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Acts 26:3 Cross-References
Explore 11 cross-references for Acts 26:3 from the Treasury of Scripture Knowledge, connecting Acts chapter 26 verse 3 to related passages throughout the Bible.
“Especially because I know thee to be expert in all customs and questions which are among the Jews: wherefore I beseech thee to hear me patiently.”
Acts 26:3 (KJV)
Commentary on Acts 26:3
Especially because I know thee to be expert in all customs and questions which are among the Jews—Paul addresses King Agrippa II, who as ruler of territories in northern Palestine and supervisor of the Jerusalem temple, possessed exceptional knowledge of Jewish law and theology. The Greek gnostes (γνώστην) means "knower" or "expert," indicating Agrippa was not merely familiar but deeply versed in Jewish matters.Wherefore I beseech thee to hear me patiently (δέομαι μακροθύμως ἀκοῦσαί μου)—The word makrothymos (μακροθύμως, "patiently") literally means "long-suffering" or "long-tempered," a fruit...
Source: KJV Study Commentary
Cross-References for Acts 26:3
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“and will change the customs which Moses delivered to us.,For we have heard him say, that this Jesus of Nazareth shall destroy this place, and shall change the customs which Moses delivered us.,,,,,,,,”
“to whom also I speak freely. For I am persuaded that none of these things is hidden from him”
“and especially before you”
“that I don't delay you”
“that you teach all the Jews who are among the Gentiles to forsake Moses”
“earnestly serving night and day”
“and about one Jesus”
“Paul answered”
“and know all mysteries and all knowledge; and if I have all faith”
“when he sits on the throne of his kingdom”