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I am convinced that none of this has escaped his notice, because it was not done in a corner. <a href="/nlt/acts/26.htm">New Living Translation</a> And King Agrippa knows about these things. I speak boldly, for I am sure these events are all familiar to him, for they were not done in a corner! <a href="/esv/acts/26.htm">English Standard Version</a> For the king knows about these things, and to him I speak boldly. For I am persuaded that none of these things has escaped his notice, for this has not been done in a corner. <a href="/bsb/acts/26.htm">Berean Standard Bible</a> 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. <a href="/blb/acts/26.htm">Berean Literal Bible</a> For the king understands concerning these things, to whom also I speak using boldness. For I am persuaded none of these things are hidden from him, for none of these things is done in a corner. <a href="/kjv/acts/26.htm">King James Bible</a> 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. <a href="/nkjv/acts/26.htm">New King James Version</a> For the king, before whom I also speak freely, knows these things; for I am convinced that none of these things escapes his attention, since this thing was not done in a corner. <a href="/nasb_/acts/26.htm">New American Standard Bible</a> For the king knows about these matters, and I also speak to him with confidence, since I am persuaded that none of these things escape his notice; for this has not been done in a corner. <a href="/nasb/acts/26.htm">NASB 1995</a> &#8220For the king knows about these matters, and I speak to him also with confidence, since I am persuaded that none of these things escape his notice; for this has not been done in a corner. <a href="/nasb77/acts/26.htm">NASB 1977 </a> “For the king knows about these matters, and I speak to him also with confidence, since I am persuaded that none of these things escape his notice; for this has not been done in a corner. <a href="/lsb/acts/26.htm">Legacy Standard Bible </a> For the king knows about these matters, and I speak to him also with confidence, since I am persuaded that none of these things escape his notice; for this has not been done in a corner. <a href="/amp/acts/26.htm">Amplified Bible</a> For [your majesty] the king understands these things, and [therefore] I am also speaking to him with confidence and boldness, since I am convinced that none of these things escape his notice; for this has not been done in a corner [hidden from view, in secret]. <a href="/csb/acts/26.htm">Christian Standard Bible</a> For the king knows about these matters, and I can speak boldly to him. For I am convinced that none of these things has escaped his notice, since this was not done in a corner. <a href="/hcsb/acts/26.htm">Holman Christian Standard Bible</a> For the king knows about these matters. It is to him I am actually speaking boldly. For I am convinced that none of these things escapes his notice, since this was not done in a corner. <a href="/asv/acts/26.htm">American Standard Version</a> For the king knoweth of these things, unto whom also I speak freely: for I am persuaded that none of these things is hidden from him; for this hath not been done in a corner. <a href="/cev/acts/26.htm">Contemporary English Version</a> None of these things happened off in a corner somewhere. I am sure that King Agrippa knows what I am talking about. That's why I can speak so plainly to him." <a href="/erv/acts/26.htm">English Revised Version</a> For the king knoweth of these things, unto whom also I speak freely: for I am persuaded that none of these things is hidden from him; for this hath not been done in a corner. <a href="/gwt/acts/26.htm">GOD'S WORD® Translation</a> I can easily speak to a king who knows about these things. I'm sure that none of these things has escaped his attention. None of this was done secretly. <a href="/gnt/acts/26.htm">Good News Translation</a> King Agrippa! I can speak to you with all boldness, because you know about these things. I am sure that you have taken notice of every one of them, for this thing has not happened hidden away in a corner. <a href="/isv/acts/26.htm">International Standard Version</a> Indeed, the king knows about these things, and I can speak to him freely. For I'm certain that none of these things has escaped his notice, since this wasn't done in a corner. <a href="/msb/acts/26.htm">Majority Standard Bible</a> 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. <a href="/net/acts/26.htm">NET Bible</a> For the king knows about these things, and I am speaking freely