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Acts 26:30 Then the king and the governor rose, along with Bernice and those seated with them.
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href="/bsb/acts/26.htm" class="clickchap" style="color:#001320" title="Click any translation name for full chapter"> (Click for Chapter)</a></div><div id="par"><span class="versiontext"><a href="/niv/acts/26.htm">New International Version</a></span><br />The king rose, and with him the governor and Bernice and those sitting with them.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nlt/acts/26.htm">New Living Translation</a></span><br />Then the king, the governor, Bernice, and all the others stood and left.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/esv/acts/26.htm">English Standard Version</a></span><br />Then the king rose, and the governor and Bernice and those who were sitting with them.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/bsb/acts/26.htm">Berean Standard Bible</a></span><br />Then the king and the governor rose, along with Bernice and those seated with them.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/blb/acts/26.htm">Berean Literal Bible</a></span><br />Then the king and the governor rose up, and Bernice and those sitting with them,<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/kjv/acts/26.htm">King James Bible</a></span><br />And when he had thus spoken, the king rose up, and the governor, and Bernice, and they that sat with them:<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nkjv/acts/26.htm">New King James Version</a></span><br />When he had said these things, the king stood up, as well as the governor and Bernice and those who sat with them;<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nasb_/acts/26.htm">New American Standard Bible</a></span><br />The king stood up and the governor and Bernice, and those who were sitting with them,<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nasb/acts/26.htm">NASB 1995</a></span><br />The king stood up and the governor and Bernice, and those who were sitting with them,<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nasb77/acts/26.htm">NASB 1977 </a></span><br />And the king arose and the governor and Bernice, and those who were sitting with them,<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/lsb/acts/26.htm">Legacy Standard Bible </a></span><br />And the king stood up and the governor and Bernice, and those who were sitting with them,<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/amp/acts/26.htm">Amplified Bible</a></span><br />Then the king stood up, and [with him] the governor and Bernice, and those who were sitting with them;<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/csb/acts/26.htm">Christian Standard Bible</a></span><br />The king, the governor, Bernice, and those sitting with them got up,<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/hcsb/acts/26.htm">Holman Christian Standard Bible</a></span><br />So the king, the governor, Bernice, and those sitting with them got up, <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/asv/acts/26.htm">American Standard Version</a></span><br />And the king rose up, and the governor, and Bernice, and they that sat with them:<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/cev/acts/26.htm">Contemporary English Version</a></span><br />Then King Agrippa, Governor Festus, Bernice, and everyone who was with them got up. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/erv/acts/26.htm">English Revised Version</a></span><br />And the king rose up, and the governor, and Bernice, and they that sat with them:<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/gwt/acts/26.htm">GOD'S WORD® Translation</a></span><br />The king, the governor, Bernice, and the people who were sitting with them got up.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/gnt/acts/26.htm">Good News Translation</a></span><br />Then the king, the governor, Bernice, and all the others got up, <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/isv/acts/26.htm">International Standard Version</a></span><br />Then the king, the governor, Bernice, and those who were sitting with him got up. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/msb/acts/26.htm">Majority Standard Bible</a></span><br />When he had spoken these things, the king and the governor rose, along with Bernice and those seated with them.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/net/acts/26.htm">NET Bible</a></span><br />So the king got up, and with him the governor and Bernice and those sitting with them,<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nheb/acts/26.htm">New Heart English Bible</a></span><br />The king rose up with the governor, and Bernice, and those who sat with them.