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<a href="/nasb/acts/26.htm">NASB 1995</a> &#8220And now I am standing trial for the hope of the promise made by God to our fathers; <a href="/nasb77/acts/26.htm">NASB 1977 </a> “And now I am standing trial for the hope of the promise made by God to our fathers; <a href="/lsb/acts/26.htm">Legacy Standard Bible </a> And now I am standing here being tried for the hope of the promise made by God to our fathers; <a href="/amp/acts/26.htm">Amplified Bible</a> And now I am standing trial for the hope of the promise made by God to our fathers. <a href="/csb/acts/26.htm">Christian Standard Bible</a> And now I stand on trial because of the hope in what God promised to our ancestors, <a href="/hcsb/acts/26.htm">Holman Christian Standard Bible</a> And now I stand on trial for the hope of the promise made by God to our fathers, <a href="/asv/acts/26.htm">American Standard Version</a> And now I stand here to be judged for the hope of the promise made of God unto our fathers; <a href="/cev/acts/26.htm">Contemporary English Version</a> Now I am on trial because I believe the promise God made to our people long ago. <a href="/erv/acts/26.htm">English Revised Version</a> And now I stand here to be judged for the hope of the promise made of God unto our fathers; <a href="/gwt/acts/26.htm">GOD'S WORD® Translation</a> "I'm on trial now because I expect God to keep the promise that he made to our ancestors. <a href="/gnt/acts/26.htm">Good News Translation</a> And now I stand here to be tried because of the hope I have in the promise that God made to our ancestors-- <a href="/isv/acts/26.htm">International Standard Version</a> "And now I stand here on trial for the hope of the promise made by God to our ancestors. <a href="/msb/acts/26.htm">Majority Standard Bible</a> And now I stand on trial because of my hope in the promise that God made to our fathers, <a href="/net/acts/26.htm">NET Bible</a> And now I stand here on trial because of my hope in the promise made by God to our ancestors, <a href="/nheb/acts/26.htm">New Heart English Bible</a> Now I stand here to be judged for the hope of the promise made by God to our fathers, <a href="/wbt/acts/26.htm">Webster's Bible Translation</a> And now I stand, and am judged for the hope of the promise made by God to our fathers: <a href="/wey/acts/26.htm">Weymouth New Testament</a> And now I stand here impeached because of my hope in the fulfilment of the promise made by God to our forefathers-- <a href="/web/acts/26.htm">World English Bible</a> Now I stand here to be judged for the hope of the promise made by God to our fathers, <div class="vheading2">Literal Translations</div><a href="/lsv/acts/26.htm">Literal Standard Version</a> and now for the hope of the promise made to the fathers by God, I have stood judged, <a href="/blb/acts/26.htm">Berean Literal Bible</a> And now I stand being judged for the hope of the promise having been made by God to our fathers, <a href="/ylt/acts/26.htm">Young's Literal Translation</a> and now for the hope of the promise made to the fathers by God, I have stood judged, <a href="/slt/acts/26.htm">Smith's Literal Translation</a> And now in the hope of the solemn promise having been made to the fathers by God, I stand, being judged,<div class="vheading2">Catholic Translations</div><a href="/drb/acts/26.htm">Douay-Rheims Bible</a> And now for the hope of the promise that was made by God to the fathers, do I stand subject to judgment: <a href="/cpdv/acts/26.htm">Catholic Public Domain Version</a> And now, it is in the hope of the Promise which was made by God to our fathers that I stand subject to judgment. <a href="/nabre/acts/26.htm">New American Bible</a> But now I am standing trial because of my hope in the promise made by God to our ancestors. <a href="/nrsvce/acts/26.htm">New Revised Standard Version</a> And now I stand here on trial on account of my hope in the promise made by God to our ancestors,<div class="vheading2">Translations from Aramaic</div><a href="/lamsa/acts/26.htm">Lamsa Bible</a> And now I stand and am on trial for the hope of the promise made of God to our fathers. <a href="/aramaic-plain-english/acts/26.htm">Aramaic Bible in Plain English</a> “Now for the hope of The Promise which our fathers had from God, I stand and I am judged.”