Translations
Modern
“Short time or long,” Paul replied, “I wish to God that not only you but all who hear me this day may become what I am, except for these chains.”
Traditional
And Paul said, I would to God, that not only thou, but also all that hear me this day, were both almost, and altogether such as I am, except these bonds.
Literal
And Paul said, “I would wish anyhow to God, both in a little and in much, not only you, but also all those hearing me this day, to become such as I also am, except these chains.”
Latin
Et Paulus: Opto apud Deum, et in modico et in magno, non tantum te, sed etiam omnes qui audiunt hodie fieri tales, qualis et ego sum, exceptis vinculis his.
Original
Greek
English
“Short time or long,” Paul replied, “I wish to God that not only you but all who hear me this day may become what I am, except for these chains.”
Notes
Paul’s bold answer shows that he could respond quickly and clearly. He challenges Agrippa and the whole audience to think about the value of knowing Christ and making a personal commitment to him.
Theme notes and profiles
Events
- Paul goes before Agrippac. AD 56
People
Paul: Apostle to the Gentiles, author of many NT epistles
Glossary
Book of the Acts of the Apostles Herod, Herodian Family Paul the Apostle Procurator Titus Caesar
Topics
Court: Accused Spoke in his own Defense Love: Exemplification of the Love of Man for Man Religious Zeal: Exemplified by Paul Religious Zeal: General Scriptures Concerning Zeal: should be Exhibited in Desiring the Salvation of Others