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Acts 26

1 And Agrippa said unto Paul, Thou art permitted to speak for thyself. Then Paul stretched forth his hand, and made his defence:

Cross references & Strong's
Strong's numbers (from RLT):
  • Then G1161 (δέ) — but, and, etc.
  • Agrippa G67 (Ἀγρίππας) — wild-horse tamer; Agrippas, one of the Herods
  • said G5346 (φημί) — to show or make known one's thoughts, i.e. speak or say
  • unto G4314 (πρός) — a preposition of direction; forward to, i.e. toward (with the genitive case, the side of, i.e. pertaining to; with the dative case, by the side of, i.e. near…
  • Paul G3588 (ὁ) — the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in English idiom)
  • Paul G3972 (Παῦλος) — (little; but remotely from a derivative of , meaning the same); Paulus, the name of a Roman and of an apostle
  • Thou G4771 (σύ) — thou
  • art permitted G2010 (ἐπιτρέπω) — to turn over (transfer), i.e. allow
  • to speak G3004 (λέγω) — properly, to "lay" forth, i.e. (figuratively) relate (in words (usually of systematic or set discourse; whereas and generally refer to an individual express…
  • for G5228 (ὑπέρ) — "over", i.e. (with the genitive case) of place, above, beyond, across, or causal, for the sake of, instead, regarding; with the accusative case superior to, m…
  • thyself G4572 (σεαυτοῦ) — of (with, to) thyself
  • Then G5119 (τότε) — the when, i.e. at the time that (of the past or future, also in consecution)
  • stretched forth G1614 (ἐκτείνω) — to extend
  • the hand G3588 (ὁ) — the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in English idiom)
  • the hand G5495 (χείρ) — the hand (literally or figuratively (power); especially (by Hebraism) a means or instrument)
  • and answered for himself G626 (ἀπολογέομαι) — to give an account (legal plea) of oneself, i.e. exculpate (self)

2 I think myself happy, king Agrippa, that I am to make my defence before thee this day touching all the things whereof I am accused by the Jews:

Cross references & Strong's
Cross references (TSK): Matthew 10:19 · Luke 21:12 · Acts 25:26 · Acts 26:1 · Acts 26:7 · Acts 26:19 · Acts 26:26
Strong's numbers (from RLT):
  • I think G2233 (ἡγέομαι) — to lead, i.e. command (with official authority); figuratively, to deem, i.e. consider
  • myself G1683 (ἐμαυτοῦ) — of myself so likewise the dative case , and accusative case
  • happy G3107 (μακάριος) — supremely blest; by extension, fortunate, well off
  • king G935 (βασιλεύς) — a sovereign (abstractly, relatively, or figuratively)
  • Agrippa G67 (Ἀγρίππας) — wild-horse tamer; Agrippas, one of the Herods
  • because I shall G3195 (μέλλω) — to intend, i.e. be about to be, do, or suffer something (of persons or things, especially events; in the sense of purpose, duty, necessity, probability, poss…
  • answer for myself G626 (ἀπολογέομαι) — to give an account (legal plea) of oneself, i.e. exculpate (self)
  • this day G4594 (σήμερον) — on the (i.e. this) day (or night current or just passed); generally, now (i.e. at present, hitherto)
  • before G1909 (ἐπί) — properly, meaning superimposition (of time, place, order, etc.), as a relation of distribution (with the genitive case), i.e. over, upon, etc.; of rest (with…
  • thee G4771 (σύ) — thou
  • touching G4012 (περί) — properly, through (all over), i.e. around; figuratively with respect to; used in various applications, of place, cause or time (with the genitive case denotin…
  • all the things G3956 (πᾶς) — all, any, every, the whole
  • whereof G3739 (ὅς) — the relatively (sometimes demonstrative) pronoun, who, which, what, that
  • I am accused G1458 (ἐγκαλέω) — to call in (as a debt or demand), i.e. bring to account (charge, criminate, etc.)
  • of G5259 (ὑπό) — under, i.e. (with the genitive case) of place (beneath), or with verbs (the agency or means, through); (with the accusative case) of place (whither (underneat…
  • the Jews G2453 (Ἰουδαῖος) — Judæan, i.e. belonging to Jehudah

3 especially because thou art expert in all customs and questions which are among the Jews: wherefore I beseech thee to hear me patiently.

Cross references & Strong's
Strong's numbers (from RLT):
  • Especially G3122 (μάλιστα) — (adverbially) most (in the greatest degree) or particularly
  • thee G4771 (σύ) — thou
  • to be G1510 (εἰμί) — I exist (used only when emphatic)
  • expert G1109 (γνώστης) — a knower
  • in all G3956 (πᾶς) — all, any, every, the whole
  • customs G1485 (ἔθος) — a usage (prescribed by habit or law)
  • and G2532 (καί) — and, also, even, so then, too, etc.; often used in connection (or composition) with other particles or small words
  • questions G2213 (ζήτημα) — a search (properly concretely), i.e. (in words) a debate
  • which are G5037 (τέ) — both or also (properly, as correlation of )
  • among G2596 (κατά) — (prepositionally) down (in place or time), in varied relations (according to the case (genitive, dative or accusative) with which it is joined)
  • the Jews G3588 (ὁ) — the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in English idiom)
  • the Jews G2453 (Ἰουδαῖος) — Judæan, i.e. belonging to Jehudah
  • wherefore G1352 (διό) — through which thing, i.e. consequently
  • I beseech G1189 (δέομαι) — to beg (as binding oneself), i.e. petition
  • to hear G191 (ἀκούω) — to hear (in various senses)
  • me G1473 (ἐγώ)
  • patiently G3116 (μακροθυμώς) — with long (enduring) temper, i.e. leniently

4 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;

Cross references & Strong's
Cross references (TSK): Acts 22:3 · Galatians 1:13 · Philippians 3:5 · 2 Timothy 3:10
Strong's numbers (from RLT):
  • G3588 (ὁ) — the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in English idiom)
  • G3303 (μέν) — properly, indicative of affirmation or concession (in fact); usually followed by a contrasted clause with (this one, the former, etc.)
  • G3767 (οὖν) — (adverbially) certainly, or (conjunctionally) accordingly
  • My G1473 (ἐγώ)
  • manner of life G981 (βίωσις) — living (properly, the act, by implication, the mode)
  • from G1537 (ἐκ) — literal or figurative; direct or remote)
  • my youth G3503 (νεότης) — newness, i.e. youthfulness
  • which G3588 (ὁ) — the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in English idiom)
  • was G1096 (γίνομαι) — to cause to be ("gen"-erate), i.e. (reflexively) to become (come into being), used with great latitude (literal, figurative, intensive, etc.)
  • at G575 (ἀπό) — "off," i.e. away (from something near), in various senses (of place, time, or relation; literal or figurative)
  • the first G746 (ἀρχή) — (properly abstract) a commencement, or (concretely) chief (in various applications of order, time, place, or rank)
  • among G1722 (ἐν) — "in," at, (up-)on, by, etc.
  • mine own G1473 (ἐγώ)
  • nation G3588 (ὁ) — the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in English idiom)
  • nation G1484 (ἔθνος) — a race (as of the same habit), i.e. a tribe; specially, a foreign (non-Jewish) one (usually, by implication, pagan)
  • at G1722 (ἐν) — "in," at, (up-)on, by, etc.
  • Jerusalem G2414 (Ἱεροσόλυμα) — Hierosolyma (i.e. Jerushalaim), the capitol of Palestine
  • know G1492 (εἴδω) — used only in certain past tenses, the others being borrowed from the equivalent and ; properly, to see (literally or figuratively); by implication, (in the p…
  • all G3956 (πᾶς) — all, any, every, the whole
  • the Jews G3588 (ὁ) — the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in English idiom)
  • the Jews G2453 (Ἰουδαῖος) — Judæan, i.e. belonging to Jehudah

5 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.