<div class="vheading2">NT Translations</div><a href="/anderson/acts/26.htm">Anderson New Testament</a> And now I stand and am judged for the hope of the promise made by God to our fathers; <a href="/godbey/acts/26.htm">Godbey New Testament</a> And now for the hope of the promise which is from God to our fathers, I stand being judged: <a href="/haweis/acts/26.htm">Haweis New Testament</a> And this moment for the hope of the promise made of God to our fathers am I standing here to be judged: <a href="/mace/acts/26.htm">Mace New Testament</a> and now I stand arraign'd for expecting the accomplishment of the divine promise made to our fathers, <a href="/wey/acts/26.htm">Weymouth New Testament</a> And now I stand here impeached because of my hope in the fulfilment of the promise made by God to our forefathers-- <a href="/worrell/acts/26.htm">Worrell New Testament</a> And now, for the hope of the promise made by God to our fathers, I have taken my stand to be judged; <a href="/worsley/acts/26.htm">Worsley New Testament</a> And now I stand arraigned for the hope of the promise which was made by God to our fathers: <a href="/parallel/acts/26-6.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=8585" 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> …5They have known me for a long time and can testify, if they are willing, that I lived as a Pharisee, adhering to the strictest sect of our religion. 6<a href="/greek/2532.htm" title="2532: Kai (Conj) -- And, even, also, namely. ">And</a> <a href="/greek/3568.htm" title="3568: nyn (Adv) -- A primary particle of present time; now; also as noun or adjective present or immediate.">now</a> <a href="/greek/2476.htm" title="2476: hestēka (V-RIA-1S) -- A prolonged form of a primary stao stah'-o; to stand, used in various applications.">I stand</a> <a href="/greek/2919.htm" title="2919: krinomenos (V-PPM/P-NMS) -- Properly, to distinguish, i.e. Decide; by implication, to try, condemn, punish.">on trial</a> <a href="/greek/1909.htm" title="1909: ep’ (Prep) -- On, to, against, on the basis of, at. ">because of</a> <a href="/greek/1680.htm" title="1680: elpidi (N-DFS) -- Hope, expectation, trust, confidence. From a primary elpo; expectation or confidence.">my hope</a> <a href="/greek/3588.htm" title="3588: tēs (Art-GFS) -- The, the definite article. Including the feminine he, and the neuter to in all their inflections; the definite article; the.">in the</a> <a href="/greek/1860.htm" title="1860: epangelias (N-GFS) -- A promise. From epaggello; an announcement.">promise that</a> <a href="/greek/5259.htm" title="5259: hypo (Prep) -- A primary preposition; under, i.e. of place, or with verbs; of place (underneath) or where (below) or time (when)."></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/2316.htm" title="2316: Theou (N-GMS) -- A deity, especially the supreme Divinity; figuratively, a magistrate; by Hebraism, very.">God</a> <a href="/greek/1096.htm" title="1096: genomenēs (V-APM-GFS) -- A prolongation and middle voice form of a primary verb; to cause to be, i.e. to become, used with great latitude.">made</a> <a href="/greek/1519.htm" title="1519: eis (Prep) -- A primary preposition; to or into, of place, time, or purpose; also in adverbial phrases.">to</a> <a href="/greek/1473.htm" title="1473: hēmōn (PPro-G1P) -- I, the first-person pronoun. A primary pronoun of the first person I.">our</a> <a href="/greek/3588.htm" title="3588: tous (Art-AMP) -- The, the definite article. Including the feminine he, and the neuter to in all their inflections; the definite article; the."></a> <a href="/greek/3962.htm" title="3962: pateras (N-AMP) -- Father, (Heavenly) Father, ancestor, elder, senior. Apparently a primary word; a father.">fathers,</a> 7the promise our twelve tribes are hoping to realize as they earnestly serve God day and night. It is because of this hope, O king, that I am accused by 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="/genesis/12-1.htm">Genesis 12:1-3</a> Then the LORD said to Abram, “Leave your country, your kindred, and your father’s household, and go to the land I will show you. / I will make you into a great nation, and I will bless you; I will make your name great, so that