Acts 26:18

Translations

Modern

…to open their eyes, so that they may turn from darkness to light and from the power of Satan to God, that they may receive forgiveness of sins and an inheritance among those sanctified by faith in Me.’

Traditional

To open their eyes, and to turn them from darkness to light, and from the power of Satan unto God, that they may receive forgiveness of sins, and inheritance among them which are sanctified by faith that is in me.

Literal

…to open their eyes, so that they may turn from darkness to light and from the power of Satan to God, that they may receive forgiveness of sins and an inheritance among those having been sanctified by faith in Me.’

Latin

…aperire oculos eorum, ut convertantur a tenebris ad lucem, et de potestate Satanæ ad Deum, ut accipiant remissionem peccatorum, et sortem inter sanctos, per fidem quæ est in me.

Original

Greek

English

…to open their eyes, so that they may turn from darkness to light and from the power of Satan to God, that they may receive forgiveness of sins and an inheritance among those sanctified by faith in Me.’

Notes

Acts 26:17–18

Throughout his defense in this trial for his life, Paul also clearly set out the conditions for receiving new life in Christ (also in 26:20, 23; see Matthew 10:19–20).

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) Satan Baptism Darkness and Light God’s Servant Jesus and Satan Jews and Gentiles (Non-Jews) Visions

Events

Paul goes before Agrippac. AD 56

Related verses

1 Peter 2:9
But you are a chosen people, a royal priesthood, a holy nation, a people for God’s own possession, to proclaim the virtues of Him who called you out of darkness into His marvelous light.
Ephesians 1:18
I ask that the eyes of your heart may be enlightened, so that you may know the hope of His calling, the riches of His glorious inheritance in the saints,
Acts 20:32
And now I commit you to God and to the word of His grace, which can build you up and give you an inheritance among all who are sanctified.
Ephesians 5:8
For you were once darkness, but now you are light in the Lord. Walk as children of light,
Isaiah 42:7
…to open the eyes of the blind, to bring prisoners out of the dungeon and those sitting in darkness out from the prison house.
2 Corinthians 4:6
For God, who said, “Let light shine out of darkness,” made His light shine in our hearts to give us the light of the knowledge of the glory of God in the face of Jesus Christ.
Colossians 1:12–14
…giving thanks to the Father, who has qualified you to share in the inheritance of the saints in the light.
John 8:12
Once again, Jesus spoke to the people and said, “I am the light of the world. Whoever follows Me will never walk in the darkness, but will have the light of life.”
Luke 1:79
…to shine on those who live in darkness and in the shadow of death, to guide our feet into the path of peace.”
Ephesians 4:18
They are darkened in their understanding and alienated from the life of God because of the ignorance that is in them due to the hardness of their hearts.
2 Corinthians 6:14
Do not be unequally yoked with unbelievers. For what partnership can righteousness have with wickedness? Or what fellowship does light have with darkness?
2 Corinthians 4:4
The god of this age has blinded the minds of unbelievers, so they cannot see the light of the gospel of the glory of Christ, who is the image of God.

Parallels

Acts 9:1–19 Acts 22:1–21

People

Satan: The adversary, the devil, the tempter of humanity

Glossary

Apostle, Apostleship Baptism Book of the Acts of the Apostles Church Conversion Damascus Herod, Herodian Family Inheritance Judaizers Light Paul the Apostle Procurator Remission of Sins Resurrection Satan Titus Caesar

Topics

Being Free Blindness: Spiritual Christian Minister: Call of Christian Minister: Duties of Conversion: Through the Instrumentality of Ministers Converts: Sergius Paulus Court: Accused Spoke in his own Defense Damascus: Paul's Experiences In Darkness of Spiritual Blindness Darkness: Ignorance and Error Defense of Paul Faith in Christ Faith: General Scriptures Concerning Faith: Through It Is: Sanctification Gentiles: Conversion of Immortality: General Scriptures Concerning Inheritance: Figurative Judas Hanging Himself Light: Figurative and Symbolical Missions: General Scriptures Concerning Paul: Called to be an Apostle Praying for the Lost Regeneration: General Scriptures Concerning Religious Zeal: Exemplified by Paul Reward: A Motive to Faithfulness Sanctification: All Saints are in a State of Sanctification: Unclassified Scriptures Relating To Satan: The Prince: Satan Satan: Unclassified Scriptures Relating To Sight Sin: Forgiveness of Spiritual Blindness: Christ's Ministers are Lights to Remove Testimony: Religious, Exemplified The Reward of Saints: Inheritance with Saints in Light Word of God: Unclassified Scriptures Relating To

Acts 26:18

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