Acts 26:12

Translations

Modern

In this pursuit I was on my way to Damascus with the authority and commission of the chief priests.

Traditional

Whereupon as I went to Damascus with authority and commission from the chief priests,

Literal

…during which, going to Damascus with the authority and commission of the chief priests,

Latin

In quibus dum irem Damascum cum potestate et permissu principum sacerdotum,

Original

Greek

English

In this pursuit I was on my way to Damascus with the authority and commission of the chief priests.

Notes

Acts 26:12–18

See 9:1–18.

Acts 26:1–23

In his careful defense before King Agrippa, Paul argued that his message agreed fully with the Jewish faith. He began by respectfully recognizing Agrippa’s knowledge of Jewish matters (26:2–3). He then described his early life, his training in Judaism, and his membership in the Pharisees (a Jewish group known for strict obedience to the law; 26:4–5).

Paul explained that the charges against him were only because he believed that God had fulfilled the Jewish hope of the resurrection (God raising the dead to life; 26:6–8).

He then told how he had once strongly opposed Christians (26:9–11), but changed after seeing a vision from Jesus on the road to Damascus (26:12–18; see 9:1–18).

Paul said that his preaching simply obeyed this message from God (26:19–20). Although some Jews opposed him violently (26:21), God protected him. He continued to teach a message that his fellow Jews should have accepted (22–23). This defense shows an example for Christians who are put on trial for their faith (see 9:15; Luke 21:12–15).

Theme notes and profiles

Herod Agrippa II Paul (Saul) Visions

Events

Paul goes before Agrippac. AD 56

Related verses

Acts 9:1–8
Meanwhile, Saul was still breathing out murderous threats against the disciples of the Lord. He approached the high priest
Acts 22:5–11
…as the high priest and the whole Council can testify about me. I even obtained letters from them to their brothers in Damascus, and I was on my way to apprehend these people and bring them to Jerusalem to be punished.
Acts 26:10
And that is what I did in Jerusalem. With authority from the chief priests I put many of the saints in prison, and when they were condemned to death, I cast my vote against them.
John 11:57
But the chief priests and Pharisees had given orders that anyone who knew where He was must report it, so that they could arrest Him.
1 Kings 21:8–10
Then Jezebel wrote letters in Ahab’s name, sealed them with his seal, and sent them to the elders and nobles who lived with Naboth in his city.
Jeremiah 26:8
…and as soon as he had finished telling all the people everything the LORD had commanded him to say, the priests and prophets and all the people seized him, shouting, “You must surely die!
Jeremiah 29:26–27
‘The LORD has appointed you priest in place of Jehoiada, to be the chief officer in the house of the LORD, responsible for any madman who acts like a prophet—you must put him in stocks and neck irons.
Isaiah 10:1
Woe to those who enact unjust statutes and issue oppressive decrees,
Psalm 94:20–21
Can a corrupt throne be Your ally—one devising mischief by decree?
John 7:45–48
Then the officers returned to the chief priests and Pharisees, who asked them, “Why didn’t you bring Him in?”

Parallels

Acts 9:1–19 Acts 22:1–21

Places

Damascus: Ancient city, capital of Syria, important in biblical history

Glossary

Apostle, Apostleship Book of the Acts of the Apostles Church Damascus Herod, Herodian Family Judaizers Paul the Apostle Procurator Resurrection Shekinah Titus Caesar

Topics

Converts: Sergius Paulus Court: Accused Spoke in his own Defense Damascus: Paul's Experiences In Defense of Paul Paul: His Vision and Conversion Religious Zeal: Exemplified by Paul Testimony: Religious, Exemplified The Tribes of Israel were Twelve in Number

Acts 26:12

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