you will be a blessing. / I will bless those who bless you and curse those who curse you; and all the families of the earth will be blessed through you.” <a href="/genesis/22-16.htm">Genesis 22:16-18</a> saying, “By Myself I have sworn, declares the LORD, that because you have done this and have not withheld your only son, / I will surely bless you, and I will multiply your descendants like the stars in the sky and the sand on the seashore. Your descendants will possess the gates of their enemies. / And through your offspring all nations of the earth will be blessed, because you have obeyed My voice.” <a href="/genesis/26-3.htm">Genesis 26:3-5</a> Stay in this land as a foreigner, and I will be with you and bless you. For I will give all these lands to you and your offspring, and I will confirm the oath that I swore to your father Abraham. / I will make your descendants as numerous as the stars in the sky, and I will give them all these lands, and through your offspring all nations of the earth will be blessed, / because Abraham listened to My voice and kept My charge, My commandments, My statutes, and My laws.” <a href="/genesis/28-13.htm">Genesis 28:13-15</a> And there at the top the LORD was standing and saying, “I am the LORD, the God of your father Abraham and the God of Isaac. I will give you and your descendants the land on which you now lie. / Your descendants will be like the dust of the earth, and you will spread out to the west and east and north and south. All the families of the earth will be blessed through you and your offspring. / Look, I am with you, and I will watch over you wherever you go, and I will bring you back to this land. For I will not leave you until I have done what I have promised you.” <a href="/exodus/3-6.htm">Exodus 3:6</a> Then He said, “I am the God of your father, the God of Abraham, the God of Isaac, and the God of Jacob.” At this, Moses hid his face, for he was afraid to look at God. <a href="/exodus/32-13.htm">Exodus 32:13</a> Remember Your servants Abraham, Isaac, and Israel, to whom You swore by Your very self when You declared, ‘I will make your descendants as numerous as the stars in the sky, and I will give your descendants all this land that I have promised, and it shall be their inheritance forever.’” <a href="/deuteronomy/9-5.htm">Deuteronomy 9:5</a> It is not because of your righteousness or uprightness of heart that you are going in to possess their land, but it is because of their wickedness that the LORD your God is driving out these nations before you, to keep the promise He swore to your fathers, to Abraham, Isaac, and Jacob. <a href="/2_samuel/7-12.htm">2 Samuel 7:12-16</a> And when your days are fulfilled and you rest with your fathers, I will raise up your descendant after you, who will come from your own body, and I will establish his kingdom. / He will build a house for My Name, and I will establish the throne of his kingdom forever. / I will be his Father, and he will be My son. When he does wrong, I will discipline him with the rod of men and with the blows of the sons of men. ... <a href="/psalms/105-8.htm">Psalm 105:8-11</a> He remembers His covenant forever, the word He ordained for a thousand generations— / the covenant He made with Abraham, and the oath He swore to Isaac. / He confirmed it to Jacob as a decree, to Israel as an everlasting covenant: ... <a href="/isaiah/41-8.htm">Isaiah 41:8-10</a> “But you, O Israel, My servant, Jacob, whom I have chosen, descendant of Abraham My friend— / I brought you from the ends of the earth and called you from its farthest corners. I said, ‘You are My servant.’ I have chosen and not rejected you. / Do not fear, for I am with you; do not be afraid, for I am your God. I will strengthen you; I will surely help you; I will uphold you with My righteous right hand. <a href="/isaiah/55-3.htm">Isaiah 55:3</a> Incline your ear and come to Me; listen, so that your soul may live. I will make with you an everlasting covenant—My loving devotion promised to David. <a href="/jeremiah/33-14.htm">Jeremiah 33:14-16</a> Behold, the days are coming, declares the LORD, when I will fulfill the gracious promise that I have spoken to the house of Israel and the house of Judah. / In those days and at that time I will cause