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Then Paul, having stretched out the hand, began his defense: <a href="/kjv/acts/26.htm">King James Bible</a> Then Agrippa said unto Paul, Thou art permitted to speak for thyself. Then Paul stretched forth the hand, and answered for himself: <a href="/nkjv/acts/26.htm">New King James Version</a> Then Agrippa said to Paul, “You are permitted to speak for yourself.” So Paul stretched out his hand and answered for himself: <a href="/nasb_/acts/26.htm">New American Standard Bible</a> Now Agrippa said to Paul, “You are permitted to speak for yourself.” Then Paul extended his hand and proceeded to make his defense: <a href="/nasb/acts/26.htm">NASB 1995</a> Agrippa said to Paul, &#8220You are permitted to speak for yourself.&#8221 Then Paul stretched out his hand and proceeded to make his defense: <a href="/nasb77/acts/26.htm">NASB 1977 </a> And Agrippa said to Paul, “You are permitted to speak for yourself.” Then Paul stretched out his hand and proceeded to make his defense: <a href="/lsb/acts/26.htm">Legacy Standard Bible </a> Now Agrippa said to Paul, “You are permitted to speak for yourself.” Then Paul, stretching out his hand, began to make his defense: <a href="/amp/acts/26.htm">Amplified Bible</a> Then Agrippa said to Paul, “You are [now] permitted to speak on your own behalf.” At that, Paul stretched out his hand [as an orator] and made his defense [as follows]: <a href="/csb/acts/26.htm">Christian Standard Bible</a> Agrippa said to Paul, “You have permission to speak for yourself.” Then Paul stretched out his hand and began his defense: <a href="/hcsb/acts/26.htm">Holman Christian Standard Bible</a> Agrippa said to Paul, &#8220It is permitted for you to speak for yourself.&#8221 Then Paul stretched out his hand and began his defense: &#8220 <a href="/asv/acts/26.htm">American Standard Version</a> And Agrippa said unto Paul, Thou art permitted to speak for thyself. Then Paul stretched forth his hand, and made his defence: <a href="/cev/acts/26.htm">Contemporary English Version</a> Agrippa told Paul, "You may now speak for yourself." Paul stretched out his hand and said: <a href="/erv/acts/26.htm">English Revised Version</a> And Agrippa said unto Paul, Thou art permitted to speak for thyself. Then Paul stretched forth his hand, and made his defence: <a href="/gwt/acts/26.htm">GOD'S WORD® Translation</a> Agrippa said to Paul, "You're free to speak for yourself." Paul acknowledged King Agrippa and then began his defense. <a href="/gnt/acts/26.htm">Good News Translation</a> Agrippa said to Paul, "You have permission to speak on your own behalf." Paul stretched out his hand and defended himself as follows: <a href="/isv/acts/26.htm">International Standard Version</a> Then Agrippa told Paul, "You have permission to speak for yourself." So Paul stretched out his hand and began his defense. <a href="/msb/acts/26.htm">Majority Standard Bible</a> Agrippa said to Paul, ?You have permission to speak for yourself.? Then Paul stretched out his hand and began his defense: <a href="/net/acts/26.htm">NET Bible</a> So Agrippa said to Paul, "You have permission to speak for yourself." Then Paul held out his hand and began his defense: <a href="/nheb/acts/26.htm">New Heart English Bible</a> Agrippa said to Paul, "You may speak for yourself." Then Paul stretched out his hand, and made his defense. <a href="/wbt/acts/26.htm">Webster's Bible Translation</a> Then Agrippa said to Paul, Thou art permitted to speak for thyself. Then Paul stretched forth the hand, and answered for himself: <a href="/wey/acts/26.htm">Weymouth New Testament</a> Then Agrippa said to Paul, "You have permission to speak about yourself." So Paul, with outstretched arm, proceeded to make his defence. <a href="/web/acts/26.htm">World English