Acts 26:28
26 For the king knows about these matters, and I can speak freely to him. I am confident that none of this has escaped his notice, because it was not done in a corner.
27 King Agrippa, do you believe the prophets? I know you do.”
Then Agrippa said to Paul, “Can you persuade me in such a short time to become a Christian?”
29 “Short time or long,” Paul replied, “I wish to God that not only you but all who hear me this day may become what I am, except for these chains.”
30 Then the king and the governor rose, along with Bernice and those seated with them.
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- ÅB
- Men Agrippa sa til Paulus: Det mangler lite i at du overtaler meg til å bli en kristen.
- OTB
- Da sa Agrippa til Paulus: «Tror du at du på så kort tid kan overtale meg til å bli en kristen?»
- B1930
- Men Agrippa sa til Paulus: Det mangler lite i at du overtaler mig til å bli en kristen.
- BSB
- Then Agrippa said to Paul, “Can you persuade me in such a short time to become a Christian?”
- KJV
- Then Agrippa said unto Paul, Almost thou persuadest me to be a Christian.
- WEB
- Agrippa said to Paul, “With a little persuasion are you trying to make me a Christian?”
- ASV
- And Agrippa [said] unto Paul, With but little persuasion thou wouldest fain make me a Christian.
- DARBY
- And Agrippa [said] to Paul, In a little thou persuadest me to become a Christian.
- BLB
- Then Agrippa [said] to Paul, “In so little [time] do you persuade me to become a Christian?”
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Acts 11:26
and when he found him, he brought him back to Antioch. So for a full year they met together with the church and taught large numbers of people. The disciples were first called Christians at Antioch.
Les i sammenhengMatthew 10:18
On My account, you will be brought before governors and kings as witnesses to them and to the Gentiles.
Les i sammenhengActs 26:29
“Short time or long,” Paul replied, “I wish to God that not only you but all who hear me this day may become what I am, except for these chains.”
Les i sammenhengMark 10:17–22
As Jesus started on His way, a man ran up and knelt before Him. “Good Teacher,” he asked, “what must I do to inherit eternal life?”
Les i sammenhengActs 24:25
As Paul expounded on righteousness, self-control, and the coming judgment, Felix became frightened and said, “You may go for now. When I find the time, I will call for you.”
Les i sammenheng2 Corinthians 4:2
Instead, we have renounced secret and shameful ways. We do not practice deceit, nor do we distort the word of God. On the contrary, by open proclamation of the truth, we commend ourselves to every man’s conscience in the sight of God.
Les i sammenhengEzekiel 33:31
So My people come to you as usual, sit before you, and hear your words; but they do not put them into practice. Although they express love with their mouths, their hearts pursue dishonest gain.
Les i sammenheng1 Peter 4:16
But if you suffer as a Christian, do not be ashamed, but glorify God that you bear that name.
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