to sprout for David a righteous Branch, and He will administer justice and righteousness in the land. / In those days Judah will be saved, and Jerusalem will dwell securely, and this is the name by which it will be called: The LORD Our Righteousness. <a href="/luke/1-54.htm">Luke 1:54-55</a> He has helped His servant Israel, remembering to be merciful, / as He promised to our fathers, to Abraham and his descendants forever.” <a href="/luke/1-68.htm">Luke 1:68-73</a> “Blessed be the Lord, the God of Israel, because He has visited and redeemed His people. / He has raised up a horn of salvation for us in the house of His servant David, / as He spoke through His holy prophets, those of ages past, ... <a href="/john/7-42.htm">John 7:42</a> Doesn’t the Scripture say that the Christ will come from the line of David and from Bethlehem, the village where David lived?”</div> <a name="tsk" id="tsk"><div class="vheading">Treasury of Scripture</div>And now I stand and am judged for the hope of the promise made of God, to our fathers:am.<a href="/acts/26-8.htm">Acts 26:8</a> Why should it be thought a thing incredible with you, that God should raise the dead?<a href="/acts/23-6.htm">Acts 23:6</a> But when Paul perceived that the one part were Sadducees, and the other Pharisees, he cried out in the council, Men and brethren, I am a Pharisee, the son of a Pharisee: of the hope and resurrection of the dead I am called in question.<a href="/acts/24-15.htm">Acts 24:15,21</a> And have hope toward God, which they themselves also allow, that there shall be a resurrection of the dead, both of the just and unjust… the promise.<a href="/acts/3-24.htm">Acts 3:24</a> Yea, and all the prophets from Samuel and those that follow after, as many as have spoken, have likewise foretold of these days.<a href="/acts/13-32.htm">Acts 13:32,33</a> And we declare unto you glad tidings, how that the promise which was made unto the fathers, … <a href="/genesis/3-15.htm">Genesis 3:15</a> And I will put enmity between thee and the woman, and between thy seed and her seed; it shall bruise thy head, and thou shalt bruise his heel.<div class="vheading">Jump to Previous</div><a href="/acts/24-14.htm">Fathers</a> <a href="/acts/24-14.htm">Forefathers</a> <a href="/acts/13-23.htm">Fulfilment</a> <a href="/acts/23-4.htm">God's</a> <a href="/acts/24-15.htm">Hope</a> <a href="/acts/25-25.htm">Judged</a> <a href="/acts/23-21.htm">Promise</a> <a href="/acts/18-21.htm">Promised</a> <a href="/acts/25-20.htm">Stand</a> <a href="/acts/25-18.htm">Standing</a> <a href="/acts/25-18.htm">Stood</a> <a href="/acts/26-2.htm">Today</a> <a href="/acts/25-20.htm">Trial</a> <a href="/acts/23-22.htm">Word</a><div class="vheading2">Jump to Next</div><a href="/acts/28-17.htm">Fathers</a> <a href="/romans/11-28.htm">Forefathers</a> <a href="/romans/13-10.htm">Fulfilment</a> <a href="/acts/26-10.htm">God's</a> <a href="/acts/26-7.htm">Hope</a> <a href="/acts/26-8.htm">Judged</a> <a href="/acts/26-7.htm">Promise</a> <a href="/romans/1-2.htm">Promised</a> <a href="/acts/26-16.htm">Stand</a> <a href="/acts/27-21.htm">Standing</a> <a href="/acts/26-22.htm">Stood</a> <a href="/acts/27-33.htm">Today</a> <a href="/acts/27-24.htm">Trial</a> <a href="/acts/28-25.htm">Word</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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This trial is part of a series of legal proceedings that began in Jerusalem and continued in Caesarea. Paul's trials reflect the early Christian experience of persecution and the legal challenges faced by the apostles. His defense is not just personal but also a testimony to the truth of the Gospel.because of my hope The "hope" Paul refers to is the resurrection of the dead, a central tenet of Christian faith. This hope is rooted in the promises of God and is a fulfillment of Jewish eschatological expectations. The resurrection is a cornerstone of Christian doctrine, as seen in <a href="/1_corinthians/15.htm">1 Corinthians 15</a>, where Paul elaborates on its significance.in the promise that God made The promise refers to the covenantal promises made by God throughout the Old Testament. These include the promise of a Messiah, the restoration of Israel, and the ultimate redemption of humanity. Paul's message