Bible</a> Agrippa said to Paul, “You may speak for yourself.” Then Paul stretched out his hand, and made his defense. <div class="vheading2">Literal Translations</div><a href="/lsv/acts/26.htm">Literal Standard Version</a> And Agrippa said to Paul, “It is permitted to you to speak for yourself”; then Paul having stretched forth the hand, was making a defense: <a href="/blb/acts/26.htm">Berean Literal Bible</a> And Agrippa was saying to Paul, "It is permitted you to speak for yourself." Then Paul, having stretched out the hand, began his defense: <a href="/ylt/acts/26.htm">Young's Literal Translation</a> And Agrippa said unto Paul, 'It is permitted to thee to speak for thyself;' then Paul having stretched forth the hand, was making a defence: <a href="/slt/acts/26.htm">Smith's Literal Translation</a> And Agrippa said to Paul, It is permitted thee to speak for thyself. Then Paul defended himself, having stretched out the hand:<div class="vheading2">Catholic Translations</div><a href="/drb/acts/26.htm">Douay-Rheims Bible</a> THEN Agrippa said to Paul: Thou art permitted to speak for thyself. Then Paul stretching forth his hand, began to make his answer. <a href="/cpdv/acts/26.htm">Catholic Public Domain Version</a> Yet truly, Agrippa said to Paul, “It is permitted for you to speak for yourself.” Then Paul, extending his hand, began to offer his defense. <a href="/nabre/acts/26.htm">New American Bible</a> Then Agrippa said to Paul, “You may now speak on your own behalf.” So Paul stretched out his hand and began his defense. <a href="/nrsvce/acts/26.htm">New Revised Standard Version</a> Agrippa said to Paul, “You have permission to speak for yourself.” Then Paul stretched out his hand and began to defend himself:<div class="vheading2">Translations from Aramaic</div><a href="/lamsa/acts/26.htm">Lamsa Bible</a> THEN A-grip’pa said to Paul, You have permission to speak in your own behalf. Then Paul stretched forth his hand, and answered, saying, <a href="/aramaic-plain-english/acts/26.htm">Aramaic Bible in Plain English</a> And Agrippa said to Paulus, “You are permitted to speak for yourself.” And Paulus stretched out his hand and offered a defense and said:<div class="vheading2">NT Translations</div><a href="/anderson/acts/26.htm">Anderson New Testament</a> Then Agrippa said to Paul: You are permitted to speak for yourself. Then Paul stretched forth his hand, and answered for himself.<CM> <a href="/godbey/acts/26.htm">Godbey New Testament</a> And Agrippa said to Paul, It is permitted to thee to speak for thyself. Then Paul reaching forth his hand, proceeded with his defence: <a href="/haweis/acts/26.htm">Haweis New Testament</a> THEN Agrippa said unto Paul, Thou art permitted to speak for thyself. Then Paul stretching out his hand, began his defence: <a href="/mace/acts/26.htm">Mace New Testament</a> Then Agrippa said to Paul, you are at liberty to make your defence, upon which Paul disengaging his hand from his cloak, thus made his plea. <a href="/wey/acts/26.htm">Weymouth New Testament</a> Then Agrippa said to Paul, "You have permission to speak about yourself." So Paul, with outstretched arm, proceeded to make his defence. <a href="/worrell/acts/26.htm">Worrell New Testament</a> And Agrippa said to Paul, "You are permitted to speak in your own behalf." Then Paul, stretching forth his hand, was making his defense: <a href="/worsley/acts/26.htm">Worsley New Testament</a> Then Agrippa said unto Paul, Thou art permitted to speak for thyself. Then Paul stretching forth his hand, thus made his defence, <a href="/parallel/acts/26-1.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=8533" 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> 1<a href="/greek/1161.htm" title="1161: de (Conj) -- A primary particle; but, and, etc."