to him, because I cannot believe that any of these things has escaped his notice, for this was not done in a corner. <a href="/nheb/acts/26.htm">New Heart English Bible</a> For the king knows of these things, to whom also I speak freely. For I am persuaded that none of these things is hidden from him, for this has not been done in a corner. <a href="/wbt/acts/26.htm">Webster's Bible Translation</a> 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. <a href="/wey/acts/26.htm">Weymouth New Testament</a> For the King, to whom I speak freely, knows about these matters. I am not to be persuaded that any detail of them has escaped his notice; for these things have not been done in a corner. <a href="/web/acts/26.htm">World English Bible</a> For the king knows of these things, to whom also I speak freely. For I am persuaded that none of these things is hidden from him, for this has not been done in a corner. <div class="vheading2">Literal Translations</div><a href="/lsv/acts/26.htm">Literal Standard Version</a> for the king knows concerning these things, before whom I also speak boldly, for none of these things, I am persuaded, are hidden from him; for this thing has not been done in a corner; <a href="/blb/acts/26.htm">Berean Literal Bible</a> For the king understands concerning these things, to whom also I speak using boldness. For I am persuaded none of these things are hidden from him, for none of these things is done in a corner. <a href="/ylt/acts/26.htm">Young's Literal Translation</a> for the king doth know concerning these things, before whom also I speak boldly, for none of these things, I am persuaded, are hidden from him; for this thing hath not been done in a corner; <a href="/slt/acts/26.htm">Smith's Literal Translation</a> For the king knows of these, to whom speaking freely I speak: for I am persuaded that none of these are unknown to him; for these were not done in a corner.<div class="vheading2">Catholic Translations</div><a href="/drb/acts/26.htm">Douay-Rheims Bible</a> For the king knoweth of these things, to whom also I speak with confidence. For I am persuaded that none of these things are hidden from him. For neither was any of these things done in a corner. <a href="/cpdv/acts/26.htm">Catholic Public Domain Version</a> For the king knows about these things. To him also, I am speaking with constancy. For I think that none of these things are unknown to him. And neither were these things done in a corner. <a href="/nabre/acts/26.htm">New American Bible</a> The king knows about these matters and to him I speak boldly, for I cannot believe that [any] of this has escaped his notice; this was not done in a corner. <a href="/nrsvce/acts/26.htm">New Revised Standard Version</a> Indeed the king knows about these things, and to him I speak freely; for I am certain that none of these things has escaped his notice, for this was not done in a corner.<div class="vheading2">Translations from Aramaic</div><a href="/lamsa/acts/26.htm">Lamsa Bible</a> And King A-grip’pa is also familiar with these things, and this is why I am speaking openly before him: because I think not one of these words has been hidden from him; for they were not done in secret. <a href="/aramaic-plain-english/acts/26.htm">Aramaic Bible in Plain English</a> “Also King Agrippa especially knows of such things as these, therefore I speak openly before him, because I do not think one of these matters has escaped him, for they were not done in secret.”<div class="vheading2">NT Translations</div><a href="/anderson/acts/26.htm">Anderson New Testament</a> For the king has knowledge of these things, before whom, also, I speak with boldness; for I am persuaded that none of these things have escaped his notice; for this was not done in a corner. <a href="/godbey/acts/26.htm">Godbey New Testament</a> For the king, to whom I also speak boldly, knows concerning these things: for I am persuaded that nothing of these things is hidden; for this has not been done in a corner. <a href="/haweis/acts/26.htm">Haweis New Testament</a> For the king is well acquainted with these things, before whom also I speak with the greatest freedom. For I am persuaded that none of these events have escaped his notice; for this thing was not done in a corner. <a href="/mace/acts/26.htm">Mace New Testament</a> the king is inform'd of these things, to whom I address myself with the greater confidence, being persuaded he is fully apprized of these matters, that were far from being transacted in private. <a href="/wey/acts/26.htm">Weymouth New Testament</a> For the King, to whom I speak freely, knows about these matters. I am not to be persuaded that any detail of them has escaped his notice; for these things have not been done in a corner. <a href="/worrell/acts/26.htm">Worrell New Testament</a> For the king knows well concerning these things, to whom also I speak boldly; for I am persuaded that no one of these things is hidden from him; for this has not been done in a corner. <a href="/worsley/acts/26.htm">Worsley New Testament</a> For the king knoweth of these things, to whom also I speak with freedom; because I am persuaded that none of them are unknown to him; for this was not done in a corner. <a href="/parallel/acts/26-26.htm">Additional Translations ...