is that Jesus Christ is the fulfillment of these promises, as seen in passages like <a href="/luke/24-44.htm">Luke 24:44</a>, where Jesus explains how He fulfills the Law, the Prophets, and the Psalms.to our fathers "Our fathers" refers to the patriarchs of Israel—Abraham, Isaac, and Jacob—and the prophets who followed. The promises made to them are foundational to Jewish identity and hope. Paul connects the Christian message to these ancient promises, emphasizing continuity rather than a break with Jewish tradition. This connection is also seen in <a href="/romans/9.htm">Romans 9-11</a>, where Paul discusses the relationship between Israel and the Church.<div class="vheading2">Persons / Places / Events</div>1. <a href="/topical/p/paul_the_apostle.htm">Paul the Apostle</a> The speaker in this verse, Paul is defending himself before King Agrippa. He is a pivotal figure in the early Christian church, known for his missionary journeys and epistles. 2. <a href="/topical/k/king_agrippa.htm">King Agrippa</a> 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. 3. <a href="/topical/t/the_promise_to_the_fathers.htm">The Promise to the Fathers</a> Refers to the covenantal promises God made to the patriarchs of Israel, including Abraham, Isaac, and Jacob, concerning the coming Messiah and the hope of resurrection. 4. <a href="/topical/t/the_trial.htm">The Trial</a> Paul is on trial for his faith and his proclamation of the Gospel, specifically the resurrection of Jesus Christ, which he argues is the fulfillment of God's promises. 5. <a href="/topical/t/the_hope.htm">The Hope</a> Central to Paul's defense is the hope of resurrection, a core tenet of Christian faith, which he argues is consistent with Jewish belief and prophecy.<div class="vheading2">Teaching Points</div><a href="/topical/t/the_continuity_of_god's_promises.htm">The Continuity of God's Promises</a> God's promises to the patriarchs are fulfilled in Jesus Christ. Believers today can trust in the continuity and faithfulness of God's word. <a href="/topical/t/the_centrality_of_the_resurrection.htm">The Centrality of the Resurrection</a> The resurrection is not just a historical event but the cornerstone of Christian hope. It assures believers of eternal life and victory over sin and death. <a href="/topical/f/faith_in_trials.htm">Faith in Trials</a> Like Paul, Christians may face trials for their faith. Standing firm in the hope of God's promises provides strength and testimony to others. <a href="/topical/u/understanding_our_heritage.htm">Understanding Our Heritage</a> Knowing the roots of our faith in the promises to the patriarchs enriches our understanding of the Gospel and our identity as God's people. <a href="/topical/w/witnessing_with_confidence.htm">Witnessing with Confidence</a> Paul's defense before Agrippa encourages believers to confidently share their faith, knowing it is grounded in the truth of God's promises.<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/bible's_view_on_holiness,_sanctification.htm">How can I find hope in times of despair?</a> <a href="/q/how_can_we_be_sure_of_god's_promises.htm">How does testing strengthen faith according to the Bible?</a> <a href="/q/what_are_faith,_hope,_and_love.htm">What are faith, hope, and love?</a> <a href="/q/is_christ_in_you_the_hope_of_glory.htm">Is Christ in you the hope of glory?</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>(6) For the hope of the promise made of God. The words include the whole expectation of a divine kingdom of which the Christ was to be the head, as well as the specific belief in a resurrection of the dead.Unto our fathers.--Some of the better MSS. have simply, "to the fathers." The Received text is, perhaps, more in harmony with St. Paul's usual manner of identifying himself with those to whom he speaks. He will claim even Agrippa as of the stock of Abraham. (Comp. in this connection the anecdote as to Agrippa I. given in Note on <a href="/acts/12-21.htm" title="And on a set day Herod, arrayed in royal apparel, sat on his throne, and made an oration to them.">Acts 12:21</a>.)