Acts 26:1
American King James Then Agrippa said to Paul, You are permitted to speak for yourself. Then Paul stretched forth the hand, and answered for himself:
American Standard Version And Agrippa said unto Paul, Thou art permitted to speak for thyself. Then Paul stretched forth his hand, and made his defence:
King James Then Agrippa said unto Paul, Thou art permitted to speak for thyself. Then Paul stretched forth the hand, and answered for himself:
World English Bible Agrippa said to Paul, “You may speak for yourself.” Then Paul stretched out his hand, and made his defense.
Acts 26:2
American King James I think myself happy, king Agrippa, because I shall answer for myself this day before you touching all the things whereof I am accused of the Jews:
American Standard Version I think myself happy, king Agrippa, that I am to make my defense before thee this day touching all the things whereof I am accused by the Jews:
King James 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:
World English Bible “I think myself happy, King Agrippa, that I am to make my defense before you today concerning all the things that I am accused by the Jews,
Acts 26:3
American King James Especially because I know you to be expert in all customs and questions which are among the Jews: why I beseech you to hear me patiently.
American Standard Version especially because thou art expert in all customs and questions which are among the Jews: wherefore I beseech thee to hear me patiently.
King James Especially because I know thee to be expert in all customs and questions which are among the Jews: wherefore I beseech thee to hear me patiently.
World English Bible especially because you are expert in all customs and questions which are among the Jews. Therefore I beg you to hear me patiently.
Acts 26:4
American King James My manner of life from my youth, which was at the first among my own nation at Jerusalem, know all the Jews;
American Standard Version My manner of life then from my youth up, which was from the beginning among mine own nation and at Jerusalem, know all the Jews;
King James My manner of life from my youth, which was at the first among mine own nation at Jerusalem, know all the Jews;
World English Bible “Indeed, all the Jews know my way of life from my youth up, which was from the beginning among my own nation and at Jerusalem;
Acts 26:5
American King James Which knew me from the beginning, if they would testify, that after the most strait sect of our religion I lived a Pharisee.
American Standard Version having knowledge of me from the first, if they be willing to testify, that after the straitest sect of our religion I lived a Pharisee.
King James Which knew me from the beginning, if they would testify, that after the most straitest sect of our religion I lived a Pharisee.
World English Bible having known me from the first, if they are willing to testify, that after the strictest sect of our religion I lived a Pharisee.
Acts 26:6
American King James And now I stand and am judged for the hope of the promise made of God, to our fathers:
American Standard Version And now I stand `here' to be judged for the hope of the promise made of God unto our fathers;
King James And now I stand and am judged for the hope of the promise made of God, unto our fathers:
World English Bible Now I stand here to be judged for the hope of the promise made by God to our fathers,
Acts 26:7
American King James To which promise our twelve tribes, instantly serving God day and night, hope to come. For which hope's sake, king Agrippa, I am accused of the Jews.
American Standard Version unto which `promise' our twelve tribes, earnestly serving `God' night and day, hope to attain. And concerning this hope I am accused by the Jews, O king!
King James Unto which promise our twelve tribes, instantly serving God day and night, hope to come. For which hope's sake, king Agrippa, I am accused of the Jews.
World English Bible which our twelve tribes, earnestly serving night and day, hope to attain. Concerning this hope I am accused by the Jews, King Agrippa!
Acts 26:8
American King James Why should it be thought a thing incredible with you, that God should raise the dead?
American Standard Version Why is it judged incredible with you, if God doth raise the dead?
King James Why should it be thought a thing incredible with you, that God should raise the dead?
World English Bible Why is it judged incredible with you if God does raise the dead?
Acts 26:9
American King James I truly thought with myself, that I ought to do many things contrary to the name of Jesus of Nazareth.
American Standard Version I verily thought with myself that I ought to do many things contrary to the name of Jesus of Nazareth.
King James I verily thought with myself, that I ought to do many things contrary to the name of Jesus of Nazareth.