</a></div></div></div><div id="centbox"><div class="padcent"><a name="audio" id="audio"></a><div class="vheadingv">Audio Bible</div><iframe width="100%" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/in5WTRQ9BSQ?start=8797" title="YouTube video player" frameborder="0" allow="accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share" allowfullscreen></iframe> <div class="vheadingv">Context</div><a href="/bsb/acts/26.htm">Festus Interrupts Paul's Defense</a> …25But Paul answered, “I am not insane, most excellent Festus; I am speaking words of truth and sobriety. 26<a href="/greek/1063.htm" title="1063: gar (Conj) -- For. A primary particle; properly, assigning a reason.">For</a> <a href="/greek/3588.htm" title="3588: ho (Art-NMS) -- The, the definite article. Including the feminine he, and the neuter to in all their inflections; the definite article; the.">the</a> <a href="/greek/935.htm" title="935: basileus (N-NMS) -- A king, ruler, but in some passages clearly to be translated: emperor. Probably from basis; a sovereign.">king</a> <a href="/greek/1987.htm" title="1987: epistatai (V-PIM/P-3S) -- To know, know of, understand. Apparently a middle voice of ephistemi; to put the mind upon, i.e. Comprehend, or be acquainted with.">knows</a> <a href="/greek/4012.htm" title="4012: peri (Prep) -- From the base of peran; properly, through, i.e. Around; figuratively with respect to; used in various applications, of place, cause or time.">about</a> <a href="/greek/3778.htm" title="3778: toutōn (DPro-GNP) -- This; he, she, it. ">these matters,</a> <a href="/greek/2532.htm" title="2532: kai (Conj) -- And, even, also, namely. ">and</a> <a href="/greek/2980.htm" title="2980: lalō (V-PIA-1S) -- A prolonged form of an otherwise obsolete verb; to talk, i.e. Utter words.">I can speak</a> <a href="/greek/3955.htm" title="3955: parrēsiazomenos (V-PPM/P-NMS) -- To speak freely, boldly; To be confident. ">freely</a> <a href="/greek/4314.htm" title="4314: pros (Prep) -- To, towards, with. A strengthened form of pro; a preposition of direction; forward to, i.e. Toward.">to</a> <a href="/greek/3739.htm" title="3739: hon (RelPro-AMS) -- Who, which, what, that. ">him.</a> <a href="/greek/1063.htm" title="1063: gar (Conj) -- For. A primary particle; properly, assigning a reason."></a> <a href="/greek/3756.htm" title="3756: ou (Adv) -- No, not. Also ouk, and ouch a primary word; the absolute negative adverb; no or not."></a> <a href="/greek/3982.htm" title="3982: peithomai (V-PIM/P-1S) -- A primary verb; to convince; by analogy, to pacify or conciliate; reflexively or passively, to assent, to rely.">I am confident that</a> <a href="/greek/3762.htm" title="3762: outhen (Adj-ANS) -- No one, none, nothing. ">none</a> <a href="/greek/5100.htm" title="5100: ti (IPro-ANS) -- Any one, some one, a certain one or thing. An enclitic indefinite pronoun; some or any person or object."></a> <a href="/greek/3778.htm" title="3778: toutōn (DPro-GNP) -- This; he, she, it. ">of this</a> <a href="/greek/2990.htm" title="2990: lanthanein (V-PNA) -- A prolonged form of a primary verb, which is used only as an alternate in certain tenses; to lie hid; often used adverbially, unwittingly.">has escaped</a> <a href="/greek/846.htm" title="846: auton (PPro-AM3S) -- He, she, it, they, them, same. From the particle au; the reflexive pronoun self, used of the third person, and of the other persons.">his notice,</a> <a href="/greek/1063.htm" title="1063: gar (Conj) -- For. A primary particle; properly, assigning a reason.">because</a> <a href="/greek/3778.htm" title="3778: touto (DPro-NNS) -- This; he, she, it. ">it</a> <a href="/greek/1510.htm" title="1510: estin (V-PIA-3S) -- I am, exist. The first person singular present indicative; a prolonged form of a primary and defective verb; I exist.">was</a> <a href="/greek/3756.htm" title="3756: ou (Adv) -- No, not. Also ouk, and ouch a primary word; the absolute negative adverb; no or not.">not</a> <a href="/greek/4238.htm" title="4238: pepragmenon (V-RPM/P-NNS) -- To do, perform, accomplish; be in any condition, i.e. I fare; I exact, require. ">done</a> <a href="/greek/1722.htm" title="1722: en (Prep) -- In, on, among. A primary preposition denoting position, and instrumentality, i.e. A relation of rest; in, at, on, by, etc.">in</a> <a href="/greek/1137.htm" title="1137: gōnia (N-DFS) -- A corner; met: a secret place. Probably akin to gonu; an angle.">a corner.