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class="clickchap" style="color:#001320" title="Click any translation name for full chapter">  (Click for Chapter)</a></div><div id="par"><a href="/niv/acts/26.htm">New International Version</a> &#8220I too was convinced that I ought to do all that was possible to oppose the name of Jesus of Nazareth. <a href="/nlt/acts/26.htm">New Living Translation</a> “I used to believe that I ought to do everything I could to oppose the very name of Jesus the Nazarene. <a href="/esv/acts/26.htm">English Standard Version</a> “I myself was convinced that I ought to do many things in opposing the name of Jesus of Nazareth. <a href="/bsb/acts/26.htm">Berean Standard Bible</a> So then, I too was convinced that I ought to do all I could to oppose the name of Jesus of Nazareth. <a href="/blb/acts/26.htm">Berean Literal Bible</a> Therefore I indeed in myself thought I ought to do many things contrary to the name of Jesus of Nazareth, <a href="/kjv/acts/26.htm">King James Bible</a> I verily thought with myself, that I ought to do many things contrary to the name of Jesus of Nazareth. <a href="/nkjv/acts/26.htm">New King James Version</a> “Indeed, I myself thought I must do many things contrary to the name of Jesus of Nazareth. <a href="/nasb_/acts/26.htm">New American Standard Bible</a> “So I thought to myself that I had to act in strong opposition to the name of Jesus of Nazareth. <a href="/nasb/acts/26.htm">NASB 1995</a> &#8220So then, I thought to myself that I had to do many things hostile to the name of Jesus of Nazareth. <a href="/nasb77/acts/26.htm">NASB 1977 </a> “So then, I thought to myself that I had to do many things hostile to the name of Jesus of Nazareth. <a href="/lsb/acts/26.htm">Legacy Standard Bible </a> “So then, I thought to myself that I had to do many things hostile to the name of Jesus the Nazarene. <a href="/amp/acts/26.htm">Amplified Bible</a> “So then, I [once] thought to myself that it was my duty to do many things in opposition to the name of Jesus of Nazareth. <a href="/csb/acts/26.htm">Christian Standard Bible</a> In fact, I myself was convinced that it was necessary to do many things in opposition to the name of Jesus of Nazareth. <a href="/hcsb/acts/26.htm">Holman Christian Standard Bible</a> In fact, I myself supposed it was necessary to do many things in opposition to the name of Jesus the Nazarene. <a href="/asv/acts/26.htm">American Standard Version</a> I verily thought with myself that I ought to do many things contrary to the name of Jesus of Nazareth. <a href="/cev/acts/26.htm">Contemporary English Version</a> I once thought that I should do everything I could to oppose Jesus from Nazareth. <a href="/erv/acts/26.htm">English Revised Version</a> I verily thought with myself, that I ought to do many things contrary to the name of Jesus of Nazareth. <a href="/gwt/acts/26.htm">GOD'S WORD® Translation</a> "I used to think that I had to do a lot of things to oppose the one named Jesus of Nazareth. <a href="/gnt/acts/26.htm">Good News Translation</a> "I myself thought that I should do everything I could against the cause of Jesus of Nazareth. <a href="/isv/acts/26.htm">International Standard Version</a> Indeed, I myself thought it my duty to take extreme measures against the name of Jesus from Nazareth. <a href="/msb/acts/26.htm">Majority Standard Bible</a> So then, I too was convinced that I ought to do all I could to oppose the name of Jesus of Nazareth. <a href="/net/acts/26.htm">NET Bible</a> Of course, I myself was convinced that it was necessary to do many things hostile to the name of Jesus the Nazarene. <a href="/nheb/acts/26.htm">New Heart English Bible</a> "In fact, I thought to myself that I ought to do many things against the name of Jesus the Nazorean. <a href="/wbt/acts/26.htm">Webster's Bible Translation</a> I verily thought with myself, that I ought to do many things contrary to the name of Jesus of Nazareth. <a href="/wey/acts/26.htm">Weymouth New Testament</a> "I myself, however, thought it a duty to do many things in hostility to the name of Jesus, the Nazarene. <a href="/web/acts/26.htm">World English Bible</a> “I myself most certainly thought that I ought to do many things contrary to the name of Jesus of Nazareth. <div class="vheading2">Literal Translations</div><a href="/lsv/acts/26.htm">Literal