></a> <a href="/greek/67.htm" title="67: Agrippas (N-NMS) -- Agrippa, i.e. Herod Agrippa II. Apparently from agrios and hippos; wild-horse tamer; Agrippas, one of the Herods.">Agrippa</a> <a href="/greek/5346.htm" title="5346: ephē (V-IIA-3S) -- To say, declare. Properly, the same as the base of phos and phaino; to show or make known one's thoughts, i.e. Speak or say.">said</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/3588.htm" title="3588: ton (Art-AMS) -- The, the definite article. Including the feminine he, and the neuter to in all their inflections; the definite article; the."></a> <a href="/greek/3972.htm" title="3972: Paulon (N-AMS) -- Paul, Paulus. Of Latin origin; Paulus, the name of a Roman and of an apostle.">Paul,</a> <a href="/greek/4771.htm" title="4771: soi (PPro-D2S) -- You. The person pronoun of the second person singular; thou.">“You</a> <a href="/greek/2010.htm" title="2010: Epitrepetai (V-PIM/P-3S) -- To turn to, commit, entrust; I allow, yield, permit. From epi and the base of trope; to turn over, i.e. Allow.">have permission</a> <a href="/greek/3004.htm" title="3004: legein (V-PNA) -- (a) I say, speak; I mean, mention, tell, (b) I call, name, especially in the pass., (c) I tell, command. ">to speak</a> <a href="/greek/5228.htm" title="5228: hyper (Prep) -- Gen: in behalf of; acc: above. ">for</a> <a href="/greek/4572.htm" title="4572: seautou (PPro-GM2S) -- Of yourself. ">yourself.”</a> <a href="/greek/5119.htm" title="5119: Tote (Adv) -- Then, at that time. From ho and hote; the when, i.e. At the time that.">Then</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."></a> <a href="/greek/3972.htm" title="3972: Paulos (N-NMS) -- Paul, Paulus. Of Latin origin; Paulus, the name of a Roman and of an apostle.">Paul</a> <a href="/greek/1614.htm" title="1614: ekteinas (V-APA-NMS) -- To stretch out (forth), cast forth (as of an anchor), lay hands on. From ek and teino; to extend.">stretched out</a> <a href="/greek/3588.htm" title="3588: tēn (Art-AFS) -- The, the definite article. Including the feminine he, and the neuter to in all their inflections; the definite article; the.">his</a> <a href="/greek/5495.htm" title="5495: cheira (N-AFS) -- A hand. ">hand</a> <a href="/greek/626.htm" title="626: apelogeito (V-IIM/P-3S) -- To give a defense, defend myself (especially in a law court): it can take an object of what is said in defense. ">and began his defense:</a> 2“King Agrippa, I consider myself fortunate to stand before you today to defend myself against all the accusations of the Jews,…<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/9-15.htm">Acts 9:15</a> “Go!” said the Lord. “This man is My chosen instrument to carry My name before the Gentiles and their kings, and before the people of Israel. <a href="/acts/22-1.htm">Acts 22:1</a> “Brothers and fathers, listen now to my defense before you.” <a href="/acts/24-10.htm">Acts 24:10</a> When the governor motioned for Paul to speak, he began his response: “Knowing that you have been a judge over this nation for many years, I gladly make my defense. <a href="/acts/25-23.htm">Acts 25:23</a> The next day Agrippa and Bernice came with great pomp and entered the auditorium, along with the commanders and leading men of the city. And Festus ordered that Paul be brought in. <a href="/acts/23-1.htm">Acts 23:1</a> Paul looked directly at the Sanhedrin and said, “Brothers, I have conducted myself before God in all good conscience to this day.” <a href="/acts/21-40.htm">Acts 21:40</a> Having received permission, Paul stood on the steps and motioned to the crowd. A great hush came over the crowd, and he addressed them in Hebrew: <a href="/acts/13-16.htm">Acts 13:16</a> Paul stood up, motioned with his hand, and began to speak: “Men of Israel and you Gentiles who fear God, listen to me! <a href="/acts/18-14.htm">Acts 