Cross references & Strong's
Cross references (TSK): Acts 22:3 · Acts 22:5 · Acts 23:6 · Acts 24:5 · Acts 24:14 · Philippians 3:5
Strong's numbers (from RLT):
  • Which knew G4267 (προγινώσκω) — to know beforehand, i.e. foresee
  • me G1473 (ἐγώ)
  • from the beginning G509 (ἄνωθεν) — from above; by analogy, from the first; by implication, anew
  • if G1437 (ἐάν) — a conditional particle; in case that, provided, etc.; often used in connection with other particles to denote indefiniteness or uncertainty
  • they would G2309 (θέλω) — to determine (as an active option from subjective impulse; whereas properly denotes rather a passive acquiescence in objective considerations), i.e. choose…
  • testify G3140 (μαρτυρέω) — to be a witness, i.e. testify (literally or figuratively)
  • that G3754 (ὅτι) — demonstrative, that (sometimes redundant); causative, because
  • after G2596 (κατά) — (prepositionally) down (in place or time), in varied relations (according to the case (genitive, dative or accusative) with which it is joined)
  • the most straitest G3588 (ὁ) — the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in English idiom)
  • the most straitest G196 (ἀκριβέστατος) — most exact
  • sect G139 (αἵρεσις) — properly, a choice, i.e. (specially) a party or (abstractly) disunion
  • of our G2251 (ἡμέτερος) — our
  • religion G3588 (ὁ) — the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in English idiom)
  • religion G2356 (θρησκεία) — ceremonial observance
  • I lived G2198 (ζάω) — to live (literally or figuratively)
  • a Pharisee G5330 (Φαρισαῖος) — a separatist, i.e. exclusively religious; a Pharisean, i.e. Jewish sectary

6 And now I stand here to be judged for the hope of the promise made of God unto our fathers;

Cross references & Strong's
Strong's numbers (from RLT):
  • And G2532 (καί) — and, also, even, so then, too, etc.; often used in connection (or composition) with other particles or small words
  • now G3568 (νῦν) — "now" (as adverb of date, a transition or emphasis); also as noun or adjective present or immediate
  • I stand G2476 (ἵστημι) — to stand (transitively or intransitively), used in various applications (literally or figuratively)
  • and am judged G2919 (κρίνω) — by implication, to try, condemn, punish
  • for G1909 (ἐπί) — properly, meaning superimposition (of time, place, order, etc.), as a relation of distribution (with the genitive case), i.e. over, upon, etc.; of rest (with…
  • the hope G1680 (ἐλπίς) — expectation (abstractly or concretely) or confidence
  • of the promise G3588 (ὁ) — the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in English idiom)
  • of the promise G1860 (ἐπαγγελία) — an announcement (for information, assent or pledge; especially a divine assurance of good)
  • made G1096 (γίνομαι) — to cause to be ("gen"-erate), i.e. (reflexively) to become (come into being), used with great latitude (literal, figurative, intensive, etc.)
  • of G5259 (ὑπό) — under, i.e. (with the genitive case) of place (beneath), or with verbs (the agency or means, through); (with the accusative case) of place (whither (underneat…
  • God G3588 (ὁ) — the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in English idiom)
  • God G2316 (θεός) — a deity, especially (with ) the supreme Divinity; figuratively, a magistrate; by Hebraism, very
  • unto G4314 (πρός) — a preposition of direction; forward to, i.e. toward (with the genitive case, the side of, i.e. pertaining to; with the dative case, by the side of, i.e. near…
  • our fathers G3588 (ὁ) — the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in English idiom)
  • our fathers G3962 (πατήρ) — a "father" (literally or figuratively, near or more remote)

7 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!

Cross references & Strong's
Strong's numbers (from RLT):
  • G3588 (ὁ) — the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in English idiom)
  • Unto G1519 (εἰς) — to or into (indicating the point reached or entered), of place, time, or (figuratively) purpose (result, etc.); also in adverbial phrases
  • which G3739 (ὅς) — the relatively (sometimes demonstrative) pronoun, who, which, what, that
  • our G1473 (ἐγώ)
  • twelve tribes G3588 (ὁ) — the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in English idiom)
  • twelve tribes G1429 (δωδεκάφυλον) — the commonwealth of Israel
  • G1722 (ἐν) — "in," at, (up-)on, by, etc.
  • instantly G1616 (ἐκτένεια) — intentness
  • serving G3000 (λατρεύω) — to minister (to God), i.e. render religious homage
  • day G2250 (ἡμέρα) — day, i.e. (literally) the time space between dawn and dark, or the whole 24 hours (but several days were usually reckoned by the Jews as inclusive of the part…
  • and G2532 (καί) — and, also, even, so then, too, etc.; often used in connection (or composition) with other particles or small words
  • night G3571 (νύξ) — "night" (literally or figuratively)
  • hope G1679 (ἐλπίζω) — to expect or confide
  • to come G2658 (καταντάω) — to meet against, i.e. arrive at (literally or figuratively)
  • For G4012 (περί) — properly, through (all over), i.e. around; figuratively with respect to; used in various applications, of place, cause or time (with the genitive case denotin…
  • hope’s sake G1680 (ἐλπίς) — expectation (abstractly or concretely) or confidence
  • king G935 (βασιλεύς) — a sovereign (abstractly, relatively, or figuratively)
  • Agrippa G67 (Ἀγρίππας) — wild-horse tamer; Agrippas, one of the Herods
  • I am accused G1458 (ἐγκαλέω) — to call in (as a debt or demand), i.e. bring to account (charge, criminate, etc.)
  • of G5259 (ὑπό) — under, i.e. (with the genitive case) of place (beneath), or with verbs (the agency or means, through); (with the accusative case) of place (whither (underneat…
  • the Jews G2453 (Ἰουδαῖος) — Judæan, i.e. belonging to Jehudah

8 Why is it judged incredible with you, if God doth raise the dead?

Cross references & Strong's
Strong's numbers (from RLT):
  • Why G5101 (τίς) — an interrogative pronoun, who, which or what (in direct or indirect questions)
  • should it be thought G2919 (κρίνω) — by implication, to try, condemn, punish
  • a thing incredible G571 (ἄπιστος) — (actively) disbelieving, i.e. without Christian faith (specially, a heathen); (passively) untrustworthy (person), or incredible (thing)
  • with G3844 (παρά) — properly, near; i.e. (with genitive case) from beside (literally or figuratively), (with dative case) at (or in) the vicinity of (objectively or subjectively)…
  • you G4771 (σύ) — thou
  • that G1487 (εἰ) — if, whether, that, etc.
  • God G3588 (ὁ) — the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in English idiom)
  • God G2316 (θεός) — a deity, especially (with ) the supreme Divinity; figuratively, a magistrate; by Hebraism, very
  • should raise G1453 (ἐγείρω) — to waken (transitively or intransitively), i.e. rouse (literally, from sleep, from sitting or lying, from disease, from death; or figuratively, from obscurity…
  • the dead G3498 (νεκρός) — dead (literally or figuratively; also as noun)

9 I verily thought with myself that I ought to do many things contrary to the name of Jesus of Nazareth.

Cross references & Strong's
Strong's numbers (from RLT):
  • I G1473 (ἐγώ)
  • verily G3767 (οὖν) — (adverbially) certainly, or (conjunctionally) accordingly
  • G3303 (μέν) — properly, indicative of affirmation or concession (in fact); usually followed by a contrasted clause with (this one, the former, etc.)
  • thought G1380 (δοκέω) — compare the base of ) of the same meaning; to think; by implication, to seem (truthfully or uncertainly)
  • with myself G1683 (ἐμαυτοῦ) — of myself so likewise the dative case , and accusative case
  • that I ought G1163 (δεῖ) — also ; neuter active participle of the same; both used impersonally; it is (was, etc.) necessary (as binding)
  • do G4238 (πράσσω) — to "practise", i.e. perform repeatedly or habitually (thus differing from , which properly refers to a single act); by implication, to execute, accomplish, et…
  • many things G4183 (πολύς) — (singular) much (in any respect) or (plural) many; neuter (singular) as adverbial, largely; neuter (plural) as adverb or noun often, mostly, largely
  • contrary G1727 (ἐναντίος) — opposite; figuratively, antagonistic
  • to G4314 (πρός) — a preposition of direction; forward to, i.e. toward (with the genitive case, the side of, i.e. pertaining to; with the dative case, by the side of, i.e. near…
  • the name G3588 (ὁ) — the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in English idiom)
  • the name G3686 (ὄνομα) — a "name" (literally or figuratively) (authority, character)
  • of Jesus G2424 (Ἰησοῦς) — Jesus (i.e. Jehoshua), the name of our Lord and two (three) other Israelites
  • of Nazareth G3588 (ὁ) — the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in English idiom)
  • of Nazareth G3480 (Ναζωραῖος) — a Nazoræan, i.e. inhabitant of Nazareth; by extension, a Christian

10 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.