Standard Version</a> I indeed, therefore, thought with myself that it was necessary [for me] to do many things against the Name of Jesus of Nazareth, <a href="/blb/acts/26.htm">Berean Literal Bible</a> Therefore I indeed in myself thought I ought to do many things contrary to the name of Jesus of Nazareth, <a href="/ylt/acts/26.htm">Young's Literal Translation</a> I, indeed, therefore, thought with myself, that against the name of Jesus of Nazareth it behoved me many things to do, <a href="/slt/acts/26.htm">Smith's Literal Translation</a> I therefore truly thought to myself, I must do many things contrary to the name of Jesus, the Nazarite.<div class="vheading2">Catholic Translations</div><a href="/drb/acts/26.htm">Douay-Rheims Bible</a> And I indeed did formerly think, that I ought to do many things contrary to the name of Jesus of Nazareth. <a href="/cpdv/acts/26.htm">Catholic Public Domain Version</a> And certainly, I myself formerly considered that I ought to act in many ways which are contrary to the name of Jesus the Nazarene. <a href="/nabre/acts/26.htm">New American Bible</a> I myself once thought that I had to do many things against the name of Jesus the Nazorean, <a href="/nrsvce/acts/26.htm">New Revised Standard Version</a> “Indeed, I myself was convinced that I ought to do many things against the name of Jesus of Nazareth.<div class="vheading2">Translations from Aramaic</div><a href="/lamsa/acts/26.htm">Lamsa Bible</a> For I at the very beginning was determined that I ought to do many things contrary to the name of Jesus of Nazareth. <a href="/aramaic-plain-english/acts/26.htm">Aramaic Bible in Plain English</a> “For I had previously set my mind that I would commit many things contrary to the name of Yeshua the Nazarene.”<div class="vheading2">NT Translations</div><a href="/anderson/acts/26.htm">Anderson New Testament</a> I verily thought with myself, that I ought to do many things against the name of Jesus the Nazarene. <a href="/godbey/acts/26.htm">Godbey New Testament</a> Moreover indeed, I thought to myself that I ought to do many things contrary to the name of Jesus the Nazarene: <a href="/haweis/acts/26.htm">Haweis New Testament</a> I indeed then thought in myself, that I ought to do many things in opposition to the name of Jesus the Nazarean. <a href="/mace/acts/26.htm">Mace New Testament</a> I myself too once thought myself oblig'd strenuously to oppose the professors of Jesus the Nazarene, as I actually did at Jerusalem, <a href="/wey/acts/26.htm">Weymouth New Testament</a> "I myself, however, thought it a duty to do many things in hostility to the name of Jesus, the Nazarene. <a href="/worrell/acts/26.htm">Worrell New Testament</a> I, verily, therefore, imagined to myself that it was proper that I should do many things contrary to the name of Jesus, the Nazarene; <a href="/worsley/acts/26.htm">Worsley New Testament</a> I indeed once thought with myself, that I ought to do many things contrary to the name of Jesus the Nazarene: <a href="/parallel/acts/26-9.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=8612" 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">Paul's Testimony to Agrippa</a> …8Why would any of you consider it incredible that God raises the dead? 9<a href="/greek/3767.htm" title="3767: oun (Conj) -- Therefore, then. Apparently a primary word; certainly, or accordingly.">So then,</a> <a href="/greek/3303.htm" title="3303: men (Conj) -- A primary particle; properly, indicative of affirmation or concession; usually followed by a contrasted clause with de."></a> <a href="/greek/1473.htm" title="1473: Egō (PPro-N1S) -- I, the first-person pronoun. A primary pronoun of the first person I.">I</a> <a href="/greek/1683.htm" title="1683: emautō (PPro-DM1S) -- Genitive case compound of emou and autos; of myself so likewise the dative case emautoi em-ow-to', and accusative case emauton em-ow-ton'.">too</a> <a href="/greek/1380.htm" title="1380: edoxa (V-AIA-1S) -- A prolonged form of a primary verb, doko dok'-o of the same meaning; to think; by implication, to seem.">was convinced that</a> <a href="/greek/1163.htm" title="1163: dein (V-PNA) -- Third person singular active present of deo; also deon deh-on'; neuter active participle of the same; both used impersonally; it is Necessary.">I ought</a> <a href="/greek/4238.htm" title="4238: praxai (V-ANA) -- To do, perform, accomplish; be in any condition, i.e. I fare; I exact, require. ">to do</a> <a href="/greek/4183.htm" title="4183: polla (Adj-ANP) -- Much, many; often. ">all I could</a> <a href="/greek/1727.htm" title="1727: enantia (Adj-ANP) -- Opposite, opposed, contrary; the adversary. From enanti; opposite; figuratively, antagonistic.">to oppose</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."