18:14</a> But just as Paul was about to speak, Gallio told the Jews, “If this matter involved a wrongdoing or vicious crime, O Jews, it would be reasonable for me to hear your complaint. <a href="/acts/24-1.htm">Acts 24:1-2</a> Five days later the high priest Ananias came down with some elders and a lawyer named Tertullus, who presented to the governor their case against Paul. / When Paul had been called in, Tertullus opened the prosecution: “Because of you, we have enjoyed a lasting peace, and your foresight has brought improvements to this nation. <a href="/acts/25-7.htm">Acts 25:7-8</a> When Paul arrived, the Jews who had come down from Jerusalem stood around him, bringing many serious charges that they could not prove. / Then Paul made his defense: “I have committed no offense against the law of the Jews or against the temple or against Caesar.” <a href="/acts/6-15.htm">Acts 6:15</a> All who were sitting in the Sanhedrin looked intently at Stephen, and they saw that his face was like the face of an angel. <a href="/acts/7-2.htm">Acts 7:2</a> And Stephen declared: “Brothers and fathers, listen to me! The God of glory appeared to our father Abraham while he was still in Mesopotamia, before he lived in Haran, <a href="/acts/17-22.htm">Acts 17:22</a> Then Paul stood up in the meeting of the Areopagus and said, “Men of Athens, I see that in every way you are very religious. <a href="/acts/19-33.htm">Acts 19:33</a> The Jews in the crowd pushed Alexander forward to explain himself, and he motioned for silence so he could make his defense to the people. <a href="/acts/25-10.htm">Acts 25:10</a> Paul replied, “I am standing before the judgment seat of Caesar, where I ought to be tried. I have done nothing wrong to the Jews, as you yourself know very well.</div> <a name="tsk" id="tsk"><div class="vheading">Treasury of Scripture</div>Then Agrippa said to Paul, You are permitted to speak for yourself. Then Paul stretched forth the hand, and answered for himself:Thou.<a href="/acts/25-16.htm">Acts 25:16</a> To whom I answered, It is not the manner of the Romans to deliver any man to die, before that he which is accused have the accusers face to face, and have licence to answer for himself concerning the crime laid against him.<a href="/proverbs/18-13.htm">Proverbs 18:13,17</a> He that answereth a matter before he heareth it, it is folly and shame unto him… <a href="/john/7-51.htm">John 7:51</a> Doth our law judge any man, before it hear him, and know what he doeth?stretched.<a href="/proverbs/1-24.htm">Proverbs 1:24</a> Because I have called, and ye refused; I have stretched out my hand, and no man regarded;<a href="/ezekiel/16-27.htm">Ezekiel 16:27</a> Behold, therefore I have stretched out my hand over thee, and have diminished thine ordinary food, and delivered thee unto the will of them that hate thee, the daughters of the Philistines, which are ashamed of thy lewd way.<a href="/romans/10-21.htm">Romans 10:21</a> But to Israel he saith, All day long I have stretched forth my hands unto a disobedient and gainsaying people.answered.<a href="/acts/26-2.htm">Acts 26:2</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:See on<a href="/acts/22-1.htm">Acts 22:1</a> Men, brethren, and fathers, hear ye my defence which I make now unto you.