Acts 26:29 cpdv — And Paul said, “I hope to God that, both to a small extent and to a great extent, not only you, but also all those who…

Catholic Public Domain Version

"And Paul said, “I hope to God that, both to a small extent and to a great extent, not only you, but also all those who hear me this day will become just as I also am, except for these chains.” "

— Acts 26:29, Catholic Public Domain Version

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Acts 26 — Context

26

For the king knows about these things. To him also, I am speaking with constancy. For I think that none of these things are unknown to him. And neither were these things done in a corner.

27

Do you believe the Prophets, O king Agrippa? I know that you believe.”

28

Then Agrippa said to Paul, “To some extent, you persuade me to become a Christian.”

29

And Paul said, “I hope to God that, both to a small extent and to a great extent, not only you, but also all those who hear me this day will become just as I also am, except for these chains.”

30

And the king rose up, and the governor, and Bernice, and those who were sitting with them.

31

And when they had withdrawn, they were speaking among themselves, saying, “This man has done nothing worthy of death, nor of imprisonment.”

32

Then Agrippa said to Festus, “This man could have been released, if he had not appealed to Caesar.”

Acts 26:29 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does Acts 26:29 say?
Acts 26:29 in the Catholic Public Domain Version reads: “And Paul said, “I hope to God that, both to a small extent and to a great extent, not only you, but also all those who hear me this day will become just as I also am, except for these chains.” ”
Where is Acts 26:29 in the Bible?
Acts 26:29 is found in the New Testament, in the book of Acts, chapter 26, verse 29.
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 26:29.
What translation should I read Acts 26:29 in?
Acts 26:29 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 26:29?
Acts 26:29 reads (CPDV): “And Paul said, “I hope to God that, both to a small extent and to a great extent, not only you, but also all those who hear me this day will become just as I also am, except for these chains.” ” 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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