World English Bible “I myself most certainly thought that I ought to do many things contrary to the name of Jesus of Nazareth.
Acts 26:10
American King James Which thing I also did in Jerusalem: and many of the saints did I shut up in prison, having received authority from the chief priests; and when they were put to death, I gave my voice against them.
American Standard Version And this I also did in Jerusalem: and I both shut up many of the saints in prisons, having received authority from the chief priests, and when they were put to death I gave my vote against them.
King James Which thing I also did in Jerusalem: and many of the saints did I shut up in prison, having received authority from the chief priests; and when they were put to death, I gave my voice against them.
World English Bible I also did this in Jerusalem. I both shut up many of the saints in prisons, having received authority from the chief priests; and when they were put to death I gave my vote against them.
Acts 26:11
American King James And I punished them oft in every synagogue, and compelled them to blaspheme; and being exceedingly mad against them, I persecuted them even to strange cities.
American Standard Version And punishing them oftentimes in all the synagogues, I strove to make them blaspheme; and being exceedingly mad against them, I persecuted them even unto foreign cities.
King James And I punished them oft in every synagogue, and compelled them to blaspheme; and being exceedingly mad against them, I persecuted them even unto strange cities.
World English Bible Punishing them often in all the synagogues, I tried to make them blaspheme. Being exceedingly enraged against them, I persecuted them even to foreign cities.
Acts 26:12
American King James Whereupon as I went to Damascus with authority and commission from the chief priests,
American Standard Version Whereupon as I journeyed to Damascus with the authority and commission of the chief priests,
King James Whereupon as I went to Damascus with authority and commission from the chief priests,
World English Bible “Whereupon as I traveled to Damascus with the authority and commission from the chief priests,
Acts 26:13
American King James At midday, O king, I saw in the way a light from heaven, above the brightness of the sun, shining round about me and them which journeyed with me.
American Standard Version at midday, O king, I saw on the way a light from heaven, above the brightness of the sun, shining round about me and them that journeyed with me.
King James At midday, O king, I saw in the way a light from heaven, above the brightness of the sun, shining round about me and them which journeyed with me.
World English Bible at noon, O king, I saw on the way a light from the sky, brighter than the sun, shining around me and those who traveled with me.
Acts 26:14
American King James And when we were all fallen to the earth, I heard a voice speaking to me, and saying in the Hebrew tongue, Saul, Saul, why persecute you me? it is hard for you to kick against the pricks.
American Standard Version And when we were all fallen to the earth, I heard a voice saying unto me in the Hebrew language, Saul, Saul, why persecutest thou me? it is hard for thee to kick against the goad.
King James And when we were all fallen to the earth, I heard a voice speaking unto me, and saying in the Hebrew tongue, Saul, Saul, why persecutest thou me? it is hard for thee to kick against the pricks.
World English Bible When we had all fallen to the earth, I heard a voice saying to me in the Hebrew language, ‘Saul, Saul, why are you persecuting me? It is hard for you to kick against the goads.’
Acts 26:15
American King James And I said, Who are you, Lord? And he said, I am Jesus whom you persecute.
American Standard Version And I said, Who art thou, Lord? And the Lord said, I am Jesus whom thou persecutest.
King James And I said, Who art thou, Lord? And he said, I am Jesus whom thou persecutest.
World English Bible “I said, ‘Who are you, Lord?’ “He said, ‘I am Jesus, whom you are persecuting.