Cross references & Strong's
Strong's numbers (from RLT):
  • G3588 (ὁ) — the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in English idiom)
  • Which thing G3739 (ὅς) — the relatively (sometimes demonstrative) pronoun, who, which, what, that
  • I G4160 (ποιέω) — to make or do (in a very wide application, more or less direct)
  • also G2532 (καί) — and, also, even, so then, too, etc.; often used in connection (or composition) with other particles or small words
  • did G4160 (ποιέω) — to make or do (in a very wide application, more or less direct)
  • in G1722 (ἐν) — "in," at, (up-)on, by, etc.
  • Jerusalem G2414 (Ἱεροσόλυμα) — Hierosolyma (i.e. Jerushalaim), the capitol of Palestine
  • and G2532 (καί) — and, also, even, so then, too, etc.; often used in connection (or composition) with other particles or small words
  • many G4183 (πολύς) — (singular) much (in any respect) or (plural) many; neuter (singular) as adverbial, largely; neuter (plural) as adverb or noun often, mostly, largely
  • of the saints G40 (ἅγιος) — sacred (physically, pure, morally blameless or religious, ceremonially, consecrated)
  • did G2623 (κατακλείω) — to shut down (in a dungeon), i.e. incarcerate
  • I G1473 (ἐγώ)
  • shut up G2623 (κατακλείω) — to shut down (in a dungeon), i.e. incarcerate
  • in prison G5438 (φυλακή) — a guarding or (concretely, guard), the act, the person; figuratively, the place, the condition, or (specially), the time (as a division of day or night), lite…
  • having received G2983 (λαμβάνω) — while is more violent, to seize or remove))
  • authority G1849 (ἐξουσία) — privilege, i.e. (subjectively) force, capacity, competency, freedom, or (objectively) mastery (concretely, magistrate, superhuman, potentate, token of control…
  • from G3844 (παρά) — properly, near; i.e. (with genitive case) from beside (literally or figuratively), (with dative case) at (or in) the vicinity of (objectively or subjectively)…
  • the chief priests G3588 (ὁ) — the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in English idiom)
  • the chief priests G749 (ἀρχιερεύς) — the high-priest (literally, of the Jews, typically, Christ); by extension a chief priest
  • and G5037 (τέ) — both or also (properly, as correlation of )
  • when they G846 (αὐτός) — the reflexive pronoun self, used (alone or in the compound ) of the third person , and (with the proper personal pronoun) of the other persons
  • were put to death G337 (ἀναιρέω) — to take up, i.e. adopt; by implication, to take away (violently), i.e. abolish, murder
  • I gave G2702 (καταφέρω) — to bear down, i.e. (figuratively) overcome (with drowsiness); specially, to cast a vote
  • my voice G5586 (ψῆφος) — a pebble (as worn smooth by handling), i.e. (by implication, of use as a counter or ballot) a verdict (of acquittal) or ticket (of admission); a vote
  • against G2702 (καταφέρω) — to bear down, i.e. (figuratively) overcome (with drowsiness); specially, to cast a vote

11 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.

Cross references & Strong's
Strong's numbers (from RLT):
  • And G2532 (καί) — and, also, even, so then, too, etc.; often used in connection (or composition) with other particles or small words
  • I punished G5097 (τιμωρέω) — properly, to protect one's honor, i.e. to avenge (inflict a penalty)
  • them G846 (αὐτός) — the reflexive pronoun self, used (alone or in the compound ) of the third person , and (with the proper personal pronoun) of the other persons
  • oft G4178 (πολλάκις) — many times, i.e. frequently
  • in G2596 (κατά) — (prepositionally) down (in place or time), in varied relations (according to the case (genitive, dative or accusative) with which it is joined)
  • every G3956 (πᾶς) — all, any, every, the whole
  • synagogue G3588 (ὁ) — the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in English idiom)
  • synagogue G4864 (συναγωγή) — an assemblage of persons; specially, a Jewish "synagogue" (the meeting or the place); by analogy, a Christian church
  • and compelled G315 (ἀναγκάζω) — to necessitate
  • to blaspheme G987 (βλασφημέω) — to vilify; specially, to speak impiously
  • and G5037 (τέ) — both or also (properly, as correlation of )
  • being G1693 (ἐμμαίνομαι) — to rave on, i.e. rage at
  • exceedingly G4057 (περισσῶς) — superabundantly
  • mad G1693 (ἐμμαίνομαι) — to rave on, i.e. rage at
  • against them G846 (αὐτός) — the reflexive pronoun self, used (alone or in the compound ) of the third person , and (with the proper personal pronoun) of the other persons
  • I persecuted G1377 (διώκω) — compare the base of and ); to pursue (literally or figuratively); by implication, to persecute
  • even G2193 (ἕως) — a conjunction, preposition and adverb of continuance, until (of time and place)
  • G2532 (καί) — and, also, even, so then, too, etc.; often used in connection (or composition) with other particles or small words
  • unto G1519 (εἰς) — to or into (indicating the point reached or entered), of place, time, or (figuratively) purpose (result, etc.); also in adverbial phrases
  • strange G1854 (ἔξω) — out(-side, of doors), literally or figuratively
  • cities G3588 (ὁ) — the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in English idiom)
  • cities G4172 (πόλις) — a town (properly, with walls, of greater or less size)

12 Whereupon as I journeyed to Damascus with the authority and commission of the chief priests,

Cross references & Strong's
Strong's numbers (from RLT):
  • G3588 (ὁ) — the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in English idiom)
  • G1722 (ἐν) — "in," at, (up-)on, by, etc.
  • Whereupon G3739 (ὅς) — the relatively (sometimes demonstrative) pronoun, who, which, what, that
  • as G2532 (καί) — and, also, even, so then, too, etc.; often used in connection (or composition) with other particles or small words
  • I went G4198 (πορεύομαι) — to traverse, i.e. travel (literally or figuratively; especially to remove (figuratively, die), live, etc.);
  • to G1519 (εἰς) — to or into (indicating the point reached or entered), of place, time, or (figuratively) purpose (result, etc.); also in adverbial phrases
  • Damascus G3588 (ὁ) — the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in English idiom)
  • Damascus G1154 (Δαμασκός) — Damascus, a city of Syria
  • with G3326 (μετά) — properly, denoting accompaniment; "amid" (local or causal); modified variously according to the case (genitive association, or accusative succession) with wh…
  • authority G1849 (ἐξουσία) — privilege, i.e. (subjectively) force, capacity, competency, freedom, or (objectively) mastery (concretely, magistrate, superhuman, potentate, token of control…
  • and G2532 (καί) — and, also, even, so then, too, etc.; often used in connection (or composition) with other particles or small words
  • commission G2011 (ἐπιτροπή) — permission, i.e. (by implication) full power
  • from G3844 (παρά) — properly, near; i.e. (with genitive case) from beside (literally or figuratively), (with dative case) at (or in) the vicinity of (objectively or subjectively)…
  • the chief priests G3588 (ὁ) — the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in English idiom)
  • the chief priests G749 (ἀρχιερεύς) — the high-priest (literally, of the Jews, typically, Christ); by extension a chief priest

13 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.

