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See 9:1–18.
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).
Events
- Paul goes before Agrippac. AD 56
Parallels
Glossary
Apostle, Apostleship Book of the Acts of the Apostles Church Damascus Herod, Herodian Family Judaizers Light 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 Light: Glory of Christ Paul: His Vision and Conversion Religious Zeal: Exemplified by Paul Testimony: Religious, Exemplified