Acts 26:7 nasb — the promise to which our twelve tribes hope to attain, as they earnestly serve God night and day. And for this hope, O…

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"the promise to which our twelve tribes hope to attain, as they earnestly serve God night and day. And for this hope, O King, I am being accused by Jews."

— Acts 26:7, NASB

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Acts 26 — Context

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"So then, all Jews know my manner of life from my youth up, which from the beginning was spent among my own nation and at Jerusalem;

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since they have known about me for a long time, if they are willing to testify, that I lived as a Pharisee according to the strictest sect of our religion.

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"And now I am standing trial for the hope of the promise made by God to our fathers;

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the promise to which our twelve tribes hope to attain, as they earnestly serve God night and day. And for this hope, O King, I am being accused by Jews.

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"Why is it considered incredible among you people if God does raise the dead?

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"So then, I thought to myself that I had to do many things hostile to the name of Jesus of Nazareth.

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"And this is just what I did in Jerusalem; not only did I lock up many of the saints in prisons, having received authority from the chief priests, but also when they were being put to death I cast my vote against them.

Acts 26:7 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does Acts 26:7 say?
Acts 26:7 in the NASB reads: “the promise to which our twelve tribes hope to attain, as they earnestly serve God night and day. And for this hope, O King, I am being accused by Jews.”
Where is Acts 26:7 in the Bible?
Acts 26:7 is found in the New Testament, in the book of Acts, chapter 26, verse 7.
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 26:7.
What translation should I read Acts 26:7 in?
Acts 26:7 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 26:7?
Acts 26:7 reads (NASB): “the promise to which our twelve tribes hope to attain, as they earnestly serve God night and day. And for this hope, O King, I am being accused by 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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