Cross references & Strong's
Strong's numbers (from RLT):
  • At midday G2250 (ἡμέρα) — day, i.e. (literally) the time space between dawn and dark, or the whole 24 hours (but several days were usually reckoned by the Jews as inclusive of the part…
  • At midday G3319 (μέσος) — middle (as an adjective or (neuter) noun)
  • O king G935 (βασιλεύς) — a sovereign (abstractly, relatively, or figuratively)
  • I saw G3708 (ὁράω) — by extension, to attend to; by Hebraism, to experience; passively, to appear
  • in G2596 (κατά) — (prepositionally) down (in place or time), in varied relations (according to the case (genitive, dative or accusative) with which it is joined)
  • the way G3588 (ὁ) — the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in English idiom)
  • the way G3598 (ὁδός) — a road; by implication, a progress (the route, act or distance); figuratively, a mode or means
  • a light G5457 (φῶς) — luminousness (in the widest application, natural or artificial, abstract or concrete, literal or figurative)
  • from heaven G3771 (οὐρανόθεν) — from the sky
  • above G5228 (ὑπέρ) — "over", i.e. (with the genitive case) of place, above, beyond, across, or causal, for the sake of, instead, regarding; with the accusative case superior to, m…
  • the brightness G3588 (ὁ) — the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in English idiom)
  • the brightness G2987 (λαμπρότης) — brilliancy
  • of the sun G3588 (ὁ) — the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in English idiom)
  • of the sun G2246 (ἥλιος) — the sun; by implication, light
  • shining round about G4034 (περιλάμπω) — to illuminate all around, i.e. invest with a halo
  • me G1473 (ἐγώ)
  • and G2532 (καί) — and, also, even, so then, too, etc.; often used in connection (or composition) with other particles or small words
  • them G3588 (ὁ) — the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in English idiom)
  • which journeyed G4198 (πορεύομαι) — to traverse, i.e. travel (literally or figuratively; especially to remove (figuratively, die), live, etc.);
  • with G4862 (σύν) — with or together (but much closer than or ), i.e. by association, companionship, process, resemblance, possession, instrumentality, addition, etc.

14 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.

Cross references & Strong's
Strong's numbers (from RLT):
  • And G1161 (δέ) — but, and, etc.
  • when we G1473 (ἐγώ)
  • were all G3956 (πᾶς) — all, any, every, the whole
  • fallen G2667 (καταπίπτω) — to fall down
  • to G1519 (εἰς) — to or into (indicating the point reached or entered), of place, time, or (figuratively) purpose (result, etc.); also in adverbial phrases
  • the earth G3588 (ὁ) — the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in English idiom)
  • the earth G1093 (γῆ) — soil; by extension a region, or the solid part or the whole of the terrene globe (including the occupants in each application)
  • I heard G191 (ἀκούω) — to hear (in various senses)
  • a voice G5456 (φωνή) — a tone (articulate, bestial or artificial); by implication, an address (for any purpose), saying or language
  • speaking G2980 (λαλέω) — to talk, i.e. utter words
  • unto G4314 (πρός) — a preposition of direction; forward to, i.e. toward (with the genitive case, the side of, i.e. pertaining to; with the dative case, by the side of, i.e. near…
  • me G1473 (ἐγώ)
  • and G2532 (καί) — and, also, even, so then, too, etc.; often used in connection (or composition) with other particles or small words
  • saying G3004 (λέγω) — properly, to "lay" forth, i.e. (figuratively) relate (in words (usually of systematic or set discourse; whereas and generally refer to an individual express…
  • in the Hebrew G3588 (ὁ) — the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in English idiom)
  • in the Hebrew G1446 (Ἑβραΐς) — the Hebraistic (Hebrew) or Jewish (Chaldee) language
  • tongue G1258 (διάλεκτος) — a (mode of) discourse, i.e. "dialect"
  • Saul G4549 (Σαούλ) — Saul (i.e. Shaul), the Jewish name of Paul
  • why G5101 (τίς) — an interrogative pronoun, who, which or what (in direct or indirect questions)
  • persecutest G1377 (διώκω) — compare the base of and ); to pursue (literally or figuratively); by implication, to persecute
  • thou me G1473 (ἐγώ)
  • hard G4642 (σκληρός) — dry, i.e. hard or tough (figuratively, harsh, severe)
  • for thee G4771 (σύ) — thou
  • to kick G2979 (λακτίζω) — to recalcitrate
  • against G4314 (πρός) — a preposition of direction; forward to, i.e. toward (with the genitive case, the side of, i.e. pertaining to; with the dative case, by the side of, i.e. near…
  • the pricks G2759 (κέντρον) — a point ("centre"), i.e. a sting (figuratively, poison) or goad (figuratively, divine impulse)

15 And I said, Who art thou, Lord? And the Lord said, I am Jesus whom thou persecutest.

Cross references & Strong's
Cross references (TSK): Exodus 16:8 · Matthew 25:40 · Matthew 25:45
Strong's numbers (from RLT):
  • G3588 (ὁ) — the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in English idiom)
  • And G1161 (δέ) — but, and, etc.
  • I G1473 (ἐγώ)
  • said G3004 (λέγω) — properly, to "lay" forth, i.e. (figuratively) relate (in words (usually of systematic or set discourse; whereas and generally refer to an individual express…
  • Who G5101 (τίς) — an interrogative pronoun, who, which or what (in direct or indirect questions)
  • art thou G1510 (εἰμί) — I exist (used only when emphatic)
  • Lord G2962 (κύριος) — supreme in authority, i.e. (as noun) controller; by implication, Master (as a respectful title)
  • he said G3004 (λέγω) — properly, to "lay" forth, i.e. (figuratively) relate (in words (usually of systematic or set discourse; whereas and generally refer to an individual express…
  • am G1510 (εἰμί) — I exist (used only when emphatic)
  • Jesus G2424 (Ἰησοῦς) — Jesus (i.e. Jehoshua), the name of our Lord and two (three) other Israelites
  • whom G3739 (ὅς) — the relatively (sometimes demonstrative) pronoun, who, which, what, that
  • thou G4771 (σύ) — thou
  • persecutest G1377 (διώκω) — compare the base of and ); to pursue (literally or figuratively); by implication, to persecute

16 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;

Cross references & Strong's
Strong's numbers (from RLT):
  • But G235 (ἀλλά) — properly, other things, i.e. (adverbially) contrariwise (in many relations)
  • rise G450 (ἀνίστημι) — to stand up (literal or figurative, transitive or intransitive)
  • and G2532 (καί) — and, also, even, so then, too, etc.; often used in connection (or composition) with other particles or small words
  • stand G2476 (ἵστημι) — to stand (transitively or intransitively), used in various applications (literally or figuratively)
  • upon G1909 (ἐπί) — properly, meaning superimposition (of time, place, order, etc.), as a relation of distribution (with the genitive case), i.e. over, upon, etc.; of rest (with…
  • thy G4771 (σύ) — thou
  • feet G3588 (ὁ) — the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in English idiom)
  • feet G4228 (πούς) — a "foot" (figuratively or literally)
  • for G1063 (γάρ) — properly, assigning a reason (used in argument, explanation or intensification; often with other particles)
  • I have appeared G3708 (ὁράω) — by extension, to attend to; by Hebraism, to experience; passively, to appear
  • unto thee G4771 (σύ) — thou
  • for G1519 (εἰς) — to or into (indicating the point reached or entered), of place, time, or (figuratively) purpose (result, etc.); also in adverbial phrases
  • this purpose G3778 (οὗτος) — the he (she or it), i.e. this or that (often with article repeated)
  • to make G4400 (προχειρίζομαι) — to handle for oneself in advance, i.e. (figuratively) to purpose
  • thee G4771 (σύ) — thou
  • a minister G5257 (ὑπηρέτης) — an under-oarsman, i.e. (generally) subordinate (assistant, sexton, constable)
  • a witness G3144 (μάρτυς) — a witness (literally (judicially) or figuratively (genitive case)); by analogy, a "martyr"
  • both G5037 (τέ) — both or also (properly, as correlation of )
  • of these things which G3739 (ὅς) — the relatively (sometimes demonstrative) pronoun, who, which, what, that
  • thou hast seen G3708 (ὁράω) — by extension, to attend to; by Hebraism, to experience; passively, to appear
  • and G5037 (τέ) — both or also (properly, as correlation of )
  • of those things in the which G3739 (ὅς) — the relatively (sometimes demonstrative) pronoun, who, which, what, that
  • I will appear G3708 (ὁράω) — by extension, to attend to; by Hebraism, to experience; passively, to appear