<div class="vheading">Jump to Previous</div><a href="/acts/25-26.htm">Agrippa</a> <a href="/acts/23-19.htm">Arm</a> <a href="/acts/25-25.htm">Cause</a> <a href="/acts/25-8.htm">Defence</a> <a href="/acts/25-16.htm">Defense</a> <a href="/acts/25-26.htm">Forth</a> <a href="/acts/25-16.htm">Hand</a> <a href="/acts/25-27.htm">Making</a> <a href="/acts/24-10.htm">Motioned</a> <a href="/daniel/12-3.htm">Outstretched</a> <a href="/acts/25-23.htm">Paul</a> <a href="/acts/21-40.htm">Permission</a> <a href="/acts/21-37.htm">Permitted</a> <a href="/acts/21-33.htm">Proceeded</a> <a href="/acts/25-18.htm">Speak</a> <a href="/acts/22-25.htm">Stretched</a> <a href="/acts/22-25.htm">Stretching</a> <a href="/acts/24-8.htm">Thyself</a><div class="vheading2">Jump to Next</div><a href="/acts/26-2.htm">Agrippa</a> <a href="/1_peter/4-1.htm">Arm</a> <a href="/acts/26-21.htm">Cause</a> <a href="/acts/26-24.htm">Defence</a> <a href="/acts/26-2.htm">Defense</a> <a href="/acts/26-25.htm">Forth</a> <a href="/acts/27-27.htm">Hand</a> <a href="/acts/26-24.htm">Making</a> <a href="/john/13-24.htm">Motioned</a> <a href="/romans/8-19.htm">Outstretched</a> <a href="/acts/26-24.htm">Paul</a> <a href="/acts/27-3.htm">Permission</a> <a href="/1_corinthians/14-34.htm">Permitted</a> <a href="/acts/26-20.htm">Proceeded</a> <a href="/acts/26-25.htm">Speak</a> <a href="/romans/10-21.htm">Stretched</a> <a href="/philippians/3-13.htm">Stretching</a> <a href="/acts/26-24.htm">Thyself</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'; 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His presence highlights the political and religious tensions of the time. Agrippa's lineage connects him to Herod the Great, who sought to kill Jesus as a child, and Herod Antipas, who played a role in the trial of Jesus. This connection underscores the ongoing conflict between the early Christian movement and the ruling authorities.“You have permission to speak for yourself.” This phrase indicates a formal setting, likely a Roman judicial proceeding, where Paul is given the opportunity to present his case. The Roman legal system allowed the accused to defend themselves, reflecting the procedural fairness of Roman law. This moment is significant as it provides Paul a platform to share his testimony and the gospel message with both Jewish and Gentile audiences, fulfilling his mission as an apostle to the Gentiles.Then Paul stretched out his hand The gesture of stretching out one's hand was a common rhetorical practice in ancient oratory, used to capture attention and signal the beginning of a formal speech. This act demonstrates Paul's education and familiarity with Greco-Roman rhetorical techniques, which he uses to effectively communicate his message. It also symbolizes his readiness and confidence in presenting his defense and the gospel.and began his defense: Paul's defense is not merely a legal argument but a testimony of his conversion and mission. This defense serves as a fulfillment of Jesus' prophecy that Paul would testify before kings (<a href="/acts/9-15.htm">Acts 9:15</a>). It also parallels the trials of Jesus, who stood before rulers and authorities, highlighting Paul's role as a type of Christ in suffering and witness. Through his defense, Paul seeks to persuade his audience of the truth of the resurrection and the fulfillment of the Scriptures in Jesus Christ.<div class="vheading2">Persons / Places / Events</div>1. <a href="/topical/a/agrippa.htm">Agrippa</a> King Herod Agrippa II, the ruler of the region, who was well-versed in Jewish customs and controversies. He was the great-grandson of Herod the Great. 2. <a href="/topical/p/paul.htm">Paul</a> The Apostle Paul, formerly known as Saul of Tarsus, who was a Pharisee and a zealous persecutor of Christians before his conversion. He is now defending his faith and mission before Agrippa. 3. <a href="/topical/d/defense.htm">Defense</a> This event is part of Paul's legal defense against accusations made by Jewish leaders. It is a significant moment where Paul shares his testimony and the gospel message. 4. <a href="/topical/c/caesarea.htm">Caesarea</a> The location where this hearing takes place. It was a major Roman city and the administrative center of the province of Judea. 