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/wbt/acts/26.htm">Webster's Bible Translation</a></span><br />And when he had thus spoken, the king rose, and the governor, and Bernice, and they that sat with them:<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/wey/acts/26.htm">Weymouth New Testament</a></span><br />So the King rose, and the Governor, and Bernice, and those who were sitting with them;<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/web/acts/26.htm">World English Bible</a></span><br />The king rose up with the governor and Bernice, and those who sat with them. <div class="vheading2"><b>Literal Translations</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/lsv/acts/26.htm">Literal Standard Version</a></span><br />And he having spoken these things, the king rose up, and the governor, Bernice also, and those sitting with them,<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/blb/acts/26.htm">Berean Literal Bible</a></span><br />Then the king and the governor rose up, and Bernice and those sitting with them,<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/ylt/acts/26.htm">Young's Literal Translation</a></span><br /> And, he having spoken these things, the king rose up, and the governor, Bernice also, and those sitting with them,<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/slt/acts/26.htm">Smith's Literal Translation</a></span><br />And he having said these, the king arose, and the leader, and Bernice, and they sitting with them:<div class="vheading2"><b>Catholic Translations</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/drb/acts/26.htm">Douay-Rheims Bible</a></span><br />And the king rose up, and the governor, and Bernice, and they that sat with them. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/cpdv/acts/26.htm">Catholic Public Domain Version</a></span><br />And the king rose up, and the governor, and Bernice, and those who were sitting with them.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nabre/acts/26.htm">New American Bible</a></span><br />Then the king rose, and with him the governor and Bernice and the others who sat with them.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nrsvce/acts/26.htm">New Revised Standard Version</a></span><br />Then the king got up, and with him the governor and Bernice and those who had been seated with them;<div class="vheading2"><b>Translations from Aramaic</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/lamsa/acts/26.htm">Lamsa Bible</a></span><br />Then the king arose, and the governor, and Ber-ni’ce and they that sat with them:<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/aramaic-plain-english/acts/26.htm">Aramaic Bible in Plain English</a></span><br />“And The King stood for him, and the Governor and Berniqa and those who were sitting with them.”<div class="vheading2"><b>NT Translations</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/anderson/acts/26.htm">Anderson New Testament</a></span><br />And the king arose, and the governor, and Bernice, and those who sat with them.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/godbey/acts/26.htm">Godbey New Testament</a></span><br />And the king, and the governor, and Bernice, and those sitting with them, arose up:<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/haweis/acts/26.htm">Haweis New Testament</a></span><br />So when he had thus spoken, the king arose, and the governor, and Bernice, and they who sat with him,<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/mace/acts/26.htm">Mace New Testament</a></span><br />When he had said this, the king, the governour, Bernice, and all that were seated near them, rose up: and being retired,<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/wey/acts/26.htm">Weymouth New Testament</a></span><br />So the King rose, and the Governor, and Bernice, and those who were sitting with them;<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/worrell/acts/26.htm">Worrell New Testament</a></span><br />And the king rose up, and the governor, and Bernice, and those who sat with them;<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/worsley/acts/26.htm">Worsley New Testament</a></span><br />And when he had said this, the king rose up, and the governor, and Bernice, and those that sat with them.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/parallel/acts/26-30.htm">Additional Translations ...</a></span></div></div></div><div id="centbox"><div class="padcent"><a name="audio" id="audio"></a><div class="vheadingv"><b>Audio Bible</b></div><iframe width="100%" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/in5WTRQ9BSQ?start=8836" title="YouTube video player" frameborder="0" allow="accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share" allowfullscreen></iframe><span class="p"><br /><br /><br /></span><div class="vheadingv"><b>Context</b></div><span class="hdg"><a href="/bsb/acts/26.htm">Festus Interrupts Paul's Defense</a></span><br>…<span class="reftext">29</span>“Short time or long,” Paul replied, “I wish to God that not only you but all who hear me this day may become what I am, except for these chains.” <span class="reftext">30</span><span class="highl"><a href="/greek/5037.htm" title="5037: te (Conj) -- And, both. A primary particle of connection or addition; both or also.">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.">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/2532.htm" title="2532: kai (Conj) -- And, even, also, namely. ">and</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/2232.htm" title="2232: hēgemōn (N-NMS) -- From hegeomai; a leader, i.e. Chief person of a province.">governor</a> <a href="/greek/450.htm" title="450: Anestē (V-AIA-3S) -- To raise up, set up; I rise from among (the) dead; I arise, appear. From ana and histemi; to stand up.">rose,</a> <a href="/greek/5037.htm" title="5037: te (Conj) -- And, both. A primary particle of connection or addition; both or also.">along with</a> <a href="/greek/3588.htm" title="3588: hē (Art-NFS) -- The, the definite article. Including the feminine he, and the neuter to in all their inflections; the definite article; the."