Acts 26:19

Translations

Modern

So then, King Agrippa, I was not disobedient to the heavenly vision.

Traditional

Whereupon, O king Agrippa, I was not disobedient unto the heavenly vision:

Literal

Hence, King Agrippa, I was not disobedient to the heavenly vision,

Latin

Unde, rex Agrippa, non fui incredulus cælesti visioni:

Original

Greek

English

So then, King Agrippa, I was not disobedient to the heavenly vision.

Notes

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

Isaiah 50:5
The Lord GOD has opened My ears, and I have not been rebellious, nor have I turned back.
Ezekiel 2:7–8
But speak My words to them, whether they listen or refuse to listen, for they are rebellious.
Galatians 1:16
…to reveal His Son in me so that I might preach Him among the Gentiles, I did not rush to consult with flesh and blood,
Jeremiah 20:9
If I say, “I will not mention Him or speak any more in His name,” His message becomes a fire burning in my heart, shut up in my bones, and I become weary of holding it in, and I cannot prevail.
Jonah 1:3
Jonah, however, got up to flee to Tarshish, away from the presence of the LORD. He went down to Joppa and found a ship bound for Tarshish. So he paid the fare and went aboard to sail for Tarshish, away from the presence of the LORD.
Ezekiel 3:14
So the Spirit lifted me up and took me away, and I went in bitterness and in the anger of my spirit, with the strong hand of the LORD upon me.
Acts 26:2
“King Agrippa, I consider myself fortunate to stand before you today to defend myself against all the accusations of the Jews,
Exodus 4:13–14
But Moses replied, “Please, Lord, send someone else.”
Acts 26:26–27
For the king knows about these matters, and I can speak freely to him. I am confident that none of this has escaped his notice, because it was not done in a corner.

Parallels

Acts 9:1–19 Acts 22:1–21

People

Agrippa: Tetrarch who heard Paul's defense in Caesarea

Glossary

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

Topics

Converts: Sergius Paulus Court: Accused Spoke in his own Defense Damascus: Paul's Experiences In Defense of Paul Obedience to God: Paul Religious Zeal: Exemplified by Paul Testimony: Religious, Exemplified

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