</a> 27King Agrippa, do you believe the prophets? I know you do.”…<div class="cred"><a href="//berean.bible">Berean Standard Bible</a> · <a href="//berean.bible/downloads.htm">Download</a></div> <a name="crossref" id="crossref"></a><div class="vheading">Cross References</div><div id="crf"><a href="/acts/2-22.htm">Acts 2:22</a> Men of Israel, listen to this message: Jesus of Nazareth was a man certified by God to you by miracles, wonders, and signs, which God did among you through Him, as you yourselves know. <a href="/acts/10-37.htm">Acts 10:37-38</a> You yourselves know what has happened throughout Judea, beginning in Galilee with the baptism that John proclaimed: / how God anointed Jesus of Nazareth with the Holy Spirit and with power, and how Jesus went around doing good and healing all who were oppressed by the devil, because God was with Him. <a href="/luke/1-1.htm">Luke 1:1-4</a> Many have undertaken to compose an account of the things that have been fulfilled among us, / just as they were handed down to us by the initial eyewitnesses and servants of the word. / Therefore, having carefully investigated everything from the beginning, it seemed good also to me to write an orderly account for you, most excellent Theophilus, ... <a href="/john/18-20.htm">John 18:20</a> “I have spoken openly to the world,” Jesus answered. “I always taught in the synagogues and at the temple, where all the Jews come together. I said nothing in secret. <a href="/1_corinthians/15-6.htm">1 Corinthians 15:6</a> After that, He appeared to more than five hundred brothers at once, most of whom are still living, though some have fallen asleep. <a href="/2_corinthians/4-2.htm">2 Corinthians 4:2</a> 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. <a href="/1_peter/5-1.htm">1 Peter 5:1</a> As a fellow elder, a witness of Christ’s sufferings, and a partaker of the glory to be revealed, I appeal to the elders among you: <a href="/2_peter/1-16.htm">2 Peter 1:16</a> For we did not follow cleverly devised fables when we made known to you the power and coming of our Lord Jesus Christ, but we were eyewitnesses of His majesty. <a href="/john/19-35.htm">John 19:35</a> The one who saw it has testified to this, and his testimony is true. He knows that he is telling the truth, so that you also may believe. <a href="/luke/24-18.htm">Luke 24:18-21</a> One of them, named Cleopas, asked Him, “Are You the only visitor to Jerusalem who does not know the things that have happened there in recent days?” / “What things?” He asked. “The events involving Jesus of Nazareth,” they answered. “This man was a prophet, powerful in speech and action before God and all the people. / Our chief priests and rulers delivered Him up to the sentence of death, and they crucified Him. ... <a href="/matthew/27-62.htm">Matthew 27:62-66</a> The next day, the one after Preparation Day, the chief priests and Pharisees assembled before Pilate. / “Sir,” they said, “we remember that while He was alive that deceiver said, ‘After three days I will rise again.’ / So give the order that the tomb be secured until the third day. Otherwise, His disciples may come and steal Him away and tell the people He has risen from the dead. And this last deception would be worse than the first.” ... <a href="/mark/15-43.htm">Mark 15:43-45</a> Joseph of Arimathea, a prominent Council member who himself was waiting for the kingdom of God, boldly went to Pilate to ask for the body of Jesus. / Pilate was surprised to hear that Jesus was already dead, so he summoned the centurion to ask if this was so. / When Pilate had confirmed it with the centurion, he granted the body to Joseph. <a href="/john/21-24.htm">John 21:24</a> This is the disciple who testifies to these things and who has written them down. And we know that his testimony is true. <a href="/romans/1-19.htm">Romans 1:19-20</a> For what may be known about God is plain to them, because God has made it plain to them. / For since the creation of the world God’s invisible qualities, His eternal power and divine nature, have been clearly seen, being understood from His workmanship, so that men are without excuse. <a href="/isaiah/53-1.htm">Isaiah 53:1-3</a> Who has believed our message? And to whom has the arm of the LORD been revealed? / He grew up before Him like a tender shoot, and like a root out of dry ground. He had no stately form or majesty to attract us, no beauty that we should desire Him. / He was despised and rejected by men, a man of sorrows, acquainted with grief. Like one from whom men hide their faces, He was despised, and we esteemed Him not.