></a> <a href="/greek/959.htm" title="959: Bernikē (N-NFS) -- From a provincial form of phero and nike; victorious; Bernice, a member of the Herodian family.">Bernice</a> <a href="/greek/2532.htm" title="2532: kai (Conj) -- And, even, also, namely. ">and</a> <a href="/greek/3588.htm" title="3588: hoi (Art-NMP) -- The, the definite article. Including the feminine he, and the neuter to in all their inflections; the definite article; the.">those</a> <a href="/greek/4775.htm" title="4775: synkathēmenoi (V-PPM/P-NMP) -- To sit with. From sun and kathemai; to seat oneself in company with.">seated with</a> <a href="/greek/846.htm" title="846: autois (PPro-DM3P) -- He, she, it, they, them, same. From the particle au; the reflexive pronoun self, used of the third person, and of the other persons.">them.</a> </span> <span class="reftext">31</span>On their way out, they said to one another, “This man has done nothing worthy of death or imprisonment.”…<div class="cred"><a href="//berean.bible">Berean Standard Bible</a> · <a href="//berean.bible/downloads.htm">Download</a></div><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a name="crossref" id="crossref"></a><div class="vheading">Cross References</div><div id="crf"><span class="crossverse"><a href="/acts/25-23.htm">Acts 25:23</a></span><br />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.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/acts/24-27.htm">Acts 24:27</a></span><br />After two years had passed, Felix was succeeded by Porcius Festus. And wishing to do the Jews a favor, Felix left Paul in prison.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/acts/23-35.htm">Acts 23:35</a></span><br />he said, “I will hear your case when your accusers arrive.” Then he ordered that Paul be kept under guard in Herod’s Praetorium.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/acts/25-12.htm">Acts 25:12</a></span><br />Then Festus conferred with his council and replied, “You have appealed to Caesar. To Caesar you will go!”<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/acts/9-15.htm">Acts 9:15</a></span><br />“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.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/acts/22-30.htm">Acts 22:30</a></span><br />The next day the commander, wanting to learn the real reason Paul was accused by the Jews, released him and ordered the chief priests and the whole Sanhedrin to assemble. Then he brought Paul down and had him stand before them.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/acts/25-22.htm">Acts 25:22</a></span><br />Then Agrippa said to Festus, “I would like to hear this man myself.” “Tomorrow you will hear him,” Festus declared.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/acts/24-24.htm">Acts 24:24</a></span><br />After several days, Felix returned with his wife Drusilla, who was a Jewess. He sent for Paul and listened to him speak about faith in Christ Jesus.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/acts/23-11.htm">Acts 23:11</a></span><br />The following night the Lord stood near Paul and said, “Take courage! As you have testified about Me in Jerusalem, so also you must testify in Rome.”<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/acts/25-9.htm">Acts 25:9</a></span><br />But Festus, wishing to do the Jews a favor, said to Paul, “Are you willing to go up to Jerusalem to stand trial before me on these charges?”<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/acts/9-13.htm">Acts 9:13-16</a></span><br />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.” / “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. ...<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/acts/13-7.htm">Acts 13:7</a></span><br />an attendant of the proconsul, Sergius Paulus. The proconsul, a man of intelligence, summoned Barnabas and Saul because he wanted to hear the word of God.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/acts/18-12.htm">Acts 18:12</a></span><br />While Gallio was proconsul of Achaia, the Jews coordinated an attack on Paul and brought him before the judgment seat.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/acts/19-30.htm">Acts 19:30-31</a></span><br />Paul wanted to go before the assembly, but the disciples would not allow him. / Even some of Paul’s friends who were officials of the province of Asia sent word to him, begging him not to venture into the theatre.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/acts/21-11.htm">Acts 21:11</a></span><br />Coming over to us, he took Paul’s belt, bound his own feet and hands, and said, “The Holy Spirit says: ‘In this way the Jews of Jerusalem will bind the owner of this belt and hand him over to the Gentiles.’”