Acts 26:27

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King Agrippa, do you believe the prophets? I know that you believe.

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  • Acts 26:22-23 : 22 But I have had God’s help to this day, and I stand here to testify to both small and great, saying nothing beyond what the prophets and Moses said would happen: 23 that the Messiah must suffer and, as the first to rise from the dead, would bring the light of the gospel to our people and to the Gentiles.

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    28Then Agrippa said to Paul, 'In such a short time, are you trying to persuade me to become a Christian?'

    29Paul replied, 'I pray to God that whether in a short or long time, not only you but all who are listening to me today might become as I am—except for these chains.'

    30The king, the governor, Bernice, and those sitting with them got up and left.

    31As they were leaving, they began to discuss among themselves, saying, 'This man has done nothing deserving death or imprisonment.'

    32Agrippa said to Festus, 'This man could have been set free if he had not appealed to Caesar.'

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    24While Paul was making his defense, Festus said loudly, 'You are out of your mind, Paul! Your great learning is driving you insane.'

    25Paul replied, 'I am not insane, most excellent Festus. What I am saying is true and reasonable.'

    26The king knows about these matters, and I am speaking to him openly. I am convinced that none of this has escaped his notice, for this was not done in a hidden or obscure place.

  • Acts 26:1-3
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    1Agrippa said to Paul, "You are permitted to speak for yourself." Then Paul stretched out his hand and began his defense.

    2I consider myself fortunate, King Agrippa, that today I am able to make my defense before you concerning all the accusations brought against me by the Jews.

    3Especially because you are so familiar with all the customs and controversies among the Jews. I therefore ask you to listen to me patiently.

  • 19So then, King Agrippa, I was not disobedient to the heavenly vision.

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    26I have nothing definite to write to His Majesty about him. Therefore, I have brought him before all of you, and especially before you, King Agrippa, so that, after conducting an investigation, I may have something to write.

    27For it seems unreasonable to me to send a prisoner without also specifying the charges against him.

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    20Since I was at a loss as to how to investigate these matters, I asked if he was willing to go to Jerusalem and be tried there regarding these charges.

    21But when Paul appealed to be held for the Emperor’s decision, I ordered him to be kept in custody until I could send him to Caesar.

    22Then Agrippa said to Festus, 'I would also like to hear this man myself.' 'You will hear him tomorrow,' Festus replied.

    23So the next day, Agrippa and Bernice came with great pomp and entered the audience hall with the military officers and the prominent men of the city. At the command of Festus, Paul was brought in.

    24Festus said, 'King Agrippa and all who are present with us, you see this man about whom the entire Jewish population has petitioned me, both in Jerusalem and here, shouting that he ought not to live any longer.'

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    12Then Festus, after conferring with his council, replied, 'You have appealed to Caesar; to Caesar you will go.'

    13After several days had passed, King Agrippa and Bernice arrived in Caesarea to pay their respects to Festus.

    14While they were spending many days there, Festus presented Paul’s case to the king, saying, 'There is a man who was left as a prisoner by Felix.'

    15When I was in Jerusalem, the chief priests and the elders of the Jews brought charges against him, requesting a judgment against him.

  • 14But I admit this to you: I worship the God of our ancestors according to the Way, which they call a sect. I believe everything that is in the Law and written in the Prophets.

  • Acts 26:5-8
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    5They have known me for a long time, and if they are willing, they can testify that I lived according to the strictest sect of our religion as a Pharisee.

    6And now I stand here on trial because of the hope in the promise God made to our ancestors.

    7This is the promise that our twelve tribes hope to attain as they earnestly serve God night and day. It is for this hope, King Agrippa, that I am accused by the Jews.

    8Why is it considered unbelievable by you that God raises the dead?

  • 25So take courage, men, because I believe God that it will be just as I was told.

  • 31Jesus answered them, 'Do you now believe?'

  • 19But I said, 'Lord, they themselves know that I used to imprison and beat those who believed in You in the synagogues.

  • 24Some were convinced by what he said, but others did not believe.

  • 10When the governor motioned for him to speak, Paul replied, 'Knowing that you have been a judge over this nation for many years, I make my defense cheerfully.'

  • 22But we would like to hear from you what you think, because we know that people everywhere are speaking against this sect.

  • 10Paul said, 'I am standing before Caesar's judgment seat, where I ought to be tried. I have done no wrong to the Jews, as you yourself clearly know.'

  • 37Philip said, 'If you believe with all your heart, you may.' The eunuch answered, 'I believe that Jesus Christ is the Son of God.'

  • 11But the centurion was more persuaded by the pilot and the owner of the ship than by what Paul said.

  • 37As Paul was about to be brought into the barracks, he said to the commander, 'May I say something to you?' The commander replied, 'Do you speak Greek?'

  • 15I asked, 'Who are you, Lord?' And the Lord replied, 'I am Jesus, whom you are persecuting.'

  • 11The following night the Lord stood by Paul and said, 'Take courage! For as you have testified about me in Jerusalem, so you must also testify in Rome.'

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    26When the centurion heard this, he went to the commander and reported it, saying, 'What are you about to do? This man is a Roman citizen.'

    27The commander came and asked him, 'Tell me, are you a Roman citizen?' Paul said, 'Yes.'

  • 7He was with the proconsul, Sergius Paulus, an intelligent man. This man summoned Barnabas and Saul, seeking to hear the word of God.

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    21Unless it was for this one statement I made while standing among them: 'It is concerning the resurrection of the dead that I am being judged before you today.'

    22Then Felix, who was well informed about the Way, adjourned the proceedings and said, 'When Lysias the commander comes down, I will decide your case.'

  • 11Meanwhile, Jesus stood before the governor. The governor questioned Him, saying, 'Are you the King of the Jews?' Jesus replied, 'You have said so.'

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    24After some days, Felix came with his wife Drusilla, who was Jewish. He sent for Paul and listened to him speak about faith in Christ Jesus.

    25As Paul discussed righteousness, self-control, and the judgment to come, Felix became afraid and said, 'That is enough for now! You may leave. When I find it convenient, I will send for you.'

  • 12Then the proconsul, when he saw what had happened, believed, being amazed at the teaching of the Lord.

  • 20For you bring some strange ideas to our ears, and we want to know what they mean.