunning or to tamper with God’s word, but by the open statement of the truth we would commend ourselves to everyone’s conscience in the sight of God.
Yet if anyone suffers as a Christian, let him not be ashamed, but let him glorify God in that name.