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Acts 26:28

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Faith

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.

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.

30 And when he had thus spoken, the king rose up, and the governor, and Bernice, and they that sat 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.

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Cross references

  • Acts 11:26

    And when he had found him, he brought him unto Antioch. And it came to pass, that a whole year they assembled themselves with the church, and taught much people. And the disciples were called Christians first in Antioch.

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  • Matthew 10:18

    And ye shall be brought before governors and kings for my sake, for a testimony against them and the Gentiles.

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  • Acts 26:29

    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.

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  • Mark 10:17–22

    And when he was gone forth into the way, there came one running, and kneeled to him, and asked him, Good Master, what shall I do that I may inherit eternal life?

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  • Acts 24:25

    And as he reasoned of righteousness, temperance, and judgment to come, Felix trembled, and answered, Go thy way for this time; when I have a convenient season, I will call for thee.

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  • 2 Corinthians 4:2

    But have renounced the hidden things of dishonesty, not walking in craftiness, nor handling the word of God deceitfully; but by manifestation of the truth commending ourselves to every man’s conscience in the sight of God.

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  • Ezekiel 33:31

    And they come unto thee as the people cometh, and they sit before thee as my people, and they hear thy words, but they will not do them: for with their mouth they shew much love, but their heart goeth after their covetousness.

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  • 1 Peter 4:16

    Yet if any man suffer as a Christian, let him not be ashamed; but let him glorify God on this behalf.

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