Acts 26:29

And Paul said: I would to God, that not only thou, but likewise all that hear me this day, were almost, and altogether, as I am, aside from these bonds.

James Murdock's Translation of the Syriac Peshitta

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

28King Agrippa said to him: Almost, thou persuadest me to become a Christian.

30And the king rose up, and the governor, and Bernice, and those who sat with them.

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Cross References

Luke 19:41And as he drew near, and beheld the city, he wept over it:

Acts 12:6And on the night before the morning in which he was to be delivered up, while Simon was sleeping between two soldiers, and was bound with two chains, and others were guarding the doors of the prison;

Acts 25:14And when they had been with him: some days, Festus related to the king the case of Paul, saying: A certain man was left a prisoner by Felix:

Romans 10:1My Brethren, The desire of my heart, and my intercession with God for them, is, that they might have life.

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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