17 delivering thee from the people, and from the Gentiles, unto whom I send thee,

Cross references & Strong's
Strong's numbers (from RLT):
  • Delivering G1807 (ἐξαιρέω) — actively, to tear out; middle voice, to select; figuratively, to release
  • thee G4771 (σύ) — thou
  • from G1537 (ἐκ) — literal or figurative; direct or remote)
  • the people G3588 (ὁ) — the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in English idiom)
  • the people G2992 (λαός) — a people (in general; thus differing from , which denotes one's own populace)
  • and G2532 (καί) — and, also, even, so then, too, etc.; often used in connection (or composition) with other particles or small words
  • the Gentiles G3588 (ὁ) — the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in English idiom)
  • the Gentiles G1484 (ἔθνος) — a race (as of the same habit), i.e. a tribe; specially, a foreign (non-Jewish) one (usually, by implication, pagan)
  • unto G1519 (εἰς) — to or into (indicating the point reached or entered), of place, time, or (figuratively) purpose (result, etc.); also in adverbial phrases
  • whom G3739 (ὅς) — the relatively (sometimes demonstrative) pronoun, who, which, what, that
  • now G3568 (νῦν) — "now" (as adverb of date, a transition or emphasis); also as noun or adjective present or immediate
  • I send G649 (ἀποστέλλω) — set apart, i.e. (by implication) to send out (properly, on a mission) literally or figuratively

18 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.

Cross references & Strong's
Strong's numbers (from RLT):
  • To open G455 (ἀνοίγω) — to open up (literally or figuratively, in various applications)
  • their G846 (αὐτός) — the reflexive pronoun self, used (alone or in the compound ) of the third person , and (with the proper personal pronoun) of the other persons
  • eyes G3788 (ὀφθαλμός) — the eye (literally or figuratively); by implication, vision; figuratively, envy (from the jealous side-glance)
  • G3588 (ὁ) — the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in English idiom)
  • to turn G1994 (ἐπιστρέφω) — to revert (literally, figuratively or morally)
  • from G575 (ἀπό) — "off," i.e. away (from something near), in various senses (of place, time, or relation; literal or figurative)
  • darkness G4655 (σκότος) — shadiness, i.e. obscurity (literally or figuratively)
  • to G1519 (εἰς) — to or into (indicating the point reached or entered), of place, time, or (figuratively) purpose (result, etc.); also in adverbial phrases
  • light G5457 (φῶς) — luminousness (in the widest application, natural or artificial, abstract or concrete, literal or figurative)
  • and G2532 (καί) — and, also, even, so then, too, etc.; often used in connection (or composition) with other particles or small words
  • the power G3588 (ὁ) — the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in English idiom)
  • the power G1849 (ἐξουσία) — privilege, i.e. (subjectively) force, capacity, competency, freedom, or (objectively) mastery (concretely, magistrate, superhuman, potentate, token of control…
  • of Satan G3588 (ὁ) — the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in English idiom)
  • of Satan G4567 (Σατανᾶς) — the accuser, i.e. the devil
  • unto G1909 (ἐπί) — properly, meaning superimposition (of time, place, order, etc.), as a relation of distribution (with the genitive case), i.e. over, upon, etc.; of rest (with…
  • God G3588 (ὁ) — the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in English idiom)
  • God G2316 (θεός) — a deity, especially (with ) the supreme Divinity; figuratively, a magistrate; by Hebraism, very
  • that G3588 (ὁ) — the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in English idiom)
  • they G846 (αὐτός) — the reflexive pronoun self, used (alone or in the compound ) of the third person , and (with the proper personal pronoun) of the other persons
  • may receive G2983 (λαμβάνω) — while is more violent, to seize or remove))
  • forgiveness G859 (ἄφεσις) — freedom; (figuratively) pardon
  • of sins G266 (ἁμαρτία) — a sin (properly abstract)
  • inheritance G2819 (κλῆρος) — a die (for drawing chances); by implication, a portion (as if so secured); by extension, an acquisition (especially a patrimony, figuratively)
  • among G1722 (ἐν) — "in," at, (up-)on, by, etc.
  • them which G3588 (ὁ) — the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in English idiom)
  • are sanctified G37 (ἁγιάζω) — to make holy, i.e. (ceremonially) purify or consecrate; (mentally) to venerate
  • by faith G4102 (πίστις) — persuasion, i.e. credence; moral conviction (of religious truth, or the truthfulness of God or a religious teacher), especially reliance upon Christ for salva…
  • that is in G1519 (εἰς) — to or into (indicating the point reached or entered), of place, time, or (figuratively) purpose (result, etc.); also in adverbial phrases
  • me G1473 (ἐγώ)

19 Wherefore, O king Agrippa, I was not disobedient unto the heavenly vision:

Cross references & Strong's
Strong's numbers (from RLT):
  • G3588 (ὁ) — the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in English idiom)
  • Whereupon G3606 (ὅθεν) — from which place or source or cause (adverb or conjunction)
  • O king G935 (βασιλεύς) — a sovereign (abstractly, relatively, or figuratively)
  • Agrippa G67 (Ἀγρίππας) — wild-horse tamer; Agrippas, one of the Herods
  • I was G1096 (γίνομαι) — to cause to be ("gen"-erate), i.e. (reflexively) to become (come into being), used with great latitude (literal, figurative, intensive, etc.)
  • not G3756 (οὐ) — the absolute negative (compare ) adverb; no or not
  • disobedient G545 (ἀπειθής) — unpersuadable, i.e. contumacious
  • unto the heavenly G3770 (οὐράνιος) — celestial, i.e. belonging to or coming from the sky
  • vision G3701 (ὀπτασία) — visuality, i.e. (concretely) an apparition

20 but declared both to them of Damascus first, and at Jerusalem, and throughout all the country of Judæa, and also to the Gentiles, that they should repent and turn to God, doing works worthy of repentance.

Cross references & Strong's
Strong's numbers (from RLT):
  • But G235 (ἀλλά) — properly, other things, i.e. (adverbially) contrariwise (in many relations)
  • shewed G518 (ἀπαγγέλλω) — to announce
  • first G4412 (πρῶτον) — firstly (in time, place, order, or importance)
  • unto them G3588 (ὁ) — the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in English idiom)
  • of G1722 (ἐν) — "in," at, (up-)on, by, etc.
  • Damascus G1154 (Δαμασκός) — Damascus, a city of Syria
  • and G2532 (καί) — and, also, even, so then, too, etc.; often used in connection (or composition) with other particles or small words
  • at Jerusalem G2414 (Ἱεροσόλυμα) — Hierosolyma (i.e. Jerushalaim), the capitol of Palestine
  • and G5037 (τέ) — both or also (properly, as correlation of )
  • throughout G1519 (εἰς) — to or into (indicating the point reached or entered), of place, time, or (figuratively) purpose (result, etc.); also in adverbial phrases
  • all G3956 (πᾶς) — all, any, every, the whole
  • the coasts G3588 (ὁ) — the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in English idiom)
  • the coasts G5561 (χώρα) — room, i.e. a space of territory (more or less extensive; often including its inhabitants)
  • of Judæa G3588 (ὁ) — the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in English idiom)
  • of Judæa G2449 (Ἰουδαία) — the Judæan land (i.e. Judæa), a region of Palestine
  • to the Gentiles G3588 (ὁ) — the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in English idiom)
  • to the Gentiles G1484 (ἔθνος) — a race (as of the same habit), i.e. a tribe; specially, a foreign (non-Jewish) one (usually, by implication, pagan)
  • that they should repent G3340 (μετανοέω) — to think differently or afterwards, i.e. reconsider (morally, feel compunction)
  • turn G1994 (ἐπιστρέφω) — to revert (literally, figuratively or morally)
  • to G1909 (ἐπί) — properly, meaning superimposition (of time, place, order, etc.), as a relation of distribution (with the genitive case), i.e. over, upon, etc.; of rest (with…
  • God G3588 (ὁ) — the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in English idiom)
  • God G2316 (θεός) — a deity, especially (with ) the supreme Divinity; figuratively, a magistrate; by Hebraism, very
  • and do G4238 (πράσσω) — to "practise", i.e. perform repeatedly or habitually (thus differing from , which properly refers to a single act); by implication, to execute, accomplish, et…
  • works G2041 (ἔργον) — toil (as an effort or occupation); by implication, an act
  • meet G514 (ἄξιος) — deserving, comparable or suitable (as if drawing praise)
  • for repentance G3588 (ὁ) — the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in English idiom)
  • for repentance G3341 (μετάνοια) — (subjectively) compunction (for guilt, including reformation); by implication, reversal (of (another's) decision)