<div class="vheading2"><a href="/commentaries/pulpit/acts/26.htm">Pulpit Commentary</a></div>Verse 6. - Here to be judged for and am judged, A.V. To be judged (ἕστηκα κρινόμενος); rather, I stand on my trial. The A.V. seems to give the sense well. The hope of the promise. The hope of the kingdom of Christ, which necessarily implies the resurrection of the dead. This hope, which rested upon God's promise to the fathers, Paul clung to; this hope his Sadducean persecutors denied. He, then, was the true Jew; he was faithful to Moses and the prophets; he claimed the sympathy and support of all true Israelites, and specially of King Agrippa. <a href="/commentaries/acts/26-6.htm">Parallel Commentaries ...</a> <a name="lexicon" id="lexicon"></a><div class="vheading">Greek</div>And Καὶ (Kai) Conjunction <a href="/greek/strongs_2532.htm">Strong's 2532: </a> And, even, also, namely. now νῦν (nyn) Adverb <a href="/greek/strongs_3568.htm">Strong's 3568: </a> A primary particle of present time; 'now'; also as noun or adjective present or immediate. I stand ἕστηκα (hestēka) Verb - Perfect Indicative Active - 1st Person Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_2476.htm">Strong's 2476: </a> A prolonged form of a primary stao stah'-o; to stand, used in various applications. on trial κρινόμενος (krinomenos) Verb - Present Participle Middle or Passive - Nominative Masculine Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_2919.htm">Strong's 2919: </a> Properly, to distinguish, i.e. Decide; by implication, to try, condemn, punish. because of ἐπ’ (ep’) Preposition <a href="/greek/strongs_1909.htm">Strong's 1909: </a> On, to, against, on the basis of, at. [my] hope ἐλπίδι (elpidi) Noun - Dative Feminine Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_1680.htm">Strong's 1680: </a> Hope, expectation, trust, confidence. From a primary elpo; expectation or confidence. in the τῆς (tēs) Article - Genitive 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. promise [that] ἐπαγγελίας (epangelias) Noun - Genitive Feminine Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_1860.htm">Strong's 1860: </a> A promise. From epaggello; an announcement. God Θεοῦ (Theou) Noun - Genitive Masculine Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_2316.htm">Strong's 2316: </a> A deity, especially the supreme Divinity; figuratively, a magistrate; by Hebraism, very. made γενομένης (genomenēs) Verb - Aorist Participle Middle - Genitive Feminine Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_1096.htm">Strong's 1096: </a> A prolongation and middle voice form of a primary verb; to cause to be, i.e. to become, used with great latitude. to εἰς (eis) Preposition <a href="/greek/strongs_1519.htm">Strong's 1519: </a> A primary preposition; to or into, of place, time, or purpose; also in adverbial phrases. our ἡμῶν (hēmōn) Personal / Possessive Pronoun - Genitive 1st Person Plural <a href="/greek/strongs_1473.htm">Strong's 1473: </a> I, the first-person pronoun. A primary pronoun of the first person I. fathers, πατέρας (pateras) Noun - Accusative Masculine Plural <a href="/greek/strongs_3962.htm">Strong's 3962: </a> Father, (Heavenly) Father, ancestor, elder, senior. Apparently a primary word; a 'father'. <div class="vheading">Links</div><a href="/niv/acts/26-6.htm">Acts 26:6 NIV</a> <a href="/nlt/acts/26-6.htm">Acts 26:6 NLT</a> <a href="/esv/acts/26-6.htm">Acts 26:6 ESV</a> <a href="/nasb/acts/26-6.htm">Acts 26:6 NASB</a> <a href="/kjv/acts/26-6.htm">Acts 26:6 KJV</a> <a href="//bibleapps.com/acts/26-6.htm">Acts 26:6 BibleApps.com</a> <a href="//bibliaparalela.com/acts/26-6.htm">Acts 26:6 Biblia Paralela</a> <a href="//holybible.com.cn/acts/26-6.htm">Acts 26:6 Chinese Bible</a> <a href="//saintebible.com/acts/26-6.htm">Acts 26:6 French Bible</a> <a href="/catholic/acts/26-6.htm">Acts 26:6 Catholic Bible</a> <a href="/acts/26-6.htm">NT Apostles: Acts 26:6 Now I stand here to be judged (Acts of the Apostles Ac) </a></div></div></td></tr></table></div><div id="left"><a href="/acts/26-5.htm" onmouseover='lft.src="/leftgif.png"' onmouseout='lft.src="/left.png"' title="Acts 26:5"><img src="/left.png" name="lft" border="0" alt="Acts 26:5" /></a></div><div id="right"><a href="/acts/26-7.htm" onmouseover='rght.src="/rightgif.png"' onmouseout='rght.src="/right.png"' title="Acts 26:7"><img src="/right.png" name="rght" border="0" alt="Acts 26:7" /></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>