></a> <a href="/greek/3588.htm" title="3588: to (Art-ANS) -- 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/3686.htm" title="3686: onoma (N-ANS) -- Name, character, fame, reputation. From a presumed derivative of the base of ginosko; a name.">name</a> <a href="/greek/2424.htm" title="2424: Iēsou (N-GMS) -- Of Hebrew origin; Jesus, the name of our Lord and two other Israelites.">of Jesus</a> <a href="/greek/3588.htm" title="3588: tou (Art-GMS) -- The, the definite article. Including the feminine he, and the neuter to in all their inflections; the definite article; the."></a> <a href="/greek/3480.htm" title="3480: Nazōraiou (N-GMS) -- A Nazarene, an inhabitant of Nazareth. From Nazareth; a Nazoraean, i.e. Inhabitant of Nazareth; by extension, a Christian.">of Nazareth.</a> 10And that is what I did in Jerusalem. With authority from the chief priests I put many of the saints in prison, and when they were condemned to death, I cast my vote against them.…<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="/galatians/1-13.htm">Galatians 1:13-14</a> For you have heard of my former way of life in Judaism, how severely I persecuted the church of God and tried to destroy it. / I was advancing in Judaism beyond many of my contemporaries and was extremely zealous for the traditions of my fathers. <a href="/philippians/3-6.htm">Philippians 3:6</a> as to zeal, persecuting the church; as to righteousness in the law, faultless. <a href="/1_timothy/1-13.htm">1 Timothy 1:13</a> I was formerly a blasphemer, a persecutor, and a violent man; yet because I had acted in ignorance and unbelief, I was shown mercy. <a href="/acts/8-3.htm">Acts 8:3</a> But Saul began to destroy the church. Going from house to house, he dragged off men and women and put them in prison. <a href="/acts/9-1.htm">Acts 9:1-2</a> Meanwhile, Saul was still breathing out murderous threats against the disciples of the Lord. He approached the high priest / and requested letters to the synagogues in Damascus, so that if he found any men or women belonging to the Way, he could bring them as prisoners to Jerusalem. <a href="/acts/22-4.htm">Acts 22:4-5</a> I persecuted this Way even to the death, detaining both men and women and throwing them into prison, / as the high priest and the whole Council can testify about me. I even obtained letters from them to their brothers in Damascus, and I was on my way to apprehend these people and bring them to Jerusalem to be punished. <a href="/john/16-2.htm">John 16:2</a> They will put you out of the synagogues. In fact, a time is coming when anyone who kills you will think he is offering a service to God. <a href="/romans/10-2.htm">Romans 10:2</a> For I testify about them that they are zealous for God, but not on the basis of knowledge. <a href="/matthew/23-34.htm">Matthew 23:34</a> Because of this, I am sending you prophets and wise men and teachers. Some of them you will kill and crucify, and others you will flog in your synagogues and persecute from town to town. <a href="/1_corinthians/15-9.htm">1 Corinthians 15:9</a> For I am the least of the apostles and am unworthy to be called an apostle, because I persecuted the church of God. <a href="/acts/7-58.htm">Acts 7:58</a> They dragged him out of the city and began to stone him. Meanwhile the witnesses laid their garments at the feet of a young man named Saul. <a href="/acts/22-20.htm">Acts 22:20</a> And when the blood of Your witness Stephen was shed, I stood there giving my approval and watching over the garments of those who killed him.’ <a href="/acts/9-13.htm">Acts 9:13-14</a> But Ananias answered, “Lord, many people have told me about this man and all the harm he has done to Your saints in Jerusalem. / And now he is here with authority from the chief priests to arrest all who call on Your name.” <a href="/acts/22-19.htm">Acts 22:19</a> ‘Lord,’ I answered, ‘they know very well that in one synagogue after another I imprisoned and beat those who believed in You. <a href="/acts/9-21.htm">Acts 9:21</a> All who heard him were astounded and asked, “Isn’t this the man who wreaked havoc in Jerusalem on those who call on this name? And hasn’t he come here to take them as prisoners to the chief priests?”