Acts 26:2

“I am delighted, King Agrippa, to make my defense before you today regarding everything I am accused of by the Jews,

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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:

In Context

1Agrippa then said to Paul, “You are free to speak on your own behalf.” With a sweep of his arm, Paul began his defense.

3particularly because you are an expert in all Jewish issues and customs. I beg your patient indulgence as you listen to what I have to say.

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Cross References

Matthew 10:19But when they put you on trial, don't worry about how you should speak or what you should say, because you'll be told what to say at the right time.

Acts 25:26But I don't have anything specific to write about him to His Imperial Majesty. That's why I have brought him before you so I can have something definite to write.

Acts 26:7that our twelve tribes hoped to receive as they continually dedicated themselves in God's service. Yes, it's because of this hope that I'm accused by the Jews, Your Majesty!

Acts 26:26The king recognizes this, and I'm explaining it very clearly. I am sure that he is aware of what's been happening, because none of this took place as if it were hidden in a corner.

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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