Acts 26:27
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.
King Agrippa, believest thou the prophets? I know that thou believest.
28 Then Agrippa said unto Paul, Almost thou persuadest me to be a Christian.
29 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.
Here the Bible tells a story about someone else. Ask yourself what it can say to us today. Do read the surrounding verses too, because the context often says more than a single verse.
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- BSB
- King Agrippa, do you believe the prophets? I know you do.”
- KJV
- King Agrippa, believest thou the prophets? I know that thou believest.
- WEB
- King Agrippa, do you believe the prophets? I know that you believe.”
- ASV
- King Agrippa, believest thou the prophets? I know that thou believest.
- DARBY
- King Agrippa, believest thou the prophets? I know that thou believest.
- BLB
- Do you believe the prophets, King Agrippa? I know that you believe.”
- ÅB
- Tror du, kong Agrippa, profetene? Jeg vet at du tror.
- OTB
- Kong Agrippa, tror du på profetene? Jeg er klar over at du gjør det.»
- B1930
- Tror du, kong Agrippa, profetene? Jeg vet at du tror.
Study notes (Tyndale)
Original text and word study
Cross references
Acts 26:22–23
Having therefore obtained help of God, I continue unto this day, witnessing both to small and great, saying none other things than those which the prophets and Moses did say should come:
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