</div> <a name="tsk" id="tsk"><div class="vheading">Treasury of Scripture</div>I truly thought with myself, that I ought to do many things contrary to the name of Jesus of Nazareth.that.<a href="/john/16-2.htm">John 16:2,3</a> They shall put you out of the synagogues: yea, the time cometh, that whosoever killeth you will think that he doeth God service… <a href="/romans/10-2.htm">Romans 10:2</a> For I bear them record that they have a zeal of God, but not according to knowledge.<a href="/galatians/1-13.htm">Galatians 1:13,14</a> For ye have heard of my conversation in time past in the Jews' religion, how that beyond measure I persecuted the church of God, and wasted it: … the name.<a href="/acts/3-6.htm">Acts 3:6</a> Then Peter said, Silver and gold have I none; but such as I have give I thee: In the name of Jesus Christ of Nazareth rise up and walk.<a href="/acts/9-16.htm">Acts 9:16</a> For I will shew him how great things he must suffer for my name's sake.<a href="/acts/21-13.htm">Acts 21:13</a> Then Paul answered, What mean ye to weep and to break mine heart? for I am ready not to be bound only, but also to die at Jerusalem for the name of the Lord Jesus.<div class="vheading">Jump to Previous</div><a href="/acts/23-3.htm">Contrary</a> <a href="/acts/18-28.htm">Convinced</a> <a href="/acts/20-24.htm">Duty</a> <a href="/acts/14-5.htm">Hostile</a> <a href="/acts/4-27.htm">Hostility</a> <a href="/acts/25-26.htm">However</a> <a href="/acts/25-19.htm">Jesus</a> <a href="/acts/22-8.htm">Nazaraean</a> <a href="/acts/22-8.htm">Nazarene</a> <a href="/acts/22-8.htm">Nazareth</a> <a href="/acts/26-8.htm">Opinion</a> <a href="/acts/11-17.htm">Oppose</a> <a href="/acts/18-6.htm">Opposing</a> <a href="/acts/25-24.htm">Ought</a> <a href="/acts/20-16.htm">Possible</a> <a href="/acts/25-11.htm">Right</a> <a href="/acts/26-8.htm">Thought</a> <a href="/acts/22-3.htm">Verily</a><div class="vheading2">Jump to Next</div><a href="/acts/27-4.htm">Contrary</a> <a href="/acts/26-26.htm">Convinced</a> <a href="/romans/15-1.htm">Duty</a> <a href="/romans/5-10.htm">Hostile</a> <a href="/ephesians/2-14.htm">Hostility</a> <a href="/acts/26-22.htm">However</a> <a href="/acts/26-15.htm">Jesus</a> <a href="/matthew/2-23.htm">Nazaraean</a> <a href="/matthew/2-23.htm">Nazarene</a> <a href="/matthew/2-23.htm">Nazareth</a> <a href="/acts/27-13.htm">Opinion</a> <a href="/1_corinthians/16-9.htm">Oppose</a> <a href="/romans/10-21.htm">Opposing</a> <a href="/acts/27-21.htm">Ought</a> <a href="/acts/27-39.htm">Possible</a> <a href="/acts/28-25.htm">Right</a> <a href="/acts/27-13.htm">Thought</a> <a href="/romans/2-25.htm">Verily</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>So then, I too was convinced This phrase reflects Paul's personal conviction and mindset before his conversion. It highlights the sincerity and intensity of his beliefs as a Pharisee. Paul, originally named Saul, was deeply rooted in Jewish tradition and law, which shaped his initial opposition to the early Christian movement. His conviction was not based on ignorance but on a zealous adherence to the Jewish faith, which he believed was being threatened by the teachings of Jesus.that I ought to do all I could Paul's sense of duty and obligation is evident here. His actions were driven by a strong sense of responsibility to protect the Jewish faith from what he perceived as heretical teachings. This phrase underscores the lengths to which Paul was willing to go, including persecution and imprisonment of Christians, as seen in <a href="/acts/8-3.htm">Acts 8:3</a> and <a href="/acts/9.htm">Acts 9:1-2</a>. His zeal is comparable to that of Phinehas in <a href="/numbers/25-11.htm">Numbers 25:11</a>, who acted out of zeal for God's honor.to oppose the name of Jesus of Nazareth. The "name of Jesus of Nazareth" signifies not just the person of Jesus but His authority, teachings, and the movement that followed Him. Nazareth, a town in Galilee, was often looked down upon (<a href="/john/1-46.htm">John 1:46</a>), yet it became central to Jesus' identity. Paul's opposition was not merely against a group of people but against the very foundation of the Christian faith. This opposition is a fulfillment of Jesus' prophecy in <a href="/john/15-18.htm">John 15:18-21</a>, where He warned His disciples of persecution for His name's sake. Paul's transformation from persecutor to apostle is a powerful testament to the transformative power of Christ, as later detailed in <a href="/acts/9-3.htm">Acts 9:3-6</a>.