Acts 26:29

Paul said, “Whether quickly or not, I pray to God that not only yoʋ but also all who are listening to me today would become as I am, except for these chains.”

Text-Critical English NT

In The King James Version

And Paul said, I would to God, that not only thou, but also all that hear me this day, were both almost, and altogether such as I am, except these bonds.

In Context

28Agrippa said to Paul, “Do yoʋ think yoʋ can persuade me to become a Christian so quickly?”

30After Paul said these things, the king stood up, along with the governor, Bernice, and those who were sitting with them.

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Cross References

Luke 19:41As he drew near to Jerusalem and saw the city, he wept over it,

Acts 12:6The very night before Herod was going to bring him out, Peter was sleeping between two soldiers, bound with two chains, while the guards in front of the door were keeping watch over the prison.

Acts 25:14Since he was staying there for several days, Festus presented Paul's case to him, saying, “There is a man who was left as a prisoner by Felix.

Romans 10:1Brothers, the desire of my heart and my prayer to God is that Israel may be saved.

Matthew Henry on Acts 26:25-32

Paul's Fifth Defence. 24 And as he thus spake for himself, Festus said with a loud voice, Paul, thou art beside thyself; much learning doth make thee mad. 25 But he said, I am not mad, most noble Festus; but speak forth the words of truth and soberness. 26 For the king knoweth of these things, before whom also I speak freely: for I am persuaded that none of these things are hidden from him; for this thing was not done in a corner. 27 King Agrippa, believest thou the prophets? I know that thou believest. 28 Then… Read the whole commentary →

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