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Acts 26:28

AgrippaPaul
Faith

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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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
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?”
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.

Study notes (Tyndale)

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Cross references

  • 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.

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  • Matthew 10:18

    On My account, you will be brought before governors and kings as witnesses to them and to the Gentiles.

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  • Acts 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.”

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  • Mark 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?”

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  • Acts 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.”

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  • 2 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.

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  • Ezekiel 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.

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  • 1 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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