<div class="vheading2">Persons / Places / Events</div>1. <a href="/topical/p/paul.htm">Paul (formerly Saul of Tarsus)</a> A Pharisee and zealous persecutor of Christians who later became a devoted apostle of Jesus Christ. In <a href="/bsb/acts/26.htm">Acts 26</a>, Paul is recounting his past actions and transformation before King Agrippa. 2. <a href="/topical/j/jesus_of_nazareth.htm">Jesus of Nazareth</a> Central figure of Christianity, whom Paul initially opposed. Jesus' life, death, and resurrection are the foundation of Christian faith. 3. <a href="/topical/k/king_agrippa.htm">King Agrippa</a> The ruler before whom Paul is making his defense. Agrippa is knowledgeable about Jewish customs and controversies, making him a significant audience for Paul's testimony. 4. <a href="/topical/j/jerusalem.htm">Jerusalem</a> The city where much of the early Christian persecution, including Paul's actions, took place. It is also the location of significant events in Jesus' life and ministry. 5. <a href="/topical/t/the_early_church.htm">The Early Church</a> The community of believers in Jesus Christ who faced persecution from Jewish authorities, including Paul before his conversion.<div class="vheading2">Teaching Points</div><a href="/topical/z/zeal_without_knowledge.htm">Zeal Without Knowledge</a> Paul's initial zeal to oppose Jesus was based on a misunderstanding of God's will. This highlights the danger of fervor without true understanding. <a href="/topical/t/transformation_through_christ.htm">Transformation Through Christ</a> Paul's life is a testament to the transformative power of encountering Jesus. No one is beyond the reach of God's grace. <a href="/topical/t/the_importance_of_testimony.htm">The Importance of Testimony</a> Paul's recounting of his past and conversion serves as a powerful testimony to others. Sharing personal accounts of faith can be a compelling witness. <a href="/topical/o/opposition_to_truth.htm">Opposition to Truth</a> Like Paul, many may oppose the truth of the Gospel out of ignorance or tradition. Patience and prayer are essential in witnessing to such individuals. <a href="/topical/g/god's_sovereignty_in_redemption.htm">God's Sovereignty in Redemption</a> Despite Paul's opposition, God had a plan for his life. This reassures believers that God can use even the most unlikely individuals for His purposes.<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/did_paul's_companions_fall_too.htm">When Paul saw the light he fell to the ground. Did his traveling companions also fall to the ground? Yes (Acts 26:14) No (Acts 9:7)</a> <a href="/q/was_pauland#8217;s_duty_specified_immediately.htm">Did the voice immediately specify Paul's duties? Yes (Acts 26:16-18) or No, he was told to go to Damascus for instructions (Acts 9:7; 22:10)?</a> <a href="/q/is_paul's_encounter_in_acts_26_14-15_real.htm">Is Paul's reported encounter and voice from heaven in Acts 26:14-15 verifiable, or merely subjective experience?</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>(9) I verily thought with myself . . .--The words have a tone of considerate sympathy and hope. He himself had been led from unbelief to faith; he will not despair of a like transition for others, even for Agrippa. (Comp. <a href="/context/1_timothy/1-12.htm" title="And I thank Christ Jesus our Lord, who has enabled me, for that he counted me faithful, putting me into the ministry;">1Timothy 1:12-17</a>.) On the relation of this account of the Apostle's conversion to previous narratives, see Notes on <a href="/context/acts/9-1.htm" title="And Saul, yet breathing out threatenings and slaughter against the disciples of the Lord, went to the high priest,">Acts 9:1-20</a>.