Acts 26:29

And Paul said, I would to God, that in a short or long time, not only you, but also all who hear me this day, might be as I am, except for these chains.

Revised King James New Testament

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

28Then Agrippa said to Paul, In such a short time do you think you can persuade me to become a Christian?

30The king rose up, and the governor, and Bernice, and those who sat with them:

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Cross References

Luke 19:41And when he had come near, he beheld the city, and wept over it,

Acts 12:6And the night before Herod would have brought him forth, Peter was sleeping between two soldiers, bound with two chains: and the keepers before the door were guarding the prison.

Acts 25:14And when they had been there many days, Festus declared Paul's case to the king, saying, There is a certain man left a prisoner by Felix:

Romans 10:1Brethren, my heart's desire and prayer to God for them is that they might 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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