Acts 26:6

And now, it is in the hope of the Promise which was made by God to our fathers that I stand subject to judgment.

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In The King James Version

And now I stand and am judged for the hope of the promise made of God unto our fathers:

In Context

5They knew me well from the beginning, (if they would be willing to offer testimony) for I lived according to the most determined sect of our religion: as a Pharisee.

7It is the Promise that our twelve tribes, worshiping night and day, hope to see. About this hope, O king, I am accused by the Jews.

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Cross References

Genesis 12:3I will bless those who bless you, and curse those who curse you, and in you all the families of the earth will be blessed.”

Genesis 26:4And I will multiply your offspring like the stars of heaven. And I will give to your posterity all these regions. And in your offspring all the nations of the earth will be blessed,

Deuteronomy 18:15The Lord your God will raise up for you a PROPHET from your nation and from your brothers, similar to me. You shall listen to him,

Job 19:25For I know that my Redeemer lives, and on the last day I will rise out of the earth.

Psalms 40:6My enemies have spoken evils against me. When will he die and his name perish?

Psalms 110:1Alleluia. I will confess to you, O Lord, with my whole heart, in the council of the just and in the congregation.

Matthew Henry on Acts 26:2-12

Paul's Fifth Defence. 1 Then Agrippa said unto Paul, Thou art permitted to speak for thyself. Then Paul stretched forth the hand, and answered for himself: 2 I think myself happy, king Agrippa, because I shall answer for myself this day before thee touching all the things whereof I am accused of the Jews: 3 Especially because I know thee to be expert in all customs and questions which are among the Jews: wherefore I beseech thee to hear me patiently. 4 My manner of life from my youth, which was at the first among… Read the whole commentary →

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