<div class="vheading2"><a href="/commentaries/pulpit/acts/26.htm">Pulpit Commentary</a></div>Verse 9. - I verily. He gently excuses their unbelief by confessing that he himself had once felt like them, and insinuates the hope that they would change their minds as he had, and proceeds to give them good reason for doing so. Contrary to the Name (<a href="/galatians/1-13.htm">Galatians 1:13</a>; <a href="/1_timothy/1-13.htm">1 Timothy 1:13</a>). Jesus of Nazareth. By so designating the Lord of glory, he avows himself a member of "the sect of the Nazarenes" (see <a href="/acts/2-22.htm">Acts 2:22</a>; <a href="/acts/3-6.htm">Acts 3:6</a>; <a href="/acts/4-10.htm">Acts 4:10</a>; <a href="/acts/10-33.htm">Acts 10:33</a>, etc.). <a href="/commentaries/acts/26-9.htm">Parallel Commentaries ...</a> <a name="lexicon" id="lexicon"></a><div class="vheading">Greek</div>So then, οὖν (oun) Conjunction <a href="/greek/strongs_3767.htm">Strong's 3767: </a> Therefore, then. Apparently a primary word; certainly, or accordingly. I Ἐγὼ (Egō) Personal / Possessive Pronoun - Nominative 1st Person Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_1473.htm">Strong's 1473: </a> I, the first-person pronoun. A primary pronoun of the first person I. [too] ἐμαυτῷ (emautō) Personal / Possessive Pronoun - Dative Masculine 1st Person Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_1683.htm">Strong's 1683: </a> Genitive case compound of emou and autos; of myself so likewise the dative case emautoi em-ow-to', and accusative case emauton em-ow-ton'. was convinced that ἔδοξα (edoxa) Verb - Aorist Indicative Active - 1st Person Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_1380.htm">Strong's 1380: </a> A prolonged form of a primary verb, doko dok'-o of the same meaning; to think; by implication, to seem. I ought δεῖν (dein) Verb - Present Infinitive Active <a href="/greek/strongs_1163.htm">Strong's 1163: </a> Third person singular active present of deo; also deon deh-on'; neuter active participle of the same; both used impersonally; it is Necessary. to do πρᾶξαι (praxai) Verb - Aorist Infinitive Active <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. all [I could] πολλὰ (polla) Adjective - Accusative Neuter Plural <a href="/greek/strongs_4183.htm">Strong's 4183: </a> Much, many; often. to oppose ἐναντία (enantia) Adjective - Accusative Neuter Plural <a href="/greek/strongs_1727.htm">Strong's 1727: </a> Opposite, opposed, contrary; the adversary. From enanti; opposite; figuratively, antagonistic. the τὸ (to) Article - Accusative Neuter 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. name ὄνομα (onoma) Noun - Accusative Neuter Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_3686.htm">Strong's 3686: </a> Name, character, fame, reputation. From a presumed derivative of the base of ginosko; a 'name'. of Jesus Ἰησοῦ (Iēsou) Noun - Genitive Masculine Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_2424.htm">Strong's 2424: </a> Of Hebrew origin; Jesus, the name of our Lord and two other Israelites. of Nazareth. Ναζωραίου (Nazōraiou) Noun - Genitive Masculine Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_3480.htm">Strong's 3480: </a> A Nazarene, an inhabitant of Nazareth. From Nazareth; a Nazoraean, i.e. Inhabitant of Nazareth; by extension, a Christian. <div class="vheading">Links</div><a href="/niv/acts/26-9.htm">Acts 26:9 NIV</a> <a href="/nlt/acts/26-9.htm">Acts 26:9 NLT</a> <a href="/esv/acts/26-9.htm">Acts 26:9 ESV</a> <a href="/nasb/acts/26-9.htm">Acts 26:9 NASB</a> <a href="/kjv/acts/26-9.htm">Acts 26:9 KJV</a> <a href="//bibleapps.com/acts/26-9.htm">Acts 26:9 BibleApps.com</a> <a href="//bibliaparalela.com/acts/26-9.htm">Acts 26:9 Biblia Paralela</a> <a href="//holybible.com.cn/acts/26-9.htm">Acts 26:9 Chinese Bible</a> <a href="//saintebible.com/acts/26-9.htm">Acts 26:9 French Bible</a> <a href="/catholic/acts/26-9.htm">Acts 26:9 Catholic Bible</a> <a href="/acts/26-9.htm">NT Apostles: Acts 26:9 I myself most certainly thought that (Acts of the Apostles Ac) </a></div></div></td></tr></table></div><div id="left"><a href="/acts/26-8.htm" onmouseover='lft.src="/leftgif.png"' onmouseout='lft.src="/left.png"' title="Acts 26:8"><img src="/left.png" name="lft" border="0" alt="Acts 26:8" /></a></div><div id="right"><a href="/acts/26-10.htm" onmouseover='rght.src="/rightgif.png"' onmouseout='rght.src="/right.png"' title="Acts 26:10"><img src="/right.png" name="rght" border="0" alt="Acts 26:10" /></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>