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Acts 26:2–4

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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:
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.
My manner of life from my youth, which was at the first among mine own nation at Jerusalem, know all the Jews;
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From verse 3

  1. Acts 6:14Rank 1 from verse 3
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    14For we have heard him say, that this Jesus of Nazareth shall destroy this place, and shall change the customs which Moses delivered us.

  2. Acts 26:26Rank 2 from verse 3
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    26For 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.

  3. 1 Corinthians 13:2Rank 3 from verse 3
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    2And though I have the gift of prophecy, and understand all mysteries, and all knowledge; and though I have all faith, so that I could remove mountains, and have not charity, I am nothing.

  4. Acts 21:21Rank 4 from verse 3
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    21And they are informed of thee, that thou teachest all the Jews which are among the Gentiles to forsake Moses, saying that they ought not to circumcise their children, neither to walk after the customs.

  5. Acts 24:10Rank 5 from verse 3
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    10Then Paul, after that the governor had beckoned unto him to speak, answered, Forasmuch as I know that thou hast been of many years a judge unto this nation, I do the more cheerfully answer for myself:

  6. Acts 24:4Rank 6 from verse 3
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    4Notwithstanding, that I be not further tedious unto thee, I pray thee that thou wouldest hear us of thy clemency a few words.

  7. Acts 25:19–20Rank 7 from verse 3
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    19But had certain questions against him of their own superstition, and of one Jesus, which was dead, whom Paul affirmed to be alive.

    20And because I doubted of such manner of questions, I asked him whether he would go to Jerusalem, and there be judged of these matters.

  8. Acts 25:26Rank 8 from verse 3
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    26Of whom I have no certain thing to write unto my lord. Wherefore I have brought him forth before you, and specially before thee, O king Agrippa, that, after examination had, I might have somewhat to write.

  9. Acts 26:7Rank 9 from verse 3
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    7Unto 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.

  10. Acts 28:17Rank 10 from verse 3
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    17And it came to pass, that after three days Paul called the chief of the Jews together: and when they were come together, he said unto them, Men and brethren, though I have committed nothing against the people, or customs of our fathers, yet was I delivered prisoner from Jerusalem into the hands of the Romans.

  11. Deuteronomy 17:18Rank 11 from verse 3
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    18And it shall be, when he sitteth upon the throne of his kingdom, that he shall write him a copy of this law in a book out of that which is before the priests the Levites:

From verse 4

  1. Galatians 1:13Rank 1 from verse 4
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    13For ye have heard of my conversation in time past in the Jews’ religion, how that beyond measure I persecuted the church of God, and wasted it:

  2. 2 Timothy 3:10Rank 2 from verse 4
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    10But thou hast fully known my doctrine, manner of life, purpose, faith, longsuffering, charity, patience,

  3. Acts 22:3Rank 3 from verse 4
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    3I am verily a man which am a Jew, born in Tarsus, a city in Cilicia, yet brought up in this city at the feet of Gamaliel, and taught according to the perfect manner of the law of the fathers, and was zealous toward God, as ye all are this day.

  4. Philippians 3:5Rank 4 from verse 4
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    5Circumcised the eighth day, of the stock of Israel, of the tribe of Benjamin, an Hebrew of the Hebrews; as touching the law, a Pharisee;

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Acts 26:2

COMBINED MEANING

think

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1. To form or hold a thought. 2. To judge or suppose. 3. To intend. 4. To consider or remember. 5. To imagine or esteem.

Meaning drawn from: KJV context and cross-references

COMBINED MEANING

king

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A sovereign ruler; one exercising royal authority over a kingdom.

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shall

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An auxiliary verb expressing future action, intention, promise, command, requirement, or determination.

Meaning drawn from: KJV context and cross-references · Webster 1828

COMBINED MEANING

answer

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Sense 1: A reply or response. Sense 2: As a verb, to reply, respond, or give account.

Meaning drawn from: KJV context and cross-references

COMBINED MEANING

for

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1. In behalf of or in the place of. 2. With respect to, concerning, or toward. 3. Because of or on account of. 4. During or throughout. 5. In order to obtain or reach. 6. As a conjunction, because or seeing that.

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COMBINED MEANING

day

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Sense 1: Light or the period of light between morning and evening, as distinguished from night. Sense 2: A complete daily cycle. Sense 3: A specified time, occasion, period, age, or season.

Meaning drawn from: Direct Scripture definition · KJV context and cross-references · Webster 1828

COMBINED MEANING

before

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Earlier than in time; in front of; in the presence of; or prior in order or rank.

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COMBINED MEANING

touching

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Sense 1: Concerning or regarding. Sense 2: Coming into physical contact.

Meaning drawn from: KJV context and cross-references · Skeat 1893

COMBINED MEANING

accused

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Past-tense, participial, or adjectival form of accuse, meaning to charge with a fault or offence; to allege guilt or blame against.

Meaning drawn from: KJV context and cross-references · Webster 1828

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Acts 26:3

COMBINED MEANING

especially

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Chiefly; particularly; in an uncommon degree; in reference to one person or thing in particular.

Meaning drawn from: KJV context and cross-references · Webster 1828

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know

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To perceive, understand, recognize, experience, or be assured of something.

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expert

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Skilful, practised, or highly knowledgeable.

Meaning drawn from: KJV context and cross-references · Bullokar 1616 · Cawdrey 1604

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in

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1. A preposition marking position, presence, state, circumstance, manner, means, sphere, reference, relation, association, or participation. 2. As an adverb, inward, inside, or into the place or position referred to.

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questions

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1. Matters in dispute, doubt, or discussion. 2. Things asked in order to receive an answer.

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which

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1. An interrogative or relative pronoun identifying one or more persons or things from a stated or implied set. 2. That which; what.

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wherefore

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1. For that reason, or as a conclusion from what precedes; therefore or consequently. 2. For what reason or purpose; why.

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hear

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Sense 1: To perceive sound or spoken words. Sense 2: To receive or learn by report. Sense 3: To listen to, regard, or heed. Sense 4: To attend favourably to a request.

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COMBINED MEANING

patiently

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Without agitation, uneasiness or discontent; without undue haste or eagerness; with calm and constant diligence.

Meaning drawn from: KJV context and cross-references · Webster 1828

DEFINED WORDS

Acts 26:4

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youth

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Sense 1: The period of life following childhood and preceding mature age. Sense 2: A young person or young people.

Meaning drawn from: KJV context and cross-references

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which

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1. An interrogative or relative pronoun identifying one or more persons or things from a stated or implied set. 2. That which; what.

Meaning drawn from: KJV context and cross-references

COMBINED MEANING

know

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To perceive, understand, recognize, experience, or be assured of something.

Meaning drawn from: KJV context and cross-references

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26:1THEN Agrippa said unto Paul, Thou art permitted to speak for thyself. Then Paul stretched forth the hand, and answered for himself:

26:2I 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:

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26:3Especially 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.

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26:4My manner of life from my youth, which was at the first among mine own nation at Jerusalem, know all the Jews;

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26:5Which knew me from the beginning, if they would testify, that after the most straitest sect of our religion I lived a Pharisee.

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