They come to you as people come, and they sit before you as my people, and they hear your words, but they will not obey them. For flattery is on their lips, but their heart is set on their gain.
Acts 26:28 - New Revised Standard Version Agrippa said to Paul, “Are you so quickly persuading me to become 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. |
They come to you as people come, and they sit before you as my people, and they hear your words, but they will not obey them. For flattery is on their lips, but their heart is set on their gain.
and you will be dragged before governors and kings because of me, as a testimony to them and the Gentiles.
for Herod feared John, knowing that he was a righteous and holy man, and he protected him. When he heard him, he was greatly perplexed; and yet he liked to listen to him.
and when he had found him, he brought him to Antioch. So it was that for an entire year they met with the church and taught a great many people, and it was in Antioch that the disciples were first called “Christians.”
And as he discussed justice, self-control, and the coming judgment, Felix became frightened and said, “Go away for the present; when I have an opportunity, I will send for you.”
Paul replied, “Whether quickly or not, I pray to God that not only you but also all who are listening to me today might become such as I am—except for these chains.”
We have renounced the shameful things that one hides; we refuse to practice cunning or to falsify God's word; but by the open statement of the truth we commend ourselves to the conscience of everyone in the sight of God.
Yet if any of you suffers as a Christian, do not consider it a disgrace, but glorify God because you bear this name.