</div><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a name="tsk" id="tsk"><div class="vheading">Treasury of Scripture</div><p class="tsk2">And when he had thus spoken, the king rose up, and the governor, and Bernice, and they that sat with them:</p><p class="hdg">the king.</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/acts/18-15.htm">Acts 18:15</a></b></br> But if it be a question of words and names, and <i>of</i> your law, look ye <i>to it</i>; for I will be no judge of such <i>matters</i>.</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/acts/28-22.htm">Acts 28:22</a></b></br> But we desire to hear of thee what thou thinkest: for as concerning this sect, we know that every where it is spoken against.</p><div class="vheading">Jump to Previous</div><a href="/acts/25-23.htm">Bernice</a> <a href="/acts/25-23.htm">Berni'ce</a> <a href="/acts/25-1.htm">Governor</a> <a href="/acts/18-12.htm">Rose</a> <a href="/acts/23-33.htm">Ruler</a> <a href="/acts/25-17.htm">Sat</a> <a href="/acts/16-13.htm">Seated</a> <a href="/acts/25-6.htm">Sitting</a> <a href="/acts/26-22.htm">Stood</a><div class="vheading2">Jump to Next</div><a href="/acts/25-13.htm">Bernice</a> <a href="/acts/25-13.htm">Berni'ce</a> <a href="/acts/28-7.htm">Governor</a> <a href="/romans/7-4.htm">Rose</a> <a href="/romans/13-1.htm">Ruler</a> <a href="/1_corinthians/10-7.htm">Sat</a> <a href="/1_corinthians/14-30.htm">Seated</a> <a href="/1_corinthians/8-10.htm">Sitting</a> <a href="/acts/27-21.htm">Stood</a><div class="vheading2">Acts 26</div><span class="reftext">1. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/acts/26-1.htm">Paul, in the presence of Agrippa, declares his life from his childhood;</a></span><br><span class="reftext">12. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/acts/26-12.htm">and how miraculously he was converted, and called to his apostleship.</a></span><br><span class="reftext">24. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/acts/26-24.htm">Festus charges him with being insane, whereunto he answers modestly.</a></span><br><span class="reftext">28. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/acts/26-28.htm">Agrippa is almost persuaded to be a Christian.</a></span><br><span class="reftext">31. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/acts/26-31.htm">The whole company pronounces him innocent.</a></span><br></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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King Agrippa II was the last of the Herodian dynasty, a line of rulers with a complex relationship with the Jewish people and the Roman Empire. His presence signifies the importance of Paul's trial, as Agrippa was considered an expert in Jewish customs and controversies. Governor Festus, who succeeded Felix, represents Roman authority and legal proceedings. Their rising indicates the conclusion of the hearing, a formal gesture showing respect and the end of the judicial process. This moment highlights the intersection of Jewish and Roman worlds, a recurring theme in Acts.<p><b>along with Bernice</b><br>Bernice was the sister of King Agrippa II and had a controversial reputation due to her close relationship with her brother, which some historical sources suggest was scandalous. Her presence at the trial underscores the political and social complexities of the Herodian family. Bernice's involvement in the proceedings reflects the influence and power women could wield in the political sphere of the time, despite the patriarchal society. Her role in this narrative also emphasizes the public nature of Paul's defense and the diverse audience it attracted.<p><b>and those seated with them</b><br>This phrase indicates the presence of other officials and dignitaries, likely including military leaders, advisors, and members of the local elite. Their attendance at the trial underscores the significance of the event and the widespread interest in Paul's case. The gathering of such a diverse group highlights the far-reaching implications of Paul's message and the spread of Christianity. It also reflects the Roman practice of involving multiple parties in legal and political matters, ensuring that decisions were made with a broad consensus. This assembly serves as a backdrop to Paul's bold testimony, illustrating the widespread impact of his ministry.<div class="vheading2">Persons / Places / Events</div>1. <b><a href="/topical/k/king_agrippa_ii.htm">King Agrippa II</a></b><br>The Jewish king who was the great-grandson of Herod the Great. He was well-versed in Jewish customs and laws, which is why Paul was eager to present his case before him.<br><br>2. <b><a href="/topical/g/governor_festus.htm">Governor Festus</a></b><br>The Roman governor of Judea who succeeded Felix. He was responsible for maintaining order and administering justice in the province.<br><br>3. <b><a href="/topical/b/bernice.htm">Bernice</a></b><br>The sister of King Agrippa II, who was present during Paul's defense. Her presence indicates the importance of the hearing.