</div> <a name="tsk" id="tsk"><div class="vheading">Treasury of Scripture</div>For the king knows 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.the king.<a href="/acts/26-2.htm">Acts 26:2,3</a> I think myself happy, king Agrippa, because I shall answer for myself this day before thee touching all the things whereof I am accused of the Jews: … <a href="/acts/25-22.htm">Acts 25:22</a> Then Agrippa said unto Festus, I would also hear the man myself. To morrow, said he, thou shalt hear him.this thing.<a href="/acts/2-1.htm">Acts 2:1-12</a> And when the day of Pentecost was fully come, they were all with one accord in one place… <a href="/acts/4-16.htm">Acts 4:16-21</a> Saying, What shall we do to these men? for that indeed a notable miracle hath been done by them is manifest to all them that dwell in Jerusalem; and we cannot deny it… <a href="/acts/5-18.htm">Acts 5:18-42</a> And laid their hands on the apostles, and put them in the common prison… <div class="vheading">Jump to Previous</div><a href="/acts/26-25.htm">Boldly</a> <a href="/acts/19-11.htm">Common</a> <a href="/acts/4-29.htm">Confidence</a> <a href="/acts/26-9.htm">Convinced</a> <a href="/acts/4-11.htm">Corner</a> <a href="/acts/23-20.htm">Detail</a> <a href="/acts/25-11.htm">Escape</a> <a href="/acts/16-27.htm">Escaped</a> <a href="/acts/26-3.htm">Familiar</a> <a href="/acts/24-23.htm">Freedom</a> <a href="/acts/14-3.htm">Freely</a> <a href="/john/8-59.htm">Hidden</a> <a href="/acts/25-15.htm">Informed</a> <a href="/acts/25-20.htm">Matters</a> <a href="/acts/21-26.htm">Notice</a> <a href="/acts/21-14.htm">Persuaded</a> <a href="/acts/23-30.htm">Secret</a> <a href="/acts/26-25.htm">Speak</a> <a href="/acts/24-25.htm">Talking</a><div class="vheading2">Jump to Next</div><a href="/acts/28-31.htm">Boldly</a> <a href="/acts/28-2.htm">Common</a> <a href="/acts/28-31.htm">Confidence</a> <a href="/acts/27-25.htm">Convinced</a> <a href="/ephesians/2-20.htm">Corner</a> <a href="/philippians/3-6.htm">Detail</a> <a href="/acts/27-30.htm">Escape</a> <a href="/acts/27-21.htm">Escaped</a> <a href="/romans/6-19.htm">Familiar</a> <a href="/acts/28-31.htm">Freedom</a> <a href="/romans/3-24.htm">Freely</a> <a href="/romans/3-13.htm">Hidden</a> <a href="/1_corinthians/1-11.htm">Informed</a> <a href="/romans/12-10.htm">Matters</a> <a href="/romans/11-22.htm">Notice</a> <a href="/acts/27-11.htm">Persuaded</a> <a href="/romans/1-29.htm">Secret</a> <a href="/acts/28-20.htm">Speak</a> <a href="/acts/26-31.htm">Talking</a><div class="vheading2">Acts 26</div>1. <a href="/acts/26-1.htm">Paul, in the presence of Agrippa, declares his life from his childhood;</a> 12. <a href="/acts/26-12.htm">and how miraculously he was converted, and called to his apostleship.</a> 24. <a href="/acts/26-24.htm">Festus charges him with being insane, whereunto he answers modestly.</a> 28. <a href="/acts/26-28.htm">Agrippa is almost persuaded to be a Christian.</a> 31. <a href="/acts/26-31.htm">The whole company pronounces him innocent.</a> </div></div><div id="mdd"><div align="center"><div class="bot2"><table align="center" width="100%"><tr><td><div align="center"> <script id="3d27ed63fc4348d5b062c4527ae09445"> (new Image()).src = 'https://capi.connatix.com/tr/si?token=51ce25d5-1a8c-424a-8695-4bd48c750f35&cid=3a9f82d0-4344-4f8d-ac0c-e1a0eb43a405'; </script> <script id="b817b7107f1d4a7997da1b3c33457e03"> (new Image()).src = 'https://capi.connatix.com/tr/si?token=cb0edd8b-b416-47eb-8c6d-3cc96561f7e8&cid=3a9f82d0-4344-4f8d-ac0c-e1a0eb43a405'; </script>  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-2'> </div>  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-0' style='max-width: 300px;'> </div>  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-3'> </div>  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-1' style='max-width: 300px;'> </div>  <div align="center" id='div-gpt-ad-1531425649696-0'> </div> <ins class="adsbygoogle" style="display:inline-block;width:200px;height:200px" data-ad-client="ca-pub-3753401421161123" data-ad-slot="3592799687"></ins> <script> (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); </script> </div> </td></tr></table></div></div></div><div