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Acts 26:1 Cross-References
Explore 10 cross-references for Acts 26:1 from the Treasury of Scripture Knowledge, connecting Acts chapter 26 verse 1 to related passages throughout the Bible.
Paul's Defense Before Agrippa
“Then Agrippa said unto Paul, Thou art permitted to speak for thyself. Then Paul stretched forth the hand, and answered for himself:”
Acts 26:1 (KJV)
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Commentary on Acts 26:1
Then Agrippa said unto Paul, Thou art permitted to speak for thyself (ἐπιτρέπεταί σοι)—The verb epitrepō means 'to allow, give permission,' a formal legal term granting Paul the floor. King Agrippa II, ruling tetrarch and expert in Jewish customs (v. 3), presides as judge. Then Paul stretched forth the hand (ἐκτείνας τὴν χεῖρα)—the classical rhetorical gesture (chironomia) of an orator beginning his defense, signaling both respect and confidence.Answered for himself (ἀπελογεῖτο)—apologeomai, from which we get 'apologetics,' means to make a formal legal defense. This is Paul's third and final d...
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Cross-References for Acts 26:1
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“Go your way, for he is my chosen vessel to bear my name before the nations and kings, and the children of Israel.,But the Lord said unto him, Go thy way: for he is a chosen vessel unto me, to bear my name before the Gentiles, and kings, and the children of Israel:,,,,,,,,”
“Doth our law judge any man”
“and you have refused; I have stretched out my hand”
“Men”
“He that is first in his own cause seemeth just; but his neighbour cometh and searcheth him.”
“that is folly and shame to him.”
“before the accused has met the accusers face to face”
“All day long I stretched out my hands to a disobedient and contrary people.{Isaiah 65:2}”
“I have stretched out my hand over you”