<br><br>4. <b><a href="/topical/p/paul_the_apostle.htm">Paul the Apostle</a></b><br>Although not mentioned in this specific verse, Paul is the central figure in this chapter, defending his faith and mission before the authorities.<br><br>5. <b><a href="/topical/c/caesarea.htm">Caesarea</a></b><br>The location where this event took place. It was a significant city in Judea, serving as the Roman administrative center.<div class="vheading2">Teaching Points</div><b><a href="/topical/t/the_importance_of_testimony.htm">The Importance of Testimony</a></b><br>Paul's defense is a powerful reminder of the importance of personal testimony in sharing the Gospel. Our accounts of transformation can be compelling tools for evangelism.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/r/respect_for_authority.htm">Respect for Authority</a></b><br>Paul shows respect to King Agrippa and Governor Festus, demonstrating the biblical principle of respecting those in authority, even when facing injustice.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/c/courage_in_the_face_of_opposition.htm">Courage in the Face of Opposition</a></b><br>Despite the potential consequences, Paul boldly shares his faith. This challenges us to be courageous in our own witness, regardless of the audience.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/g/god's_sovereignty_in_trials.htm">God's Sovereignty in Trials</a></b><br>The presence of high-ranking officials at Paul's hearing shows God's hand in orchestrating opportunities for the Gospel to be heard by influential people.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/t/the_role_of_the_holy_spirit.htm">The Role of the Holy Spirit</a></b><br>Paul's ability to articulate his defense and remain composed is a testament to the Holy Spirit's empowerment, reminding us to rely on the Spirit in our own challenges.<div class="vheading2">Lists and Questions</div><a href="/top10/lessons_from_acts_26.htm">Top 10 Lessons from Acts 26</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><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><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/who_was_porcius_festus_biblically.htm">Who was Porcius Festus in biblical history?</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/what_did_paul_do_between_journeys_3_and_4.htm">What did Paul do between his third and fourth journeys?</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/is_acts_25_23-27_a_fictional_enhancement.htm">Could the dialog between Paul, Festus, and Agrippa in Acts 25:23-27 be a later literary construction designed to enhance Paul's standing, rather than a factual historical record?</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>(30) <span class= "bld">And when he had thus spoken, the king rose up . . .</span>--The act indicated, as far as it went, that the Apostle's words had made a favourable impression. This, they felt, was no common criminal, no fomenter of sedition. The question how he was to be dealt with was one that called for serious consideration; but the result showed that he was treated from this time forward with more respect and courtesy than before.<p><div class="vheading2"><a href="/commentaries/pulpit/acts/26.htm">Pulpit Commentary</a></div><span class="cmt_sub_title">Verse 30.</span> <span class="accented">- And the king rose up</span> for and <span class="accented">when he had thus spoken, the king, etc.</span>, A.V. and T.R. <span class="cmt_word">They that sat with them</span>. The chief captains and principal men and the royal attendants of <a href="/acts/25-23.htm">Acts 25:23</a>. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/commentaries/acts/26-30.htm">Parallel Commentaries ...</a></span><span class="p"><br /><br /><br /></span><a name="lexicon" id="lexicon"></a><div class="vheading">Greek</div><span class="word">Then</span><br /><span class="grk">τε</span> <span class="translit">(te)</span><br /><span class="parse">Conjunction<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/greek/strongs_5037.htm">Strong's 5037: </a> </span><span class="str2">And, both. A primary particle of connection or addition; both or also.</span><br /><br /><span class="word">the</span><br /><span class="grk">ὁ</span> <span class="translit">(ho)</span><br /><span class="parse">Article - Nominative Masculine Singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/greek/strongs_3588.htm">Strong's 3588: </a> </span><span class="str2">The, the definite article. Including the feminine he, and the neuter to in all their inflections; the definite article; the.</span><br /><br /><span class="word">king</span><br /><span class="grk">βασιλεὺς</span> <span class="translit">(basileus)</span><br /><span class="parse">Noun - Nominative Masculine Singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/greek/strongs_935.htm">Strong's 935: </a> </span><span class="str2">A king, ruler, but in some passages clearly to be translated: emperor. Probably from basis; a sovereign.