5. <a href="/topical/r/roman_legal_system.htm">Roman Legal System</a> The context of this event is a legal proceeding under Roman law, highlighting the intersection of Roman authority and Jewish religious issues.<div class="vheading2">Teaching Points</div><a href="/topical/c/courage_in_witnessing.htm">Courage in Witnessing</a> Paul demonstrates courage in sharing his faith, even in the face of powerful authorities. Believers are encouraged to be bold in their witness for Christ. <a href="/topical/p/preparedness_to_defend_the_faith.htm">Preparedness to Defend the Faith</a> Like Paul, Christians should be prepared to articulate their faith and the reasons for their hope in Christ, as instructed in <a href="/1_peter/3-15.htm">1 Peter 3:15</a>. <a href="/topical/r/respectful_engagement.htm">Respectful Engagement</a> Paul shows respect to Agrippa by acknowledging his authority and knowledge. Believers should engage others respectfully, even when they disagree. <a href="/topical/g/god's_sovereignty_in_trials.htm">God's Sovereignty in Trials</a> Paul's situation reminds us that God can use difficult circumstances for His purposes, including the spread of the gospel. <a href="/topical/t/the_power_of_personal_testimony.htm">The Power of Personal Testimony</a> Paul's defense includes his personal testimony, illustrating the power of sharing one's personal encounter with Christ as a tool for evangelism.<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/why_do_acts_and_paul's_letters_differ.htm">Why does the Book of Acts contradict Paul's letters in describing his conversion?</a> <a href="/q/who_was_herod_agrippa_ii.htm">Who was Herod Agrippa II?</a> <a href="/q/could_rome_hold_paul_years_without_proof.htm">Acts 24:13 states the accusers could not prove any crime; how plausible is it that the Roman legal system would hold Paul for years without solid evidence? </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>XXVI.(1) Then Paul stretched forth the hand.--The characteristic attitude reminds us of <a href="/acts/21-40.htm" title="And when he had given him license, Paul stood on the stairs, and beckoned with the hand to the people. And when there was made a great silence, he spoke to them in the Hebrew tongue, saying,">Acts 21:40</a>. Here it acquires a fresh pictorial vividness from the fact that St. Paul now stood before the court as a prisoner, with one arm, probably the left, chained to the soldier who kept guard over him. (Comp. <a href="/acts/26-29.htm" title="And Paul said, I would to God, that not only you, but also all that hear me this day, were both almost, and altogether such as I am, except these bonds.">Acts 26:29</a>.)<div class="vheading2"><a href="/commentaries/pulpit/acts/26.htm">Pulpit Commentary</a></div>Verse 1. - And for then, A.V.; his for the, A.V.; made his defense for answered for himself, A.V. Agrippa said. It was by the courtesy of Festus that Agrippa thus took the chief place. It was, perhaps, with the like courtesy that Agrippa said, impersonally, Thou art permitted, without specifying whether by himself or by Festus. Stretched forth his hand. The action of an orator, rendered in this case still more impressive by the chains which hung upon his arms. Luke here relates what he saw. Made his defense (ἀπελογεῖτο); <a href="/acts/25-8.htm">Acts 25:8</a>; <a href="/acts/24-10.htm">Acts 24:10</a>, note. <a href="/commentaries/acts/26-1.htm">Parallel Commentaries ...</a> <a name="lexicon" id="lexicon"></a><div class="vheading">Greek</div>Agrippa Ἀγρίππας (Agrippas) Noun - Nominative Masculine Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_67.htm">Strong's 67: </a> Agrippa, i.e. Herod Agrippa II. Apparently from agrios and hippos; wild-horse tamer; Agrippas, one of the Herods. said ἔφη (ephē) Verb - Imperfect Indicative Active - 3rd Person Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_5346.htm">Strong's 5346: </a> To say, declare. Properly, the same as the base of phos and phaino; to show or make known one's thoughts, i.e. Speak or say. 