id="combox"><div class="padcom"><a name="study" id="study"></a><div class="vheading"><table width="100%"><tr><td width="99%" valign="top"><a href="/study/acts/26.htm">Study Bible</a></td><td width="1%" valign="top"><a href="/study/acts/" title="Book Summary and Study">Book ◦</a> <a href="/study/chapters/acts/26.htm" title="Chapter summary and Study">Chapter </a></tr></table></div>For the king knows about these matters King Agrippa II, the ruler mentioned here, was well-versed in Jewish customs and controversies. His knowledge of Jewish history and prophecy would have made him familiar with the events surrounding Jesus' life, death, and resurrection. Agrippa's background provided him with an understanding of the Messianic expectations of the Jews, which Paul was addressing. This phrase highlights the importance of understanding the audience's background when sharing the Gospel.and I can speak freely to him Paul's ability to speak freely to King Agrippa indicates a level of respect and openness in their dialogue. This freedom suggests that Paul was confident in the truth of his message and the integrity of his testimony. It also reflects the Roman legal system's allowance for a fair hearing, even for those accused of serious charges. Paul's boldness in speaking truth to power is a model for believers to share their faith without fear.I am confident that none of this has escaped his notice Paul asserts that the events surrounding Jesus' ministry were well-known and public. The miracles, teachings, crucifixion, and reports of the resurrection were not hidden events. This public nature of Jesus' life and the early Christian movement meant that even those in authority, like Agrippa, could not ignore them. This statement underscores the historical reality of Jesus' life and the early church's impact.because it was not done in a corner The phrase "not done in a corner" emphasizes the transparency and public nature of Jesus' ministry. Unlike secretive cults or hidden movements, Christianity began with events witnessed by many. This openness is a testament to the authenticity of the Gospel message. The public nature of Jesus' works and the spread of the early church fulfill prophecies about the Messiah being a light to the nations, as seen in <a href="/isaiah/49-6.htm">Isaiah 49:6</a>. This transparency challenges believers to live out their faith openly and courageously.<div class="vheading2">Persons / Places / Events</div>1. <a href="/topical/p/paul_the_apostle.htm">Paul the Apostle</a> The speaker in this passage, Paul is defending himself before King Agrippa. He is a pivotal figure in the early Christian church, known for his missionary journeys and epistles. 2. <a href="/topical/k/king_agrippa.htm">King Agrippa</a> Herod Agrippa II, the king before whom Paul is making his defense. He is knowledgeable about Jewish customs and the events surrounding Jesus and the early church. 3. <a href="/topical/f/festus.htm">Festus</a> The Roman governor who has brought Paul before King Agrippa. Festus is seeking Agrippa's insight on how to handle Paul's case. 4. <a href="/topical/c/caesarea.htm">Caesarea</a> The location where this trial is taking place. It was a significant city in Roman Judea, serving as a center of administration. 5. <a href="/topical/t/the_resurrection_of_jesus.htm">The Resurrection of Jesus</a> The central event that Paul is defending and proclaiming, asserting that it was a public event known to many.<div class="vheading2">Teaching Points</div><a href="/topical/p/public_nature_of_the_gospel.htm">Public Nature of the Gospel</a> The Gospel was proclaimed openly, and its events were witnessed by many. This transparency is a testament to its truth. <a href="/topical/c/courage_in_witnessing.htm">Courage in Witnessing</a> Like Paul, Christians are called to speak boldly about their faith, trusting that God will provide opportunities to share the Gospel. <a href="/topical/g/god's_sovereignty_in_history.htm">God's Sovereignty in History</a> The events of Jesus' life, death, and resurrection were orchestrated by God and are central to His redemptive plan. <a href="/topical/t/the_importance_of_testimony.htm">The Importance of Testimony</a> Personal testimony, as demonstrated by Paul, is a powerful tool in sharing the Gospel and defending the faith. <a href="/topical/e/engaging_with_authority.htm">Engaging with Authority</a> Paul’s respectful yet bold engagement with King Agrippa serves as a model for how Christians can interact with those in authority.