</span><br /><br /><span class="word">and</span><br /><span class="grk">καὶ</span> <span class="translit">(kai)</span><br /><span class="parse">Conjunction<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/greek/strongs_2532.htm">Strong's 2532: </a> </span><span class="str2">And, even, also, namely. </span><br /><br /><span class="word">the</span><br /><span class="grk">ὁ</span> <span class="translit">(ho)</span><br /><span class="parse">Article - Nominative Masculine Singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/greek/strongs_3588.htm">Strong's 3588: </a> </span><span class="str2">The, the definite article. Including the feminine he, and the neuter to in all their inflections; the definite article; the.</span><br /><br /><span class="word">governor</span><br /><span class="grk">ἡγεμὼν</span> <span class="translit">(hēgemōn)</span><br /><span class="parse">Noun - Nominative Masculine Singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/greek/strongs_2232.htm">Strong's 2232: </a> </span><span class="str2">From hegeomai; a leader, i.e. Chief person of a province.</span><br /><br /><span class="word">rose,</span><br /><span class="grk">Ἀνέστη</span> <span class="translit">(Anestē)</span><br /><span class="parse">Verb - Aorist Indicative Active - 3rd Person Singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/greek/strongs_450.htm">Strong's 450: </a> </span><span class="str2">To raise up, set up; I rise from among (the) dead; I arise, appear. From ana and histemi; to stand up.</span><br /><br /><span class="word">along with</span><br /><span class="grk">τε</span> <span class="translit">(te)</span><br /><span class="parse">Conjunction<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/greek/strongs_5037.htm">Strong's 5037: </a> </span><span class="str2">And, both. A primary particle of connection or addition; both or also.</span><br /><br /><span class="word">Bernice</span><br /><span class="grk">Βερνίκη</span> <span class="translit">(Bernikē)</span><br /><span class="parse">Noun - Nominative Feminine Singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/greek/strongs_959.htm">Strong's 959: </a> </span><span class="str2">From a provincial form of phero and nike; victorious; Bernice, a member of the Herodian family.</span><br /><br /><span class="word">and</span><br /><span class="grk">καὶ</span> <span class="translit">(kai)</span><br /><span class="parse">Conjunction<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/greek/strongs_2532.htm">Strong's 2532: </a> </span><span class="str2">And, even, also, namely. </span><br /><br /><span class="word">those</span><br /><span class="grk">οἱ</span> <span class="translit">(hoi)</span><br /><span class="parse">Article - Nominative Masculine Plural<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/greek/strongs_3588.htm">Strong's 3588: </a> </span><span class="str2">The, the definite article. Including the feminine he, and the neuter to in all their inflections; the definite article; the.</span><br /><br /><span class="word">seated with</span><br /><span class="grk">συνκαθήμενοι</span> <span class="translit">(synkathēmenoi)</span><br /><span class="parse">Verb - Present Participle Middle or Passive - Nominative Masculine Plural<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/greek/strongs_4775.htm">Strong's 4775: </a> </span><span class="str2">To sit with. From sun and kathemai; to seat oneself in company with.</span><br /><br /><span class="word">them.</span><br /><span class="grk">αὐτοῖς</span> <span class="translit">(autois)</span><br /><span class="parse">Personal / Possessive Pronoun - Dative Masculine 3rd Person Plural<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/greek/strongs_846.htm">Strong's 846: </a> </span><span class="str2">He, she, it, they, them, same. From the particle au; the reflexive pronoun self, used of the third person, and of the other persons.</span><br /><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><div class="vheading">Links</div><a href="/niv/acts/26-30.htm">Acts 26:30 NIV</a><br /><a href="/nlt/acts/26-30.htm">Acts 26:30 NLT</a><br /><a href="/esv/acts/26-30.htm">Acts 26:30 ESV</a><br /><a href="/nasb/acts/26-30.htm">Acts 26:30 NASB</a><br /><a href="/kjv/acts/26-30.htm">Acts 26:30 KJV</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="//bibleapps.com/acts/26-30.htm">Acts 26:30 BibleApps.com</a><br /><a href="//bibliaparalela.com/acts/26-30.htm">Acts 26:30 Biblia Paralela</a><br /><a href="//holybible.com.cn/acts/26-30.htm">Acts 26:30 Chinese Bible</a><br /><a href="//saintebible.com/acts/26-30.htm">Acts 26:30 French Bible</a><br /><a href="/catholic/acts/26-30.htm">Acts 26:30 Catholic Bible</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/acts/26-30.htm">NT Apostles: Acts 26:30 The king rose up with the governor (Acts of the Apostles Ac) </a></div></div></td></tr></table></div><div id="left"><a href="/acts/26-29.htm" onmouseover='lft.src="/leftgif.png"' onmouseout='lft.src="/left.png"' title="Acts 26:29"><img src="/left.png" name="lft" border="0" alt="Acts 26:29" /></a></div><div id="right"><a href="/acts/26-31.htm" onmouseover='rght.src="/rightgif.png"' onmouseout='rght.src="/right.png"' title="Acts 26:31"><img src="/right.png" name="rght" border="0" alt="Acts 26:31" /></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>