21 For this cause the Jews seized me in the temple, and assayed to kill me.

Cross references & Strong's
Cross references (TSK): Acts 21:27 · Acts 21:30 · Acts 22:22 · Acts 23:12 · Acts 25:3
Strong's numbers (from RLT):
  • G3588 (ὁ) — the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in English idiom)
  • For G1752 (ἕνεκα) — on account of
  • these causes G3778 (οὗτος) — the he (she or it), i.e. this or that (often with article repeated)
  • the Jews G2453 (Ἰουδαῖος) — Judæan, i.e. belonging to Jehudah
  • caught G4815 (συλλαμβάνω) — to clasp, i.e. seize (arrest, capture); specially, to conceive (literally or figuratively); by implication, to aid
  • me G1473 (ἐγώ)
  • in G1722 (ἐν) — "in," at, (up-)on, by, etc.
  • the temple G3588 (ὁ) — the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in English idiom)
  • the temple G2411 (ἱερόν) — a sacred place, i.e. the entire precincts (whereas denotes the central sanctuary itself) of the Temple (at Jerusalem or elsewhere)
  • and went about G3987 (πειράω) — to test (subjectively), i.e. (reflexively) to attempt
  • to kill G1315 (διαχειρίζομαι) — to handle thoroughly, i.e. lay violent hands upon

22 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;

Cross references & Strong's
Strong's numbers (from RLT):
  • G3588 (ὁ) — the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in English idiom)
  • Having G5177 (τυγχάνω) — akin to the base of through the idea of effecting; properly, to affect; or (specially), to hit or light upon (as a mark to be reached), i.e. (transitively) t…
  • therefore G3767 (οὖν) — (adverbially) certainly, or (conjunctionally) accordingly
  • obtained G5177 (τυγχάνω) — akin to the base of through the idea of effecting; properly, to affect; or (specially), to hit or light upon (as a mark to be reached), i.e. (transitively) t…
  • help G1947 (ἐπικουρία) — assistance
  • of G3844 (παρά) — properly, near; i.e. (with genitive case) from beside (literally or figuratively), (with dative case) at (or in) the vicinity of (objectively or subjectively)…
  • God G3588 (ὁ) — the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in English idiom)
  • God G2316 (θεός) — a deity, especially (with ) the supreme Divinity; figuratively, a magistrate; by Hebraism, very
  • I continue G2476 (ἵστημι) — to stand (transitively or intransitively), used in various applications (literally or figuratively)
  • unto G891 (ἄχρι) — (of time) until or (of place) up to
  • this G3778 (οὗτος) — the he (she or it), i.e. this or that (often with article repeated)
  • day G3588 (ὁ) — the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in English idiom)
  • day G2250 (ἡμέρα) — day, i.e. (literally) the time space between dawn and dark, or the whole 24 hours (but several days were usually reckoned by the Jews as inclusive of the part…
  • witnessing G3140 (μαρτυρέω) — to be a witness, i.e. testify (literally or figuratively)
  • both G5037 (τέ) — both or also (properly, as correlation of )
  • to small G3398 (μικρός) — small (in size, quantity, number or (figuratively) dignity)
  • and G2532 (καί) — and, also, even, so then, too, etc.; often used in connection (or composition) with other particles or small words
  • great G3173 (μέγας) — big (literally or figuratively, in a very wide application)
  • saying G3004 (λέγω) — properly, to "lay" forth, i.e. (figuratively) relate (in words (usually of systematic or set discourse; whereas and generally refer to an individual express…
  • none G3762 (οὐδείς) — not even one (man, woman or thing), i.e. none, nobody, nothing
  • other things G1622 (ἐκτός) — the exterior; figuratively (as a preposition) aside from, besides
  • than G5037 (τέ) — both or also (properly, as correlation of )
  • those which G3739 (ὅς) — the relatively (sometimes demonstrative) pronoun, who, which, what, that
  • the prophets G3588 (ὁ) — the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in English idiom)
  • the prophets G4396 (προφήτης) — a foreteller ("prophet"); by analogy, an inspired speaker; by extension, a poet
  • Moses G3475 (Μωσεύς) — Moseus, Moses, or Mouses (i.e. Mosheh), the Hebrew lawgiver
  • did say G2980 (λαλέω) — to talk, i.e. utter words
  • should G3195 (μέλλω) — to intend, i.e. be about to be, do, or suffer something (of persons or things, especially events; in the sense of purpose, duty, necessity, probability, poss…
  • come G1096 (γίνομαι) — to cause to be ("gen"-erate), i.e. (reflexively) to become (come into being), used with great latitude (literal, figurative, intensive, etc.)

23 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.

Cross references & Strong's
Strong's numbers (from RLT):
  • That G1487 (εἰ) — if, whether, that, etc.
  • Christ G3588 (ὁ) — the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in English idiom)
  • Christ G5547 (Χριστός) — anointed, i.e. the Messiah, an epithet of Jesus
  • should G3195 (μέλλω) — to intend, i.e. be about to be, do, or suffer something (of persons or things, especially events; in the sense of purpose, duty, necessity, probability, poss…
  • suffer G3805 (παθητός) — liable (i.e. doomed) to experience pain
  • he should be the first G4413 (πρῶτος) — foremost (in time, place, order or importance)
  • that should rise G386 (ἀνάστασις) — a standing up again, i.e. (literally) a resurrection from death (individual, genitive case or by implication, (its author)), or (figuratively) a (moral) recov…
  • from G1537 (ἐκ) — literal or figurative; direct or remote)
  • the dead G3498 (νεκρός) — dead (literally or figuratively; also as noun)
  • and should shew G2605 (καταγγέλλω) — to proclaim, promulgate
  • light G5457 (φῶς) — luminousness (in the widest application, natural or artificial, abstract or concrete, literal or figurative)
  • unto the people G3588 (ὁ) — the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in English idiom)
  • unto the people G2992 (λαός) — a people (in general; thus differing from , which denotes one's own populace)
  • and G2532 (καί) — and, also, even, so then, too, etc.; often used in connection (or composition) with other particles or small words
  • to the Gentiles G3588 (ὁ) — the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in English idiom)
  • to the Gentiles G1484 (ἔθνος) — a race (as of the same habit), i.e. a tribe; specially, a foreign (non-Jewish) one (usually, by implication, pagan)

24 And as he thus made his defence, Festus saith with a loud voice, Paul, thou art mad; thy much learning is turning thee mad.