Acts 26:16
American King James But rise, and stand on your feet: for I have appeared to you for this purpose, to make you a minister and a witness both of these things which you have seen, and of those things in the which I will appear to you;
American Standard Version But arise, and stand upon thy feet: for to this end have I appeared unto thee, to appoint thee a minister and a witness both of the things wherein thou hast seen me, and of the things wherein I will appear unto thee;
King James But rise, and stand upon thy feet: for I have appeared unto thee for this purpose, to make thee a minister and a witness both of these things which thou hast seen, and of those things in the which I will appear unto thee;
World English Bible But arise, and stand on your feet, for I have appeared to you for this purpose: to appoint you a servant and a witness both of the things which you have seen and of the things which I will reveal to you;
Acts 26:17
American King James Delivering you from the people, and from the Gentiles, to whom now I send you,
American Standard Version delivering thee from the people, and from the Gentiles, unto whom I send thee,
King James Delivering thee from the people, and from the Gentiles, unto whom now I send thee,
World English Bible delivering you from the people and from the Gentiles, to whom I send you,
Acts 26:18
American King James To open their eyes, and to turn them from darkness to light, and from the power of Satan to God, that they may receive forgiveness of sins, and inheritance among them which are sanctified by faith that is in me.
American Standard Version to open their eyes, that they may turn from darkness to light and from the power of Satan unto God, that they may receive remission of sins and an inheritance among them that are sanctified by faith in me.
King James To open their eyes, and to turn them from darkness to light, and from the power of Satan unto God, that they may receive forgiveness of sins, and inheritance among them which are sanctified by faith that is in me.
World English Bible to open their eyes, that they may turn from darkness to light and from the power of Satan to God, that they may receive remission of sins and an inheritance among those who are sanctified by faith in me.’
Acts 26:19
American King James Whereupon, O king Agrippa, I was not disobedient to the heavenly vision:
American Standard Version Wherefore, O king Agrippa, I was not disobedient unto the heavenly vision:
King James Whereupon, O king Agrippa, I was not disobedient unto the heavenly vision:
World English Bible “Therefore, King Agrippa, I was not disobedient to the heavenly vision,
Acts 26:20
American King James But showed first to them of Damascus, and at Jerusalem, and throughout all the coasts of Judaea, and then to the Gentiles, that they should repent and turn to God, and do works meet for repentance.
American Standard Version but declared both to them of Damascus first and at Jerusalem, and throughout all the country of Judaea, and also to the Gentiles, that they should repent and turn to God, doing works worthy of repentance.
King James But shewed first unto them of Damascus, and at Jerusalem, and throughout all the coasts of Judaea, and then to the Gentiles, that they should repent and turn to God, and do works meet for repentance.
World English Bible but declared first to them of Damascus, at Jerusalem, and throughout all the country of Judea, and also to the Gentiles, that they should repent and turn to God, doing works worthy of repentance.
Acts 26:21
American King James For these causes the Jews caught me in the temple, and went about to kill me.
American Standard Version For this cause the Jews seized me in the temple, and assayed to kill me.
King James For these causes the Jews caught me in the temple, and went about to kill me.
World English Bible For this reason the Jews seized me in the temple and tried to kill me.
Acts 26:22
American King James Having therefore obtained help of God, I continue to this day, witnessing both to small and great, saying none other things than those which the prophets and Moses did say should come:
American Standard Version Having therefore obtained the help that is from God, I stand unto this day testifying both to small and great, saying nothing but what the prophets and Moses did say should come;
King James Having therefore obtained help of God, I continue unto this day, witnessing both to small and great, saying none other things than those which the prophets and Moses did say should come:
World English Bible Having therefore obtained the help that is from God, I stand to this day testifying both to small and great, saying nothing but what the prophets and Moses said would happen,
Acts 26:23
American King James That Christ should suffer, and that he should be the first that should rise from the dead, and should show light to the people, and to the Gentiles.
American Standard Version how that the Christ must suffer, `and' how that he first by the resurrection of the dead should proclaim light both to the people and to the Gentiles.
King James That Christ should suffer, and that he should be the first that should rise from the dead, and should shew light unto the people, and to the Gentiles.
World English Bible how the Christ must suffer, and how, by the resurrection of the dead, he would be first to proclaim light both to these people and to the Gentiles.”