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. Paul, Παῦλον (Paulon) Noun - Accusative Masculine Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_3972.htm">Strong's 3972: </a> Paul, Paulus. Of Latin origin; Paulus, the name of a Roman and of an apostle. “You σοι (soi) Personal / Possessive Pronoun - Dative 2nd Person Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_4771.htm">Strong's 4771: </a> You. The person pronoun of the second person singular; thou. have permission Ἐπιτρέπεταί (Epitrepetai) Verb - Present Indicative Middle or Passive - 3rd Person Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_2010.htm">Strong's 2010: </a> To turn to, commit, entrust; I allow, yield, permit. From epi and the base of trope; to turn over, i.e. Allow. to speak λέγειν (legein) Verb - Present Infinitive Active <a href="/greek/strongs_3004.htm">Strong's 3004: </a> (a) I say, speak; I mean, mention, tell, (b) I call, name, especially in the pass., (c) I tell, command. for ὑπὲρ (hyper) Preposition <a href="/greek/strongs_5228.htm">Strong's 5228: </a> Gen: in behalf of; acc: above. yourself.” σεαυτοῦ (seautou) Personal / Possessive Pronoun - Genitive Masculine 2nd Person Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_4572.htm">Strong's 4572: </a> Of yourself. Then Τότε (Tote) Adverb <a href="/greek/strongs_5119.htm">Strong's 5119: </a> Then, at that time. From ho and hote; the when, i.e. At the time that. Paul Παῦλος (Paulos) Noun - Nominative Masculine Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_3972.htm">Strong's 3972: </a> Paul, Paulus. Of Latin origin; Paulus, the name of a Roman and of an apostle. stretched out ἐκτείνας (ekteinas) Verb - Aorist Participle Active - Nominative Masculine Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_1614.htm">Strong's 1614: </a> To stretch out (forth), cast forth (as of an anchor), lay hands on. From ek and teino; to extend. [his] τὴν (tēn) Article - Accusative Feminine 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. hand χεῖρα (cheira) Noun - Accusative Feminine Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_5495.htm">Strong's 5495: </a> A hand. [and] began his defense: ἀπελογεῖτο (apelogeito) Verb - Imperfect Indicative Middle or Passive - 3rd Person Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_626.htm">Strong's 626: </a> To give a defense, defend myself (especially in a law court): it can take an object of what is said in defense. <div class="vheading">Links</div><a href="/niv/acts/26-1.htm">Acts 26:1 NIV</a> <a href="/nlt/acts/26-1.htm">Acts 26:1 NLT</a> <a href="/esv/acts/26-1.htm">Acts 26:1 ESV</a> <a href="/nasb/acts/26-1.htm">Acts 26:1 NASB</a> <a href="/kjv/acts/26-1.htm">Acts 26:1 KJV</a> <a href="//bibleapps.com/acts/26-1.htm">Acts 26:1 BibleApps.com</a> <a href="//bibliaparalela.com/acts/26-1.htm">Acts 26:1 Biblia Paralela</a> <a href="//holybible.com.cn/acts/26-1.htm">Acts 26:1 Chinese Bible</a> <a href="//saintebible.com/acts/26-1.htm">Acts 26:1 French Bible</a> <a href="/catholic/acts/26-1.htm">Acts 26:1 Catholic Bible</a> <a href="/acts/26-1.htm">NT Apostles: Acts 26:1 Agrippa said to Paul You may speak (Acts of the Apostles Ac) </a></div></div></td></tr></table></div><div id="left"><a href="/acts/25-27.htm" onmouseover='lft.src="/leftgif.png"' onmouseout='lft.src="/left.png"' title="Acts 25:27"><img src="/left.png" name="lft" border="0" alt="Acts 25:27" /></a></div><div id="right"><a href="/acts/26-2.htm" onmouseover='rght.src="/rightgif.png"' onmouseout='rght.src="/right.png"' title="Acts 26:2"><img src="/right.png" name="rght" border="0" alt="Acts 26:2" /></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>