Acts 26:6 akjv — And now I stand and am judged for the hope of the promise made of God, to our fathers:

American King James Version

"And now I stand and am judged for the hope of the promise made of God, to our fathers: "

— Acts 26:6, American King James Version

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Acts 26 — Context

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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.

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

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

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And now I stand and am judged for the hope of the promise made of God, to our fathers:

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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.

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Why should it be thought a thing incredible with you, that God should raise the dead?

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

Acts 26:6 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does Acts 26:6 say?
Acts 26:6 in the American King James Version reads: “And now I stand and am judged for the hope of the promise made of God, to our fathers: ”
Where is Acts 26:6 in the Bible?
Acts 26:6 is found in the New Testament, in the book of Acts, chapter 26, verse 6.
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 26:6.
What translation should I read Acts 26:6 in?
Acts 26:6 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 26:6?
Acts 26:6 reads (AKJV): “And now I stand and am judged for the hope of the promise made of God, to our fathers: ” 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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