Cross references & Strong's
Strong's numbers (from RLT):
  • G3588 (ὁ) — the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in English idiom)
  • And G1161 (δέ) — but, and, etc.
  • as he G846 (αὐτός) — the reflexive pronoun self, used (alone or in the compound ) of the third person , and (with the proper personal pronoun) of the other persons
  • thus G3778 (οὗτος) — the he (she or it), i.e. this or that (often with article repeated)
  • spake for himself G626 (ἀπολογέομαι) — to give an account (legal plea) of oneself, i.e. exculpate (self)
  • Festus G3588 (ὁ) — the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in English idiom)
  • Festus G5347 (Φῆστος) — festal; Phestus (i.e. Festus), a Roman
  • said G5346 (φημί) — to show or make known one's thoughts, i.e. speak or say
  • with a loud G3173 (μέγας) — big (literally or figuratively, in a very wide application)
  • voice G3588 (ὁ) — the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in English idiom)
  • voice G5456 (φωνή) — a tone (articulate, bestial or artificial); by implication, an address (for any purpose), saying or language
  • Paul G3972 (Παῦλος) — (little; but remotely from a derivative of , meaning the same); Paulus, the name of a Roman and of an apostle
  • thou art beside thyself G3105 (μαίνομαι) — through the idea of insensate craving); to rave as a "maniac"
  • much G4183 (πολύς) — (singular) much (in any respect) or (plural) many; neuter (singular) as adverbial, largely; neuter (plural) as adverb or noun often, mostly, largely
  • learning G1121 (γράμμα) — a writing, i.e. a letter, note, epistle, book, etc.; plural learning
  • doth make G4062 (περιτρέπω) — to turn around, i.e. (mentally) to craze
  • thee G4771 (σύ) — thou
  • G1519 (εἰς) — to or into (indicating the point reached or entered), of place, time, or (figuratively) purpose (result, etc.); also in adverbial phrases
  • mad G3130 (μανία) — craziness

25 But Paul saith, I am not mad, most excellent Festus; but speak forth words of truth and soberness.

Cross references & Strong's
Strong's numbers (from RLT):
  • G3588 (ὁ) — the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in English idiom)
  • But G1161 (δέ) — but, and, etc.
  • he said G5346 (φημί) — to show or make known one's thoughts, i.e. speak or say
  • I am G3105 (μαίνομαι) — through the idea of insensate craving); to rave as a "maniac"
  • not G3756 (οὐ) — the absolute negative (compare ) adverb; no or not
  • mad G3105 (μαίνομαι) — through the idea of insensate craving); to rave as a "maniac"
  • most noble G2903 (κράτιστος) — strongest, i.e. (in dignity) very honorable
  • Festus G5347 (Φῆστος) — festal; Phestus (i.e. Festus), a Roman
  • but G235 (ἀλλά) — properly, other things, i.e. (adverbially) contrariwise (in many relations)
  • speak forth G669 (ἀποφθέγγομαι) — to enunciate plainly, i.e. declare
  • the words G4487 (ῥῆμα) — an utterance (individually, collectively or specially),; by implication, a matter or topic (especially of narration, command or dispute); with a negative naug…
  • of truth G225 (ἀλήθεια) — truth
  • and G2532 (καί) — and, also, even, so then, too, etc.; often used in connection (or composition) with other particles or small words
  • soberness G4997 (σωφροσύνη) — soundness of mind, i.e. (literally) sanity or (figuratively) self-control

26 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.

Cross references & Strong's
Strong's numbers (from RLT):
  • For G1063 (γάρ) — properly, assigning a reason (used in argument, explanation or intensification; often with other particles)
  • the king G3588 (ὁ) — the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in English idiom)
  • the king G935 (βασιλεύς) — a sovereign (abstractly, relatively, or figuratively)
  • knoweth G1987 (ἐπίσταμαι) — to put the mind upon, i.e. comprehend, or be acquainted with
  • of G4012 (περί) — properly, through (all over), i.e. around; figuratively with respect to; used in various applications, of place, cause or time (with the genitive case denotin…
  • these things G3778 (οὗτος) — the he (she or it), i.e. this or that (often with article repeated)
  • before G4314 (πρός) — a preposition of direction; forward to, i.e. toward (with the genitive case, the side of, i.e. pertaining to; with the dative case, by the side of, i.e. near…
  • whom G3739 (ὅς) — the relatively (sometimes demonstrative) pronoun, who, which, what, that
  • also G2532 (καί) — and, also, even, so then, too, etc.; often used in connection (or composition) with other particles or small words
  • I speak G2980 (λαλέω) — to talk, i.e. utter words
  • freely G3955 (παῤῥησιάζομαι) — to be frank in utterance, or confident in spirit and demeanor
  • I am persuaded G3982 (πείθω) — to convince (by argument, true or false); by analogy, to pacify or conciliate (by other fair means); reflexively or passively, to assent (to evidence or autho…
  • that none G3762 (οὐδείς) — not even one (man, woman or thing), i.e. none, nobody, nothing
  • G3756 (οὐ) — the absolute negative (compare ) adverb; no or not
  • G5100 (τὶς) — some or any person or object
  • of these things G3778 (οὗτος) — the he (she or it), i.e. this or that (often with article repeated)
  • are hidden from G2990 (λανθάνω) — to lie hid (literally or figuratively); often used adverbially, unwittingly
  • him G846 (αὐτός) — the reflexive pronoun self, used (alone or in the compound ) of the third person , and (with the proper personal pronoun) of the other persons
  • this thing G3778 (οὗτος) — the he (she or it), i.e. this or that (often with article repeated)
  • was G1510 (εἰμί) — I exist (used only when emphatic)
  • not G3756 (οὐ) — the absolute negative (compare ) adverb; no or not
  • done G4238 (πράσσω) — to "practise", i.e. perform repeatedly or habitually (thus differing from , which properly refers to a single act); by implication, to execute, accomplish, et…
  • in G1722 (ἐν) — "in," at, (up-)on, by, etc.
  • a corner G1137 (γωνία) — an angle

27 King Agrippa, believest thou the prophets? I know that thou believest.

Cross references & Strong's
Cross references (TSK): Acts 26:22
Strong's numbers (from RLT):
  • King G935 (βασιλεύς) — a sovereign (abstractly, relatively, or figuratively)
  • Agrippa G67 (Ἀγρίππας) — wild-horse tamer; Agrippas, one of the Herods
  • believest thou G4100 (πιστεύω) — to have faith (in, upon, or with respect to, a person or thing), i.e. credit; by implication, to entrust (especially one's spiritual well-being to Christ)
  • the prophets G3588 (ὁ) — the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in English idiom)
  • the prophets G4396 (προφήτης) — a foreteller ("prophet"); by analogy, an inspired speaker; by extension, a poet
  • I know G1492 (εἴδω) — used only in certain past tenses, the others being borrowed from the equivalent and ; properly, to see (literally or figuratively); by implication, (in the p…
  • that G3754 (ὅτι) — demonstrative, that (sometimes redundant); causative, because
  • thou believest G4100 (πιστεύω) — to have faith (in, upon, or with respect to, a person or thing), i.e. credit; by implication, to entrust (especially one's spiritual well-being to Christ)

28 And Agrippa said unto Paul, With but little persuasion thou wouldest fain make me a Christian.

Cross references & Strong's
Strong's numbers (from RLT):
  • G3588 (ὁ) — the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in English idiom)
  • Then G1161 (δέ) — but, and, etc.
  • Agrippa G67 (Ἀγρίππας) — wild-horse tamer; Agrippas, one of the Herods
  • said G5346 (φημί) — to show or make known one's thoughts, i.e. speak or say
  • unto G4314 (πρός) — a preposition of direction; forward to, i.e. toward (with the genitive case, the side of, i.e. pertaining to; with the dative case, by the side of, i.e. near…
  • Paul G3588 (ὁ) — the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in English idiom)
  • Paul G3972 (Παῦλος) — (little; but remotely from a derivative of , meaning the same); Paulus, the name of a Roman and of an apostle
  • G1722 (ἐν) — "in," at, (up-)on, by, etc.
  • Almost G3641 (ὀλίγος) — puny (in extent, degree, number, duration or value); especially neuter (adverbially) somewhat
  • thou persuadest G3982 (πείθω) — to convince (by argument, true or false); by analogy, to pacify or conciliate (by other fair means); reflexively or passively, to assent (to evidence or autho…
  • me G1473 (ἐγώ)
  • to be G1096 (γίνομαι) — to cause to be ("gen"-erate), i.e. (reflexively) to become (come into being), used with great latitude (literal, figurative, intensive, etc.)
  • a Christian G5546 (Χριστιανός) — a Christian, i.e. follower of Christ

29 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.