<div class="vheading2">Lists and Questions</div><a href="/top10/lessons_from_acts_26.htm">Top 10 Lessons from Acts 26</a> <a href="/q/why_different_versions_of_paul's_conversion.htm">Why does Acts record different versions of Paul's conversion story?</a> <a href="/q/what_defines_objectivism.htm">What defines Objectivism?</a> <a href="/q/is_luke's_acts_26_30-32_account_reliable.htm">How reliable is Luke's account of Paul's defense in Acts 26:30-32, given the limited external historical corroboration?</a> <a href="/q/why_does_acts_26_22-23_conflict_with_jewish_views.htm">Why does Paul's teaching in Acts 26:22-23 seem to conflict with traditional Jewish Messianic expectations?</a><a name="commentary" id="commentary"></a><div class="vheading2"><a href="/commentaries/ellicott/acts/26.htm">Ellicott's Commentary for English Readers</a></div>(26) I am persuaded that none of these things are hidden from him.--The appeal to Agrippa's knowledge is two-fold. He knew that Moses and the prophets had spoken of the great Prophet and Deliverer whom the Jews knew as the Christ. He knew also that for more than a quarter of a century there had been communities of Jews in Judaea and Galilee and Samaria (see Note on <a href="/acts/9-31.htm" title="Then had the churches rest throughout all Judaea and Galilee and Samaria, and were edified; and walking in the fear of the Lord, and in the comfort of the Holy Ghost, were multiplied.">Acts 9:31</a>) resting on the belief that the Christ had come, and that He had suffered and risen from the dead. The congregations of those whom the Jews knew as Nazarenes were as far as possible from being an obscure sect lurking in holes and corners.<div class="vheading2"><a href="/commentaries/pulpit/acts/26.htm">Pulpit Commentary</a></div>Verse 26. - Unto for before, A.V.; is hidden for are hidden, A.V.; this hath not been for this thing was not, A.V. For the king, etc. Something in Agrippa's manner showed St. Paul that he was not unaffected by what he had heard. And so with his usual quickness and tact he appeals to him to confirm the "words of truth and soberness" which he had just addressed to the skeptical Festus. I speak freely. He was indeed a prisoner and in chains, as he so touchingly said (in ver. 29), but the word of God in his mouth was not bound. Παρρησιαζόμενος (see <a href="/acts/9-27.htm">Acts 9:27</a>; <a href="/acts/13-46.htm">Acts 13:46</a>; <a href="/acts/14-3.htm">Acts 14:3</a>; <a href="/acts/18-26.htm">Acts 18:26</a>; <a href="/acts/19-8.htm">Acts 19:8</a>; and the frequent use of παρρησία). <a href="/commentaries/acts/26-26.htm">Parallel Commentaries ...</a> <a name="lexicon" id="lexicon"></a><div class="vheading">Greek</div>For γὰρ (gar) Conjunction <a href="/greek/strongs_1063.htm">Strong's 1063: </a> For. A primary particle; properly, assigning a reason. the ὁ (ho) Article - Nominative Masculine Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_3588.htm">Strong's 3588: </a> The, the definite article. Including the feminine he, and the neuter to in all their inflections; the definite article; the. king βασιλεύς (basileus) Noun - Nominative Masculine Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_935.htm">Strong's 935: </a> A king, ruler, but in some passages clearly to be translated: emperor. Probably from basis; a sovereign. knows ἐπίσταται (epistatai) Verb - Present Indicative Middle or Passive - 3rd Person Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_1987.htm">Strong's 1987: </a> To know, know of, understand. Apparently a middle voice of ephistemi; to put the mind upon, i.e. Comprehend, or be acquainted with. about περὶ (peri) Preposition <a href="/greek/strongs_4012.htm">Strong's 4012: </a> From the base of peran; properly, through, i.e. Around; figuratively with respect to; used in various applications, of place, cause or time. these [matters], τούτων (toutōn) Demonstrative Pronoun - Genitive Neuter Plural <a href="/greek/strongs_3778.htm">Strong's 3778: </a> This; he, she, it. and καὶ (kai) Conjunction <a href="/greek/strongs_2532.htm">Strong's 2532: </a> And, even, also, namely. I can speak λαλῶ (lalō) Verb - Present Indicative Active - 1st Person Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_2980.htm">Strong's 2980: </a> A prolonged form of an otherwise obsolete verb; to talk, i.e. Utter words. freely παρρησιαζόμενος (parrēsiazomenos) Verb - Present Participle Middle or Passive - Nominative Masculine Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_3955.htm">Strong's 3955: </a> To speak freely, boldly; To be confident. to πρὸς (pros) Preposition <a href="/greek/strongs_4314.htm">Strong's 