Acts 26:24
American King James And as he thus spoke for himself, Festus said with a loud voice, Paul, you are beside yourself; much learning does make you mad.
American Standard Version And as he thus made his defense, Festus saith with a loud voice, Paul, thou art mad; thy much learning is turning thee mad.
King James And as he thus spake for himself, Festus said with a loud voice, Paul, thou art beside thyself; much learning doth make thee mad.
World English Bible As he thus made his defense, Festus said with a loud voice, “Paul, you are crazy! Your great learning is driving you insane!”
Acts 26:25
American King James But he said, I am not mad, most noble Festus; but speak forth the words of truth and soberness.
American Standard Version But Paul saith, I am not mad, most excellent Festus; but speak forth words of truth and soberness.
King James But he said, I am not mad, most noble Festus; but speak forth the words of truth and soberness.
World English Bible But he said, “I am not crazy, most excellent Festus, but boldly declare words of truth and reasonableness.
Acts 26:26
American King James For the king knows of these things, before whom also I speak freely: for I am persuaded that none of these things are hidden from him; for this thing was not done in a corner.
American Standard Version For the king knoweth of these things, unto whom also I speak freely: for I am persuaded that none of these things is hidden from him; for this hath not been done in a corner.
King James For the king knoweth of these things, before whom also I speak freely: for I am persuaded that none of these things are hidden from him; for this thing was not done in a corner.
World English Bible For the king knows of these things, to whom also I speak freely. For I am persuaded that none of these things is hidden from him, for this has not been done in a corner.
Acts 26:27
American King James King Agrippa, believe you the prophets? I know that you believe.
American Standard Version King Agrippa, believest thou the prophets? I know that thou believest.
King James King Agrippa, believest thou the prophets? I know that thou believest.
World English Bible King Agrippa, do you believe the prophets? I know that you believe.”
Acts 26:28
American King James Then Agrippa said to Paul, Almost you persuade me to be a Christian.
American Standard Version And Agrippa `said' unto Paul, With but little persuasion thou wouldest fain make me a Christian.
King James Then Agrippa said unto Paul, Almost thou persuadest me to be a Christian.
World English Bible Agrippa said to Paul, “With a little persuasion are you trying to make me a Christian?”
Acts 26:29
American King James 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.
American Standard Version And Paul `said', I would to God, that whether with little or with much, not thou only, but also all that hear me this day, might become such as I am, except these bonds.
King James And Paul said, I would to God, that not only thou, but also all that hear me this day, were both almost, and altogether such as I am, except these bonds.
World English Bible Paul said, “I pray to God, that whether with little or with much, not only you, but also all that hear me today, might become such as I am, except for these bonds.”
Acts 26:30
American King James And when he had thus spoken, the king rose up, and the governor, and Bernice, and they that sat with them:
American Standard Version And the king rose up, and the governor, and Bernice, and they that sat with them:
King James And when he had thus spoken, the king rose up, and the governor, and Bernice, and they that sat with them:
World English Bible The king rose up with the governor and Bernice, and those who sat with them.
Acts 26:31
American King James And when they were gone aside, they talked between themselves, saying, This man does nothing worthy of death or of bonds.
American Standard Version and when they had withdrawn, they spake one to another, saying, This man doeth nothing worthy of death or of bonds.
King James And when they were gone aside, they talked between themselves, saying, This man doeth nothing worthy of death or of bonds.
World English Bible When they had withdrawn, they spoke to one another, saying, “This man does nothing worthy of death or of bonds.”
Acts 26:32
American King James Then said Agrippa to Festus, This man might have been set at liberty, if he had not appealed to Caesar.
American Standard Version And Agrippa said unto Festus, This man might have been set at liberty, if he had not appealed unto Caesar.
King James Then said Agrippa unto Festus, This man might have been set at liberty, if he had not appealed unto Caesar.
World English Bible Agrippa said to Festus, “This man might have been set free if he had not appealed to Caesar.”