Then Agrippa said to Paul, “You have permission to speak for yourself.” So Paul motioned with his hand and began his defense: “King Agrippa, I consider myself fortunate to stand before you today as I make my defense against all the accusations of the Jews, and especially so because you are well acquainted with all the Jewish customs and controversies. Therefore, I beg you to listen to …

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. 28 Then Agrippa said unto Paul, Almost thou persuadest me to be a Christian.

Acts 26:14 Or the Hebrew dialect (probably Aramaic) Acts 26:28 Or In a short time you would persuade me to act like a Christian!

26 Then Agrippa said to Paul, “You may speak in your defense.” So Paul, gesturing with his hand, started his defense: 2 “I am fortunate, King Agrippa, that you are the one hearing my defense today against all these accusations made by the Jewish leaders, 3 for I know you are an expert on all Jewish customs and controversies.

Acts 26:26 tn This term refers to a hidden corner (BDAG 209 s.v. γωνία). Paul’s point is that these events to which he refers were not done in a secret, hidden place, tucked away outside of view.

26 The king is familiar with these things, and I can speak freely to him. I am convinced that none of this has escaped his notice, because it was not done in a corner.

26 Agrippa said to Paul, “You have permission to speak for yourself.” Then Paul stretched out his hand and began his defense: 2 “I consider myself fortunate that it is before you, King Agrippa, I am to make my defense today against all the accusations of the Jews, 3 especially since you are very knowledgeable about all the Jewish customs ...

Acts 26:9 Or the Nazarene; Acts 26:10 Lit also; Acts 26:10 Lit holy ones; i.e., God’s people; Acts 26:11 Or outlying; Acts 26:12 Lit In which things; Acts 26:13 Lit above the brightness of; Acts 26:14 I.e., Jewish Aramaic; Acts 26:14 An idiom referring to an animal’s futile resistance to being prodded with a spiked stick; Acts 26:18 Or ...

Acts 26:14 Or the Hebrew dialect (probably Aramaic) Acts 26:28 Or In a short time you would persuade me to act like a Christian!

26 For the king knows about these things, and to him I speak freely; for I am persuaded that none of these things has escaped his notice, for this was not done in a corner. 27 King Agrippa, do you believe the prophets?