Cross references & Strong's
Strong's numbers (from RLT):
  • And G1161 (δέ) — but, and, etc.
  • Paul G3588 (ὁ) — the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in English idiom)
  • Paul G3972 (Παῦλος) — (little; but remotely from a derivative of , meaning the same); Paulus, the name of a Roman and of an apostle
  • said G3004 (λέγω) — properly, to "lay" forth, i.e. (figuratively) relate (in words (usually of systematic or set discourse; whereas and generally refer to an individual express…
  • I would G2172 (εὔχομαι) — to wish; by implication, to pray to God
  • G302 (ἄν)
  • to God G3588 (ὁ) — the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in English idiom)
  • to God G2316 (θεός) — a deity, especially (with ) the supreme Divinity; figuratively, a magistrate; by Hebraism, very
  • that G2172 (εὔχομαι) — to wish; by implication, to pray to God
  • not G3756 (οὐ) — the absolute negative (compare ) adverb; no or not
  • only G3440 (μόνον) — merely
  • thou G4771 (σύ) — thou
  • but G235 (ἀλλά) — properly, other things, i.e. (adverbially) contrariwise (in many relations)
  • also G2532 (καί) — and, also, even, so then, too, etc.; often used in connection (or composition) with other particles or small words
  • all G3956 (πᾶς) — all, any, every, the whole
  • that hear G3588 (ὁ) — the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in English idiom)
  • that hear G191 (ἀκούω) — to hear (in various senses)
  • me G1473 (ἐγώ)
  • this day G4594 (σήμερον) — on the (i.e. this) day (or night current or just passed); generally, now (i.e. at present, hitherto)
  • were G1096 (γίνομαι) — to cause to be ("gen"-erate), i.e. (reflexively) to become (come into being), used with great latitude (literal, figurative, intensive, etc.)
  • both G2532 (καί) — and, also, even, so then, too, etc.; often used in connection (or composition) with other particles or small words
  • G1722 (ἐν) — "in," at, (up-)on, by, etc.
  • almost G3641 (ὀλίγος) — puny (in extent, degree, number, duration or value); especially neuter (adverbially) somewhat
  • and G2532 (καί) — and, also, even, so then, too, etc.; often used in connection (or composition) with other particles or small words
  • altogether G1722 (ἐν) — "in," at, (up-)on, by, etc.
  • altogether G4183 (πολύς) — (singular) much (in any respect) or (plural) many; neuter (singular) as adverbial, largely; neuter (plural) as adverb or noun often, mostly, largely
  • such G5108 (τοιοῦτος) — truly this, i.e. of this sort (to denote character or individuality)
  • as G3697 (ὁποῖος) — of what kind that, i.e. how (as) great (excellent) (specially, as an indefinite correlative to the definite antecedent of quality)
  • I G2504 (κἀγώ) — so also the dative case , and accusative case and (or also, even, etc.) I, (to) me
  • am G1510 (εἰμί) — I exist (used only when emphatic)
  • except G3924 (παρεκτός) — near outside, i.e. besides
  • these G3778 (οὗτος) — the he (she or it), i.e. this or that (often with article repeated)
  • bonds G3588 (ὁ) — the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in English idiom)
  • bonds G1199 (δεσμόν) — a band, i.e. ligament (of the body) or shackle (of a prisoner); figuratively, an impediment or disability

30 And the king rose up, and the governor, and Bernice, and they that sat with them:

Cross references & Strong's
Cross references (TSK): Acts 18:15 · Acts 25:23 · Acts 28:22
Strong's numbers (from RLT):
  • G3588 (ὁ) — the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in English idiom)
  • And G2532 (καί) — and, also, even, so then, too, etc.; often used in connection (or composition) with other particles or small words
  • when he G846 (αὐτός) — the reflexive pronoun self, used (alone or in the compound ) of the third person , and (with the proper personal pronoun) of the other persons
  • had G3004 (λέγω) — properly, to "lay" forth, i.e. (figuratively) relate (in words (usually of systematic or set discourse; whereas and generally refer to an individual express…
  • thus G3778 (οὗτος) — the he (she or it), i.e. this or that (often with article repeated)
  • spoken G3004 (λέγω) — properly, to "lay" forth, i.e. (figuratively) relate (in words (usually of systematic or set discourse; whereas and generally refer to an individual express…
  • the king G3588 (ὁ) — the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in English idiom)
  • the king G935 (βασιλεύς) — a sovereign (abstractly, relatively, or figuratively)
  • rose up G450 (ἀνίστημι) — to stand up (literal or figurative, transitive or intransitive)
  • the governor G3588 (ὁ) — the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in English idiom)
  • the governor G2232 (ἡγεμών) — a leader, i.e. chief person (or figuratively, place) of a province
  • and G5037 (τέ) — both or also (properly, as correlation of )
  • Bernice G959 (Βερνίκη) — victorious; Bernice, a member of the Herodian family
  • they G3588 (ὁ) — the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in English idiom)
  • that sat G4775 (συγκάθημαι) — to seat oneself in company with
  • with them G846 (αὐτός) — the reflexive pronoun self, used (alone or in the compound ) of the third person , and (with the proper personal pronoun) of the other persons

31 and when they had withdrawn, they spake one to another, saying, This man doeth nothing worthy of death or of bonds.

Cross references & Strong's
Strong's numbers (from RLT):
  • And G2532 (καί) — and, also, even, so then, too, etc.; often used in connection (or composition) with other particles or small words
  • when they were gone aside G402 (ἀναχωρέω) — to retire
  • they talked G2980 (λαλέω) — to talk, i.e. utter words
  • between G4314 (πρός) — a preposition of direction; forward to, i.e. toward (with the genitive case, the side of, i.e. pertaining to; with the dative case, by the side of, i.e. near…
  • themselves G240 (ἀλλήλων) — one another
  • saying G3004 (λέγω) — properly, to "lay" forth, i.e. (figuratively) relate (in words (usually of systematic or set discourse; whereas and generally refer to an individual express…
  • G3754 (ὅτι) — demonstrative, that (sometimes redundant); causative, because
  • This G3778 (οὗτος) — the he (she or it), i.e. this or that (often with article repeated)
  • man G3588 (ὁ) — the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in English idiom)
  • man G444 (ἄνθρωπος) — man-faced, i.e. a human being
  • doeth G4238 (πράσσω) — to "practise", i.e. perform repeatedly or habitually (thus differing from , which properly refers to a single act); by implication, to execute, accomplish, et…
  • nothing G3762 (οὐδείς) — not even one (man, woman or thing), i.e. none, nobody, nothing
  • worthy G514 (ἄξιος) — deserving, comparable or suitable (as if drawing praise)
  • of death G2288 (θάνατος) — (properly, an adjective used as a noun) death (literally or figuratively)
  • or G2228 (ἤ) — disjunctive, or; comparative, than
  • of bonds G1199 (δεσμόν) — a band, i.e. ligament (of the body) or shackle (of a prisoner); figuratively, an impediment or disability

32 And Agrippa said unto Festus, This man might have been set at liberty, if he had not appealed unto Cæsar.

Cross references & Strong's
Cross references (TSK): Acts 25:11 · Acts 25:25 · Acts 28:18
Strong's numbers (from RLT):
  • Then G1161 (δέ) — but, and, etc.
  • said G5346 (φημί) — to show or make known one's thoughts, i.e. speak or say
  • Agrippa G67 (Ἀγρίππας) — wild-horse tamer; Agrippas, one of the Herods
  • unto Festus G3588 (ὁ) — the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in English idiom)
  • unto Festus G5347 (Φῆστος) — festal; Phestus (i.e. Festus), a Roman
  • This G3778 (οὗτος) — the he (she or it), i.e. this or that (often with article repeated)
  • man G3588 (ὁ) — the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in English idiom)
  • man G444 (ἄνθρωπος) — man-faced, i.e. a human being
  • might have been G1410 (δύναμαι) — to be able or possible
  • set at liberty G630 (ἀπολύω) — to free fully, i.e. (literally) relieve, release, dismiss (reflexively, depart), or (figuratively) let die, pardon or (specially) divorce
  • if G1487 (εἰ) — if, whether, that, etc.
  • he had G1941 (ἐπικαλέομαι) — to entitle; by implication, to invoke (for aid, worship, testimony, decision, etc.)
  • not G3361 (μή) — (adverb) not, (conjunction) lest; also (as an interrogative implying a negative answer (whereas expects an affirmative one)) whether
  • appealed G1941 (ἐπικαλέομαι) — to entitle; by implication, to invoke (for aid, worship, testimony, decision, etc.)
  • unto Cæsar G2541 (Καῖσαρ) — Cæsar, a title of the Roman emperor