Acts 26:2 asv — I think myself happy, king Agrippa, that I am to make my defence before thee this day touching all the things whereof I…

American Standard Version

"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: "

— Acts 26:2, American Standard Version

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Acts 26 — Context

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

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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:

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

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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;

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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.

Acts 26:2 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does Acts 26:2 say?
Acts 26:2 in the American Standard Version reads: “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: ”
Where is Acts 26:2 in the Bible?
Acts 26:2 is found in the New Testament, in the book of Acts, chapter 26, verse 2.
Who wrote Acts?
Acts is traditionally attributed to Luke. It was written c. AD 62–64.
What is the book of Acts about?
Acts is the sequel to Luke's Gospel — the story of how the message of the risen Jesus moved out from Jerusalem to Judea, Samaria, and the ends of the earth. Through Peter, Paul, and many ordinary believers, the Holy Spirit builds the early church across the Roman world.
What are the major themes of Acts?
Acts explores themes including Holy Spirit, Mission, Church Growth, Persecution, Gospel to the Gentiles. These themes shape the meaning and context of Acts 26:2.
What translation should I read Acts 26:2 in?
Acts 26:2 is available on GodsGoodBook in the King James Version (KJV), American Standard Version (ASV), World English Bible (WEB), NET Bible, Young's Literal Translation, Darby Bible, Douay-Rheims Bible, and the Bible in Basic English. Each translation reflects different translation philosophies — use the translation picker on this page to compare them, or browse our full translations directory.
How can I memorize Acts 26:2?
Acts 26:2 reads (ASV): “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: ” Read it aloud, break it into short phrases, repeat each phrase three times before adding the next, then put the phrases together. Reading it in multiple translations (above) often helps the meaning settle.
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