4314: </a> To, towards, with. A strengthened form of pro; a preposition of direction; forward to, i.e. Toward. [him]. ὃν (hon) Personal / Relative Pronoun - Accusative Masculine Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_3739.htm">Strong's 3739: </a> Who, which, what, that. I am confident that πείθομαι (peithomai) Verb - Present Indicative Middle or Passive - 1st Person Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_3982.htm">Strong's 3982: </a> A primary verb; to convince; by analogy, to pacify or conciliate; reflexively or passively, to assent, to rely. none οὐθέν (outhen) Adjective - Accusative Neuter Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_3762.htm">Strong's 3762: </a> No one, none, nothing. of this τούτων (toutōn) Demonstrative Pronoun - Genitive Neuter Plural <a href="/greek/strongs_3778.htm">Strong's 3778: </a> This; he, she, it. has escaped λανθάνειν (lanthanein) Verb - Present Infinitive Active <a href="/greek/strongs_2990.htm">Strong's 2990: </a> A prolonged form of a primary verb, which is used only as an alternate in certain tenses; to lie hid; often used adverbially, unwittingly. his [notice], αὐτὸν (auton) Personal / Possessive Pronoun - Accusative Masculine 3rd Person Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_846.htm">Strong's 846: </a> He, she, it, they, them, same. From the particle au; the reflexive pronoun self, used of the third person, and of the other persons. because γάρ (gar) Conjunction <a href="/greek/strongs_1063.htm">Strong's 1063: </a> For. A primary particle; properly, assigning a reason. [it] τοῦτο (touto) Demonstrative Pronoun - Nominative Neuter Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_3778.htm">Strong's 3778: </a> This; he, she, it. was ἐστιν (estin) Verb - Present Indicative Active - 3rd Person Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_1510.htm">Strong's 1510: </a> I am, exist. The first person singular present indicative; a prolonged form of a primary and defective verb; I exist. not οὐ (ou) Adverb <a href="/greek/strongs_3756.htm">Strong's 3756: </a> No, not. Also ouk, and ouch a primary word; the absolute negative adverb; no or not. done πεπραγμένον (pepragmenon) Verb - Perfect Participle Middle or Passive - Nominative Neuter Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_4238.htm">Strong's 4238: </a> To do, perform, accomplish; be in any condition, i.e. I fare; I exact, require. in ἐν (en) Preposition <a href="/greek/strongs_1722.htm">Strong's 1722: </a> In, on, among. A primary preposition denoting position, and instrumentality, i.e. A relation of rest; 'in, ' at, on, by, etc. a corner. γωνίᾳ (gōnia) Noun - Dative Feminine Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_1137.htm">Strong's 1137: </a> A corner; met: a secret place. Probably akin to gonu; an angle. <div class="vheading">Links</div><a href="/niv/acts/26-26.htm">Acts 26:26 NIV</a> <a href="/nlt/acts/26-26.htm">Acts 26:26 NLT</a> <a href="/esv/acts/26-26.htm">Acts 26:26 ESV</a> <a href="/nasb/acts/26-26.htm">Acts 26:26 NASB</a> <a href="/kjv/acts/26-26.htm">Acts 26:26 KJV</a> <a href="//bibleapps.com/acts/26-26.htm">Acts 26:26 BibleApps.com</a> <a href="//bibliaparalela.com/acts/26-26.htm">Acts 26:26 Biblia Paralela</a> <a href="//holybible.com.cn/acts/26-26.htm">Acts 26:26 Chinese Bible</a> <a href="//saintebible.com/acts/26-26.htm">Acts 26:26 French Bible</a> <a href="/catholic/acts/26-26.htm">Acts 26:26 Catholic Bible</a> <a href="/acts/26-26.htm">NT Apostles: Acts 26:26 For the king knows of these things (Acts of the Apostles Ac) </a></div></div></td></tr></table></div><div id="left"><a href="/acts/26-25.htm" onmouseover='lft.src="/leftgif.png"' onmouseout='lft.src="/left.png"' title="Acts 26:25"><img src="/left.png" name="lft" border="0" alt="Acts 26:25" /></a></div><div id="right"><a href="/acts/26-27.htm" onmouseover='rght.src="/rightgif.png"' onmouseout='rght.src="/right.png"' title="Acts 26:27"><img src="/right.png" name="rght" border="0" alt="Acts 26:27" /></a></div><div id="botleft"><a href="#" onmouseover='botleft.src="/botleftgif.png"' onmouseout='botleft.src="/botleft.png"' title="Top of Page"><img src="/botleft.png" name="botleft" border="0" alt="Top of Page" /></a></div><div id="botright"><a href="#" onmouseover='botright.src="/botrightgif.png"' onmouseout='botright.src="/botright.png"' title="Top of Page"><img src="/botright.png" name="botright" border="0" alt="Top of Page" /></a></div><div id="bot"><iframe width="100%" height="1500" scrolling="no" src="/botmenubhnew2.htm" frameborder="0"></iframe></div></td></tr></table></div></body></html>